Sharing the Word for May 18, 2020 – Sixth Week of Easter – Year 2
It’s hard for us to grasp the relationships between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are all God, all involved in our salvation, all protecting us.
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Richard Rohr on Sacred Violence
Both René Girard and Gil Bailie have taught us that the most effective and common way to turn social hatred into social harmony is via a scapegoat.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
Many people face a conundrum when reading the scene in Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus meets the Canaanite woman.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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St. Peter’s Basilica reopens to the public