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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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Six Lenten Pitfalls

This year, plan Easter celebrations to take place throughout the Easter season. Put as much effort into this as you put into Lent!
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Lent with Richard Rohr: ‘No Sign Will Be Given Except the Sign of Jonah’

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Jonah 3:1-10, Luke 11:29-32
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Certain Eventual Results

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Isaiah 55:10–11; Matthew 6:7–15 REFLECTION Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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Lent with Richard Rohr: The Important Commandments Are Not Always Seen

Monday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Leviticus 19:1–2, 11–18; Matthew 25:31–46
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Temptations Are Attractions to Partial Goods

First Sunday of Lent | Readings: Mark 1:12–15; Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13
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Lent with Richard Rohr: A Double Punch

Saturday After Ash Wednesday | Isaiah 58:9b–14; Luke 5:27–32 Reflection Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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