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St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty

St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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Risen Jesus in Church | Image: Sami Aksu

Easter: The Resurrection Narratives

The Resurrection of Christ is at the center of our faith. Paul affirms: “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).
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Relief on stone of a dove with a twig, the Christian symbol of the Holy Spirit, as well as symbolic rebirth and traditional secular symbol for peace.

Pope Francis & Saint Francis: Models of Peace

The faith life of Saint Francis was never still. Though he was comfortable with solitude and prayer, he was a doer.
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Lent with Richard Rohr: How Much Did Jesus Know and When Did He Know It?

Wednesday of Holy Week | Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14-25
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Lent with Richard Rohr: The Pain of Betrayal

Tuesday of Holy Week | Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38 REFLECTION Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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Lent with Richard Rohr: The Servant of the ‘Servant of Yahweh’

Monday of Holy Week | Readings: Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Waxing and Waning

Palm Sunday | Readings: Philippians 2:6-11 REFLECTION Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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