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Category: Feasts / Seasons
One of My Favorite Feasts
Of the forty-five popes who have reigned since the creation of the miraculous portrait (of Our Lady of Guadalupe), twenty-five have issued decrees concerning it. The earliest recorded decree is that of Pop Gregory XIII, dated 1575, that extended the indulgences granted by his … Continue Reading “One of My Favorite Feasts”
Today is the Second Sunday of Advent
Today’s reading is from the beginning of the Gospel of Mark. The beginning of the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah: Look, I am going to send my messenger… Continue Reading “Today is the Second Sunday of Advent”
Today is the First Sunday of Advent
Our Advent Journey begins with the Gospel reading from Mark 13:33-37 Jesus said to his disciples:”Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, … Continue Reading “Today is the First Sunday of Advent”
We Celebrate Pentecost
Fire of the Holy Spirit, life of the life of every creature, holy are you in giving life to forms. Rivers spring forth from the waters; earth wears her green vigor. – Hildegard of Bingen
Everything is Resurrection
It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection. – Voltaire
Is Anything Really Ever Lost?
The day misspent, the love misplaced, has inside it the seed of redemption. Nothing is exempt from resurrection. – Kay Ryan
Leaving All Behind for a Better Hope
There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. – C.S. Lewis
No Room for Death
There is not room for death Nor atom that his might would render void: Thou – Thou art Being and Breath And what Thou art may never be destroyed. – Emily Bronte
Rest Silently in Resurrection
Those who do not know there is another life after this one, or who cannot bring themselves to live in time as if they were meant to spend their eternity in God, resist the fruitful silence of their own being by continual noise. Even… Continue Reading “Rest Silently in Resurrection”
Resurrection and Touching the Mystery of Life
There is a certain fear of death that comes from not having lived yet. I had to face it myself when I had cancer a few years ago. I don’t think I was afraid of death at that time, but I also knew I… Continue Reading “Resurrection and Touching the Mystery of Life”
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