Author Archives: John McKenna

The Shape of God’s Generosity

Posted on July 13, 2019 by John McKenna

The manifold wisdom of God dispenses the salvation of human beings by numerous and inscrutable kindnesses…. For when someone believed that the will of Christ alone was enough to cleanse him of his leprosy, he cured him by the mere … Continue reading →

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JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Posted on July 12, 2019 by John McKenna

Blessed John Henry Newman will be canonized on 13th October 2019, with four other Blessed’s in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. newmancanonisation.com

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Faith to Face the Storm

Posted on July 5, 2019 by John McKenna

Like me, you need a faith capable of destroying all the obstacles the world will present, and hell as well…. Ifs a real storm wind driving our sails. Are you going to furl the sails in order to shelter your … Continue reading →

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Why We Celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi

Posted on June 23, 2019 by John McKenna

The Humanity of Jesus has remained with us in the Holy Eucharist; in that mystery of love Jesus accomplishes his unparalleled marvels in souls, and all operations of grace through the other sacraments are irradiations of that mystery, which in … Continue reading →

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Corpus Christi

Posted on June 21, 2019 by John McKenna

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Saint John Paul II reminded us that in commemorating the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the Church “does not only celebrate the Eucharist but … Continue reading →

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The Righteousness that Leads to the Kingdom

Posted on June 15, 2019 by John McKenna

God’s mercy rebukes the sinner even as the Lord chides Job. Which is the way to the home of the light, and where does darkness live? (Jb 38:19). That light is grace and darkness is the blindness that fills the … Continue reading →

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God’s Nature and Exuberance or the Cross

Posted on June 8, 2019 by John McKenna

http://ronrolheiser.com It’s funny where you can learn a lesson and catch a glimpse of the divine. Recently, in a grocery store, I witnessed this incident: A young girl, probably around 16 years of age, along with two other girls her … Continue reading →

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