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...bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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Prophet Ezekiel
The Church commemorates the Prophet Ezekiel (born c. 622 BC) today. His name means "God will strengthen." God's strength will be explained by the prophet's persistent and clear call for repentance, purity and holiness. The Prophet is remembered on various dates among others:…
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Saint Mary Magdalen
The day dawns, Mary, bright with joy, The Lord is victor over death; You hasten to anoint the Christ, The truth, thought cold and void of breath. You come in haste but 'tis to hear A white-robed angel gladly tell, "The one you're seeking rose again, He broke apart the gates of…
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Jesus is united to the whole of humanity
A little significant theological reflection is needed. What actually is the point of the Incarnation of Jesus? What difference does it make? Why is what happened to Jesus in the Paschal Mystery important for my redemption and salvation? One of my favorite Orthodox…
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Cooling a dog
Somehow I think the dog has a good deal going for himself. Happy Summer!
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
I was asking myself why today's feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a universal feast of the Church. But, why, then, is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary a widespread feast? Because of the popularity of the devotion is a good approximate answer. Go to Mary for help is a…
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose…
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Saint Bonaventure on mystical prayer
One of the famous works of Saint Bonaventure's is his Journey of the Mind to God. You see it in many places for those wanting a glimpse into this significant medieval thinker. It was in the Roman Divine Office of Readings. We always need an insight or two into contemplation,…
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Distinguishing religion and theology
Subconsciously we are still studying the history of doctrine as a history of philosophy, and therefore we are bound to miss the very thing. For both theology and doctrine are not philosophy. It is not a speculation on religious topics or problems, even as it does not exclude the…
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A New Apologetics project
In the years since Blessed John Paul introduced his desire to have new work on knowing, living, and sharing the truth of the Catholic Faith, there's been a lot of good energy for the new evangelization . You can think of the Tear of Faith, the encyclicals of the recent popes,…
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Jesus is not an isolated missionary, nor are we
"Go and make Christ known to all nations." The missionary spirit is once again coming to the table. As Christians, we are baptized to come into communion with God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, to live as adopted children of God faithful to the life of the Church. The…
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Pacis Nuntius: St Benedict as "exemplar and type of absolute beauty"
Why is Saint Benedict so important for us today? Why spend so much energy trying to promote his cause and to recall his influence upon civilization? One answer is: "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." You may want to read " Translating St Benedict " by Dom Hugh of Douai Abbey…
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I acknowledge my transgression
Have you ever thought about the scriptural exhortation that "A sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit"? What does it mean? What does it mean for me? Why do I need a contrite (a feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming) heart to be a person of faith? When I…
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Saint Benedict, the man of blessing
Today is the Feast of Saint Benedict! It was originally the feast of the translation of his relics, but after Monte Cassino was bombed they discovered that his relics were evidently never translated! Pope Paul changed it to the feast of Saint Benedict Patron of Europe. One of…
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Blessed Massabki Brothers
Abdel Mohti, Francis, and Raphael were three Maronite laymen killed inside the Franciscan church in Damascus while they were praying. On 9 July 1860, the killers entered the Franciscan church in Damascus where the Brothers were in prayer. The Islamic fanatics gave the Brothers a…
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Our Lady of the Atonement
Today, is the feast of Our Lady of the Atonement. Under her patronage do the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement live their vocation. I was happy to celebrate with a favorite Atonement Sister today! The Founder of the Franciscans of the Atonement, the Servant of God…