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The stone to be moved is always our fear of death, the finality of death, any blindness that keeps us from seeing that death is merely a part of the Larger Mystery called Life. It does not have the final word.
Trust can serve as a wonderful bond between two people. But it can also tear two people apart if that bond is broken by one of them.
Saint Benedict the African, also called Saint Benedict the Moor and Saint Benedict the Black, lived the life of a slave until he was 18. After joining the Franciscans, he held positions of leadership. He was known for his poverty and humility.
Jesus gives him two commandments yet treats them as one! He connects two disparate passages and makes them one and the same, love of God and love of neighbor
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati was known for his enthusiasm for fun and adventure, along with his commitment to the poor. He reminds us that being a Christian is not dull or superficial.
Saint Francis of Paola wanted to live a quiet life of solitude. He managed to do this in a cave near Paola, but soon followers began to gather. He formed them into a community which emphasized pretty severe penance and austerity. Saint Francis also had a public life assisting in the French court.
The world in which we live doesn’t want much to do with Jesus. He makes people uncomfortable. His demands seem dangerously excessive. What do I make of Jesus?
Faith is the leap into the water, now with the lived experience that there is One who can and will catch you—and lead you where you need to go!
Take five to 10 minutes today to breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Breathe in God’s love and breathe out God’s life.
Saint Hugh of Grenoble proves that you can’t run away from your problems—even if you run to a monastery. Saint Hugh tried it, and the Pope called him back to his diocese. Once he settled down, Saint Hugh did great things.
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