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Our Catholic belief is that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven, to share in the resurrection of Christ her son. Besides celebrating Mary, this feast also holds a promise of hope for each of us.
There are lots of ways to bring about reconciliation. What’s not acceptable is to leave the offender to himself or herself.
Giving freely to those in need will elicit generosity from God. If we sow bountifully we will reap bountifully. To what extent is giving part of my personal spirituality?
At the heart of love is the willingness to sacrifice for the well-being of others. Meditate on the words of Rabbi Hillel the Great, “If I am not for myself, who will be? If I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?”
We are called to love God and neighbor because we have been loved first. If we find it hard to love, the reason may be that we have lost sight of how much we have been loved ourselves.
Jesus says if you have trusting faith in me–even a little–you can accomplish practically anything. What kind of faith do I have?
Wandering the streets of Rome, the Franciscan spirit is alive. It breathes. We pilgrims inhale deeply.
Grief cannot be outrun. Let today’s prayer both honor your mourning and remind you of the joy in God’s heart.
It’s important for us to remain aware of the Lord Jesus’ eternal splendor in the court of heaven where he surpasses all else in glory.
‘We sat for a long time in Santo Stefano, long enough for a concrete sense of the passage of time to dissipate.’
