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For those of us in safety, the troubles of the world can lead to mindful consideration of the culture we are building inside our families and homes.
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For those of us in safety, the troubles of the world can lead to mindful consideration of the culture we are building inside our families and homes.
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus gives the disciples the commandment to love one another. In doing so, he says, people will know that they are his disciples.
Saint Ignatius of Laconi spent 40 years begging for the friars. He endeared himself to the local people and inspired them by his virtue. If it hadn’t been for an accident, Ignatius might never have become a Capuchin friar.
The New Testament Book of Revelation is puzzling with its strange descriptions and symbolism. Many readers misunderstand its purpose and try to find involved, often convoluted references to specific events in our own time or the future. But much of Revelation refers to the time in which it was written.
We each have a fundamental choice to make between light and darkness. And we make that choice by the way in which we relate to Jesus today.
Saint Damien of Moloka’i became so well known for his work among the lepers in Hawaii that Moloka’i almost became his surname. Dedicating his life to those suffering from Hansen’s disease, Damien made the world aware of their plight.
If you follow Jesus and accept his shepherding, he will lead you into eternal life, eternal happiness, eternal oneness with himself and the Father.
For those who suffer from chronic illness, every day can be a challenge. Even the simplest tasks require a monumental effort. If you suffer in body, know that God is with you in spirit. If you’re well, share this prayer with those whose spirits could use a lift.
Sister Mary Gemma found encouragement in St. Francis, whose “radical love for God always inspired me. He set aside so many of the good things of this world in order to love Jesus and follow him more closely.”
“St. Francis is such a role model and is so important to our world today. The charisms that his life exemplified (poverty, contemplation, conversion, and minority) speak to me differently as I grow and change.”
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