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There is a season for everything Ronald Rolheiser
There is a season for everything Ronald Rolheiser A friend of mine likes to explain his religious background this way: “I have powerful conservative roots. I was raised in a very strong conservative, Roman Catholic, immigrant, German, farming family, with all … Continue reading
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (22.06.14)
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (22.06.14) How healthy is The Body of Christ? Catholics, universally, celebrate ‘Corpus Christi’ in June. The celebrations vary greatly. In countries where there is active persecution, China and parts of Africa for … Continue reading
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‘The Church in the Modern World’
Back in 1965 the then Pope, the Venerable Paul Vl, published the Vatican Council’s Document on ‘The Church in the Modern World’. In paragraph 34 we read: Throughout the course of the centuries, men have labored to better the circumstances of … Continue reading
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The Most Holy Trinity (15.06.14)
The Most Holy Trinity (15.06.14) True Love Is A Mystery Everybody loves a good mystery or so it is said. The sort that challenges us to discover the identity of the ‘goodie’ or the ‘baddie’. In other words, it’s a … Continue reading
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The Ascension of the Lord (01.06.14)
The Ascension of the Lord (01.06.14) Historical Continuance v Contemporary Convenience For Catholics, with long memories, calling a Sunday ‘Ascension Day’ jars! Historically, the Church has celebrated Ascension Day on a Thursday. Has the living of our faith become a … Continue reading
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Pentecost Sunday (08.06.14)
Pentecost Sunday (08.06.14) In today’s Gospel John describes for us the scene following the death of Jesus. Since the crucifixion the disciples have been bunched together behind locked doors, “for fear of the Jews”. However, when the risen Jesus appears … Continue reading
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Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday We must live according to the Spirit of unity and truth, and this is why we must pray for the Spirit to enlighten and guide us to overcome the temptation to follow our own truths, and to welcome … Continue reading
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