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Advent Catechesis: Pope Benedict XVI on the Benevolent Plan of God Watch

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He came into the world, becoming a man like us , to bring His plan of love to fullness. And God demands that we become a sign of his action ... continue reading

John the Baptist is our Advent Teacher on the Way of Happiness Watch

Image of Our image of John is as the austere ascetic, the odd fellow who lived in the desert eating a strange diet and thundering to Israel about repentance. We forget the happiness that was associated with his birth and the happiness which accompanied his prophetic life and vocation.

Advent is a reminder of the road along which we walk this Christian life and vocation. Bernard was right. We live in that intermediate ... continue reading

Advent Homily: St. Bernard on the Three Comings of the Lord Watch

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We know that the coming of the Lord is threefold: the third coming is between the other two and it is not visible in the way they are. The ... continue reading

Lord that I May See! Jesus Still Heals the Blind Watch

Image of In the Christian tradition we read of the concept of spiritual senses which, in an analogous way, respond to our spiritual progress like the physical senses help us in the material world. One of those is our spiritual vision. We are all blind, in need of the touch of the Lord to open our eyes.

As Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying out, "Son of David, have pity on us!" When he entered the house, the blind men ... continue reading

St Ephrem of Syria: Keep watch - He Will Come Again Watch

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To prevent his disciples from asking the time of his coming, Christ said: About that hour no one knows, neither the angels nor the Son. ... continue reading

St Gregory Nazianzen on the Wonder of the Incarnation Watch

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The very Son of God, older than the ages, the invisible, the incomprehensible, the incorporeal, the beginning of beginning, the light ... continue reading

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Memorial of Francis Xavier and Our Missionary Mandate Watch

Image of St. Francis Xavier had living faith. He had a heart for mission. Do we?

Many, many people hereabouts are not becoming Christians for one reason only: there is nobody to make them Christians. Again and again I ... continue reading

100 Best Catholic Novels. Or, How to Buy a Catholic Library for Christmas

Image of Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873), the Italian novelist, whose masterpiece, I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed), began the tradition of what can be called the 'Catholic novel.'

I welcome any controversy that may ensue from this list; in fact I will be disappointed if no one takes me to task. I'm always anxious to ... continue reading

Las Posadas - a Catholic Hispanic Tradition Watch

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The Posadas are not to be confused with a mere Christmas party.  Instead, the Posadas should be seen as a religious event.  ... continue reading

Welcoming Advent as a Chance to Begin Again Watch

Image of The familiar patterns and practices of Catholic faith, life and worship also present an opportunity for shaping family life, developing customs and practicing family piety, all of which can help us to assimilate the beauty and truth revealed in the comings of the Lord. When embraced, they invite us to break from the monotony of a secularized daily life in order to participate in something bigger than ourselves. They connect us to the One who always comes to those who are prepared, and who invite Him in.

During Advent, the Church, as a mother, calls us all to get ready, to clean the house, to set special times aside for prayer and worship, ... continue reading

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