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September 25, 2018 Spiritual Combat: Weapons in Your Arsenal Fr. Ed Broom, OMV The word of God teaches us that our life on earth is warfare and the Lord reminds us that if we have decided to follow the Lord we must be prepared for combat. The Sacrament of Confirmation strengthens the Gifts of...
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September 25, 2018 The Presence of Angels at the Eucharist Jean Danielou The angels are present especially at the Eucharistic Sacrifice. The Mass is, actually, a sacramental participation in the liturgy of heaven, the cult* officially rendered to the Trinity by the full host of the spiritual ...
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September 25, 2018 Shelter From the Storm in a Time of Scandal and Crisis Jonathan B. Coe Christ told us that “in the world you will have tribulation,” (Jn. 16:33) and the apostles Paul and Barnabas echoed this sentiment in their missionary journeys by telling the followers of Chr...
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Saint of the Day St. Cleophas St. Cleophas (1st c.) was one of Jesus' seventy disciples, and one of the two disciples who were traveling along the road to Emmaus after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus in Jerusalem, as recounted in Luke's Go...
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Verse of the Day "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 25th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 8,19-21): The mother and relatives of Jesus came to him, but they could not get to him because of the crowd. Someone told him, «Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and wish to meet you...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 25, 2018 « September 24 | September 26 » Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 450 Reading 1 Prv 21:1-...
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Meditation of the Day "I remind you, My daughter, that as often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that m...
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September 24, 2018 We Can Do More Than the Minimum in Our Faith Fr. John R.P. Russell The people pressed upon Jesus to hear the word of God (Luke 5:1). So much so, that he felt the need to get into a boat — Simon Peter’s boat, as it so happens — and to put out a little from ...
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September 24, 2018 A Warrior for Christ Faces Many Dangers Br. Joseph Graziano, O.P. He fought the battles no one else would fight Till, bitter, he fought foes already dead Estranged, he fought his fellows by his might And died but slaying foes within his head. To fight for a just cause is a...
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September 24, 2018 The Deeper Meaning of Mary’s Intercession at Cana Stephen Beale Woman, what have I to do with thee? This question—posed by Jesus to Mary after she asks for His intervention at the wedding at Cana in John 2:4—is often cited by Protestants attempted to refu...
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Saint of the Day St. Gerard Sagredo St. Gerard Sagredo (980–1046 A.D.) was born in Venice, Italy. From an early age he desired to dedicate his life to God, and as a young man became a Benedictine monk. He first served as abbot at a monastery in Ven...
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Verse of the Day "As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished th...
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Today’s Feast Day Our Lady of Ransom St. Peter Nolasco (12th c.) was inspired to establish a religious order for the ransom of Christians from Muslim captivity. On August 1, 1218 the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Peter Nolasco along with his confe...
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Liturgical day: Monday 25th in Ordinary Time Saints September 24th: Our Lady of Ransom View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 8,16-18): Jesus said to his disciples, «No one, after lighting a lamp covers it with a bowl or puts it under the bed; rather he puts it on a lamp-stand so th...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 24, 2018 « September 23 | September 25 » Monday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 449 Reading 1 Prv 3:27-3...
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For a person of religious or spiritual faith, in my case a Christian, there is always the guardian angel on my shoulder or God at my side. This faith we have in things beyond belief allows many of us to talk things through with a friend, father, and mentor, who is always with us...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1 KJV A Time to Think God is speakin...
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Tabernacles - Day 2 You shall observe the Feast of Tabernacles seven days after you have gathered in your threshing floor and your winepress. - Deuteronomy 16:13 God has longed to dwell with His people since He placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Creator longs to abide in a...
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Saint of the Day St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887–1968) was born to peasant farmers in southern Italy. By the time he was 5 years old he practiced a life of penance and made the decision to give himself completely t...
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Liturgical day: Sunday 25th (B) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mc 9,30-37): After leaving the mountain, Jesus and his disciples made their way through Galilee; but Jesus did not want people to know where He was because He was teaching his disciples. And He told them, ...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 23, 2018 « September 22 | September 24 » Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 134 Reading 1 Wis 2:12, 17-20 The w...
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Saint of the Day St. Ignatius of Santhia St. Ignatius of Santhia (1686-1770) was born in Italy to an upper-class family. He received his early education from a devout priest, a relative of his mother, who inspired him to join the priesthood. He studied p...
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Verse of the Day "Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, 'Why could we not cast it out?' He said to them, 'Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to ...
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Liturgical day: Saturday 24th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 8,4-15): As a great crowd gathered and people came to him from every town, Jesus began teaching them through stories, or parables, «The sower went out to sow the seed. And as he sowed, some of the g...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 22, 2018 « September 21 | September 23 » Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 448 Reading 1 1 Cor 1...
