
Notes from a Friar: The Paradox of Holiness
What does holiness mean and how do we become it?
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What does holiness mean and how do we become it?
I know that the seasons ahead hold many exciting things. I am also realistic, though, and know that there will also be challenges along the way.
Jesus is our model of healing, outreach and reconciliation, the ultimate man of the Spirit.
We are given the gift of having St. Francis’ guidance: “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
What decreases in a culture of affluence is precisely and strangely time—along with wisdom and friendship
In Luke 2:8, we are offered a glimpse into the lifestyle of shepherds at the time of Jesus’ birth: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Our dignity is given by God, and we are freed from ourselves!
Today, we have Nativity scenes sprinkled all over the world around the Advent and Christmas seasons because of one man’s actions.
Humility does not just happen. It is surely the end product of a thousand letting-goes and a thousand acts of devotion.
Reflect John the Baptist preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Repentance means to turn around, change course, and let go of
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