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It’s probably fair to say that there isn’t nearly enough peace in our world or in our hearts. Building peace is the only answer, and our faith in God gives us the fuel to keep trying.
The rosary is a truly Catholic devotion. It is a form of prayer and meditation in honor of Mary and celebrates the mysteries of Jesus’ and Mary’s lives. It has been called a miniature catechism highlighting the key events of our faith. Our Lady of the Rosary remembers Mary’s intercession and celebrates this popular devotion.
Jesus’ present power over the devil should come as no surprise. He is still the Lord, still the same loving and powerful Jesus he always was.
This Incarnate God can become present in us through the sacramental grace of the mystery of the Holy Eucharist wherein we eat the body and drink the blood of Christ whose effect is to intensify the indwelling of God in us.
When you understand, you can be understood. The story of Francis and the wolf, whether it happened or not, reminds us of that.
By letting go of our own need to focus on differences, we learn to share our common humanity and become God’s companions in healing the world.
Today we celebrate a saint who was never canonized and who wanted to live in solitude and prayer. Saint Bruno was a Carthusian monk who took great steps to find a quiet place to live in spite of being asked to assist the Pope in Rome.
Jesus continues to teach his followers about prayer–an important element of discipleship. We need to be persistent in prayer not for the sake of informing God of our needs, but to train ourselves to expect and appreciate what God does for us.
These events in St. Francis’ life brought him closer to Christ.
Our brothers and sisters can be some of the greatest blessings in our life, but can also cause pain. Reach out to your sibling(s) simply to let them know that you love and care for them.
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