Monthly Archives: January 2010

Carrying the Cross

“One must be prepared to carry the cross with his whole mind and body.”  I believe Fr. Stephen F. Brett, S.S.J. said wrote that sentence in the latest edition of Homiletic & Pastoral Review (Vol. CX, No.3, pg. 40). Fr. … Continue reading

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The Paradoxes of Forgiving

The Great Paradoxes of Forgiveness Easy but often inaccessible Available but often forgotten Liberating for the other and even more so for ourselves On everyone’s lips and yet misunderstood Innate to the human heart and yet illusory Vital for humans … Continue reading

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Prayer for Haiti

God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us. In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees … Continue reading

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Haiti

If you have turned on the news this morning you are aware that a powerful earthquake has devastated the Carribean nation of Haiti.  It is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. Some reports are saying that in the capital city … Continue reading

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Susanna Maiolo and the Pope

As I am sure you are aware, on Christmas Eve at the beginning of Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s, Susanna Maiolo jumped the barricades separating the faithful from the Holy Father, grabbed his vestments and took him to the floor … Continue reading

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Virtue and Vice

Here is a good definition of vice and virtue, as described by Saint Basil the Great. My translation to English: “In fact, the definition of vice is this: to use in an evil manner, or in a manner alien from … Continue reading

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Byzantine Catholic Convert

Thanks to Deacon Greg Kandra at his blog (www.blog.beliefnet.com/deaconsbench) I ran across this interesting article in the Catholic Anchor, the newspaper for the diocese of Anchorage, Alaska on the conversion of a Lutheran minister to the Byzantine rite of the Catholic … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“If we wish to build true peace, how can we separate, or even set at odds, the protection of the environment and the protection of human life, including the life of the unborn? It is in man’s respect for himself … Continue reading

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Make Haste for God

Do we make haste when it comes to the things of God? Not often, do we. Except when death is near, and not even then for some of us. The Holy Father at Christmas Mass this past year spoke on this … Continue reading

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Benedict XVI to the North American College Alumni

The Pope met today with alumni of the North American College in Rome. The college, called NAC by its students, has graduated hundreds in the past 150 years of its existence.  There is a reunion going on there now in … Continue reading

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Immigration Violence – Italy

Italy has been racked with violence in the past couple of days. In Calabria, which is in southern Italy, there have been confrontations between African immigrants and the locals. Multiple injuries from guns and clubs.  The government is trying to … Continue reading

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Health Care Reform – Advisory from the US Catholic Bishops

“Congress continues to debate health care reform. While the House passed a health care bill that prevents the federal government from funding elective abortions, and includes provisions making health care affordable and accessible for all, the Senate rejected this and … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“The second requisite in prayer for bride of God is thanksgiving. Thank the creator in all humility for blessings already conferred and those still to be granted by him.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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Quote for the Day

“That which is not celebrated tends to wane and fade away without a trace.” — Anonymous

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Quote for the Day

“Do you want to be happy for a moment? Then seek revenge. Do you want to be happy forever? Then grant forgiveness.” — Henri LaCordaire

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