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Musing the Heart of Jesus. Reflecting on these thoughts, I recognize how the Heart of Jesus has been a constant presence in my upbringing.
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A treasured memory of my time in San Francisco with Sister Mary Peter.
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Over the summer, I read through Pope Benedict XVI’s General Audiences on the Church Fathers. In his catechesis on Alphonsus Liguori, he pointed out something interesting. This great Doctor of the Church wrote the lyrics of a popular Italian carol. The carol is called tu scendi dalle stelle. It translates to English: From Starry Skies…
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The Christmas octave has an interesting flow of feasts. Yesterday, we celebrated the martyrdom of Saint Stephen. Tomorrow, we celebrate the martyrdom of the Holy Innocents. Today, we celebrate Saint John the evangelist. What’s the significance of having his feast between two martyr feast days? Perhaps the answer lies in John’s testimony of the Incarnation.…
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On the second day of Christmas, we look to Stephen. This blog offers ideas as to the importance of Stephen in our own lives. Enjoy!
Enlarge my heart 