Spe Salvi
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Today is the death anniversary of my beloved gradmother, Gloria Rylander. In honor of her, I offer a final thought on Pope Benedict XVI’s letter on hope. Reflecting on Mary as the Star of Hope.
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I am digging around Pope Benedict XVI’s letter on hope. Spe Salvi was given to the world in 2007. It is appropriate we consider in as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year. Today the focus is on judgement as a setting in learning hope. When I think about the Last Judgement, Michelangelo Buonarroti’s masterpiece
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The idea of offering it up. Thoughts from Spe Salvi.
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“If you appreciate the value of the Eucharistic Celebration, you will participate in it no matter how far away or difficult it is. The greater the sacrifice involved, the more evident is your love for God.” -Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan In today’s reading of Spe Salvi, I met Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan. He is a…
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The words of the great Saint Augustine resonates with me today, “The Gospel terrifies me.” Let’s explore why.
Enlarge my heart 