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Guideposts Daily Scripture & ReflectionSo God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself. Genesis 1:27 NLT A Time to ThinkPrayer pushes us through life's slumps, propels us over the humps and pulls us out of the dumps. Prayer is the oomph we need to get the answers we seek. &...
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I may have posted this earlier in the month, but felt that it needed to be posted again. September 17, 2018 Temperance Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction Temperance Presence of God – Teach me, O Lord, to mortify my flesh, in order that I may live fully the life of the spirit. MEDIT...
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September 21, 2018 St. Padre Pio’s First Healing Miracle Patricia Treece Just about everyone has heard of Padre Pio. The biographies that sell steadily year after year, including one by the author written with help from Pio’s friary, are crammed with accounts from people whose med...
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My faith does not limit itself to a box defined by religious "precepts and ideas." My faith is defined by the only constant in the universe - change. As I grow and learn, I redefine the borders of my faith. At times I even question my faith as a way of learning more about it and strengthening m...
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Daily Scripture & ReflectionFocus On The FamilyDavid also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." 1 Chronicles 28:20 A Time to ThinkNothing is more important than...
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Saint of the Day St. Matthew St. Matthew the Apostle (1st c.) was a Jew who also went by the name of Levi. He was from Galilee and served in Capernaum as a tax collector for Herod Antipas before becoming a disciple of Jesus. It was in the home of St. Matthew...
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Verse of the Day One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our G...
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Liturgical day: September 21st: Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 9,9-13): As Jesus moved on, He saw a man named Matthew at his seat in the custom-house, and He said to him, «Follow me». And Matthew got up and followed him. Now it happened, wh...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 21, 2018 « September 20 | September 22 » Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelistLectionary: 643 Reading 1 Eph 4:1-7, 1...
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Busted Halo Responds to the Clergy Abuse Scandal in the Catholic Church By The Editors September 13, 2018 As we all continue to wrestle with the recent, horrifying news about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, we hope that Busted Halo is a place where you can find support, share your sad...
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How to Keep Your Faith When You’re Just Not Feeling It By Sarah Coffey September 19, 2018 In 2014, I knelt in the pew at the Easter Vigil Mass having just been confirmed in the Church moments before. Many months of prayer, study, and conversion culminated at that moment, and my heart...
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September 20, 2018 Who Do We Say Jesus Is? Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV NBA superstar Stephen Curry had a wonderful time in his brief visit to the Philippines a few weeks ago. Shortly after his departure, it was reported on social media that he had said the following about the Filipinos, “You...
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September 20, 2018 God’s Love Purifies, Even in Desolation Constance T. Hull In this life we are meant to learn how to love as Christ loves. Christ empties Himself on the Cross in love of the Father as the Father empties Himself in love of the Son. That love between the Father and the S...
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Saint of the Day St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846) was born to a noble family in Korea, and was baptized at the age of 15 after his parents converted to the Catholic faith. Andrew's father, great-grandfather, and great-uncle wer...
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Verse of the Day "When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the m...
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Liturgical day: Thursday 24th in Ordinary Time Saints September 20th: St. Andrew Kim Taegon, presbyter, and st. Paul Chong and martyr companions View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 7,36-50): One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to share his meal, so He went to the Pharisee's home and as us...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 20, 2018 « September 19 | September 21 » Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, MartyrsLec...
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September 19, 2018 The Story of Our Lady of La Salette Fr. William Saunders Q: Last weekend, I attended the 50th ordination anniversary of a priest and I learned that he had belonged to the Missionaries of La Salette. What is the story of Our Lady of La Salette? On Saturday afternoon, Sept. ...
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September 19, 2018 Adoration: The Most Perfect Prayer Raoul Plus, S.J. We may pray to adore, to give thanks, to implore pardon, or to ask for the graces we need. But whereas, in the last three cases, our thought comes back to ourselves, in the first, we forget ourselves entirely and think of ...
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September 19, 2018 Three Simple Ways to Help Children Learn to Forgive Maura Roan McKeegan “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” &nb...
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Saint of the Day St. Januarius St. Januarius (d. 305 A.D.), also known as San Gennaro, was the Bishop of Benevento, Italy. Little is known of his early life. He was arrested and imprisoned for his faith while visiting other Christians in jail duri...
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Liturgical day: Wednesday 24th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 7,31-35): The Lord said, «What comparison can I use for this people? What are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace, about whom their companions complain: ‘We piped you...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 19, 2018 « September 18 | September 20 » Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 445 Reading 1 1 Cor ...
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September 17, 2018 Temperance Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction Temperance Presence of God – Teach me, O Lord, to mortify my flesh, in order that I may live fully the life of the spirit. MEDITATION We may fail in our duty either because of the hardships and sacrifices we encounter...
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September 18, 2018 Why You Should Start Thinking Like Thomas Aquinas Dr. Kevin Vost The human soul is the highest and noblest of forms. Wherefore it excels corporeal matter in its power by the fact that it has an operation and a power in which corporeal matter has no share whatsoever. ...
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September 18, 2018 Ten Tips to Conquer the Sin of Envy Fr. Ed Broom, OMV The Capital Sin of envy that we all carry within is us due to the effects of Original Sin. It can literally destroy us as well as countless others if it is not recognized, resisted, rejected and conquered through the gra...
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September 18, 2018 What St. John Chrysostom Would Really Say About the Current Crises Matthew B. Rose The recent scandals in the Church involving priests and bishops have dominated Catholic conversations on social media sites. Always eager to base their sentiments in the Church’s ...
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Saint of the Day St. Joseph of Cupertino St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1663) was the son of a poor Italian carpenter. His father died before he was born, leaving his mother destitute. As a result Joseph was underfed and often sick. He was an intellectu...
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Verse of the Day "Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jeru...
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 24th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 7,11-17): Jesus went to a town called Naim and many of his disciples went with him —a great number of people. As He reached the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was the only son...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 18, 2018 « September 17 | September 19 » Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 444 Reading 1 1 Cor 12...
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September 17, 2018 St. Robert Bellarmine, Patron Saint of Catechists Br. Joachim Kenney, O.P. The reading at Mass from the First Letter of St. Paul to Timothy enumerates the virtues required of a bishop. Among these we find that he should be “temperate, self-controlled, decent...
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September 17, 2018 When Scandal Silences the Church’s Voice Russell Shaw The speaker was a highly sophisticated layman, possessor of a doctorate and professor of theology at a major Catholic university. We had been discussing the metastasizing scandals plaguing the Church—sc...
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September 17, 2018 Imitate the Love of Christ Stretched out on the Cross Catholic Exchange In 1951, the great Spanish artist Salvador Dali set out to depict the crucifixion of Christ in a way no other person had. In the image, Christ is affixed to the cross, yet there are no nails. His body ...
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Saint of the Day St. Hildegard von Bingen St. Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) was born to a large and noble German family. She began to have mystical visions at the age of three which continued throughout her life. Her parents, promising her to ...
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Liturgical day: Monday 24th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 7,1-10): When Jesus had finished teaching to the people, He went to Capernaum. There was a captain whose servant was very sick and near to death, a man very dear to him. So when he heard about Jesus, he sen...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 17, 2018 « September 16 | September 18 » Monday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 443 Reading 1 1 Cor 11:...
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Saint of the Day Pope St. Cornelius Pope St. Cornelius (d. 253 A.D.) was a Roman citizen and a holy priest who became the twenty-first successor to the chair of St. Peter, following a fourteen-month vacancy when Pope St. Fabian was martyred by Rom...
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Liturgical day: Sunday 24th (B) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mc 8,27-35): Jesus set out with his disciples for the villages around Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He asked them, «Who do people say I am?». And they told him, «Some say you are John...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 16, 2018 « September 15 | September 17 » Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 131 Reading 1 Is 50:5-9a The Lord ...
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Meditation of the Day "Let us recognize with lively faith and with the help of the Holy Ghost the great evil of sin, which robs us of grace. Then we shall immediately detest it with all the power of our soul and banish it from our heart. We shall detest it because, in ...
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Guideposts Daily Scripture & Reflection Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to Think Don't pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees. –Corrie ten Boom...
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The Miraculous Story Behind the Discovery of the True Cross of Jesus Articles Christian Living History by Gretchen Filz - September 14, 2018 Giotto di Bondone, Wikimedia commons, Public Domain September 14th is the feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, ...
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Saint of the Day St. Catherine of Genoa St. Catherine (1447–1510) was born into an aristocratic family in Genoa, Italy. She was a quiet, obedient, physically beautiful, and holy child who devoted herself to prayer and penance. At the age ...
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Today’s Feast Day Our Lady of Sorrows Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows became widespread in the Church around the 14th century. It was revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) that devotion to Our Lady's Seven Sorrows would bring great graces. ...
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Liturgical day: September 15th: Our Lady of Sorrows View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 2,33-35): The father of Jesus and his mother wondered at what was said about the child. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, «See him; He will be for the rise or fall of the multit...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 15, 2018 « September 14 | September 16 » Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsLectionary: 442/639 Reading 1 1 Cor 10:14-22 My belo...
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Meditation of the Day "In this valley of tears, every man is born to weep, and all must suffer, by enduring the evils that take place every day. But how much greater would be the misery of life, if we also knew the future evils that await us! 'Unfortunate, indeed,...
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Daily Scripture & ReflectionBut I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 31:14 A Time to ThinkHave a sincere desire to serve God and mankind, and stop doubting, stop thinking negatively. Simply start living by faith, pray earnestly and humbly, and get into the habit of looki...
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September 13, 2018 Saints: Ordinary People Driven By Great Love Mother Angelica The concept of the perfect, faultless saint is unrealistic. We have only to look at the gospels to see how imperfect the Apostles and first Christians were. There was a point in their lives when they changed. We c...
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September 13, 2018 Happiness With Who and Where You Are Now Alan Scott Spend, spend, spend. Compare, compare, compare. More, more, more. Fun, fun, fun. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what would life be like if we didn’t think that we needed all that? Could we still be happy? ...
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September 14, 2018 Scripture Speaks: “You are the Christ.” Gayle Somers The disciples tell Jesus that people don’t know His true identity, but Peter, who did, was told not to tell them. Why? Gospel (Read Mk 8:27-35) St. Mark describes a conversation Jesus had with the disc...
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Saint of the Day St. Albert of Jerusalem St. Albert of Jerusalem (d. 1215) was born to a noble family in Italy, and was well educated in theology and law. He went on to become a priest and bishop and served in important posts as a peacemaker; he served a...
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Today’s Feast Day Exaltation of the Cross September 14th is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (also known as the Triumph of the Cross). Early in the 4th century St. Helena, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in searc...
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Liturgical day: September 14th: The Exaltation of the Cross View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3,13-17): Jesus said to Nicodemus, «No one has ever gone up to heaven except the one who came from heaven, the Son of Man. As Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son ...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 14, 2018 « September 13 | September 15 » Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossLectionary: 638 Reading 1 Nm 21:4b-9 With...
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September 13, 2018 Saints: Ordinary People Driven By Great Love Mother Angelica The concept of the perfect, faultless saint is unrealistic. We have only to look at the gospels to see how imperfect the Apostles and first Christians were. There was a point in their lives when they changed. We c...
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Saint of the Day St. John Chrysostom St. John Chrysostom (347-407 A.D.) was born to noble parents in Antioch, an important center of Christianity in his day. After the death of his father, his mother sent him to the best schools for his education. As a...
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Liturgical day: Thursday 23rd in Ordinary Time Saints September 13th: St. John Chrysostom View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 6,27-38): Jesus said to his disciples, «But I say to you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you and pray...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 13, 2018 « September 12 | September 14 » Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 440 Reading 1 1 Cor 8:...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 A Time to ThinkGod shields us from most of the things we fear, but when He chooses not to shield us, He unfailingly allots grace in the measure needed. —Elisabe...
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The Good StubbornnessWednesday, September 12, 2018 In the Book of Ruth, Naomi tries to convince her Gentile daughters-in-law Orpah and Ruth not to follow her as she returns to Israel. Orpah finally agrees, but Ruth refuses to go. When Naomi realizes that Ruth is steadfast, she lets Ruth come along....
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Dear Father in Heaven, Help me to never be found lacking integrity. I pray that You would work in my life to draw me to You, that I would live rightly and holy unto You. Please help me to always be a person full of integrity. Help me to have an undivided devotion to You. Help me to firmly adher...
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Dear Lord,Thank You for Your mercies and compassion, Your faithfulness, which are new every morning...Through the LORD’s mercies, we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not.They are new every morning;Great is Your faithfulness.Lamentations 3:22-23Thank You for opening Your arms and ...
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Saint of the Day St. Guy of Anderlecht St. Guy (950–1012), also known as the "Poor Man of Anderlecht," was born to pious parents of humble means in the country village of Anderlecht near Brussels. Having no money for school, from his childhood he s...
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Today’s Feast Day Holy Name of Mary On September 12th the Church venerates the Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her unique privilege as the holiest of creatures, the Mother of God, and the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her name is there...
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Liturgical day: Wednesday 23rd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 6,20-26): Lifting up his eyes to his disciples, Jesus said, «Fortunate are you who are poor, the kingdom of God is yours. Fortunate are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Fortunate are...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 12, 2018 « September 11 | September 13 » Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 439 Reading 1 1 Cor 7...
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September 11, 2018 Don’t Be Seduced by the “Glamour of Evil” Dr. Gregory Popcak Many Catholics will be familiar with the question, “Do you reject the glamour of evil?” that was part of the older form of the renewal of baptismal promises. It’s a phrase...
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Saint of the Day St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre (1802-1840) was one of eight children born to a farming family in France. He was a pious child and served as a model of virtue for his childhood companions. He discerned a call to the p...
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Verse of the Day "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgivi...
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 23rd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lc 6,12-19): Jesus went out into the hills to pray, spending the whole night in prayer with God. When day came, He called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them whom He called apostles: Simon, whom He ...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings September 11, 2018 « September 10 | September 12 » Tuesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 438 Reading 1 1 Cor 6:1...
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Meditation of the Day "Some people who think themselves naturally gifted don’t want to touch either philosophy or logic. They don’t even want to learn natural science. They demand bare faith alone—as if they wanted to harvest grapes right away without...