On the Fittingness and Faithfulness of the Immaculate Conception
Msgr. Charles Pope
December 6, 2020
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Why is it fitting that Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin?
Msgr. Charles Pope
Msgr. Charles Pope is currently a dean and pastor in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, where he has served on the Priest Council, the College of Consultors, and the Priest Personnel Board. Along with publishing a daily blog at the Archdiocese of Washington website, he has written in pastoral journals, conducted numerous retreats for priests and lay faithful, and has also conducted weekly Bible studies in the U.S. Congress and the White House. He was named a Monsignor in 2005.
Love of the World Fuels the Fear of Death – A Meditation on a Teaching of St. Cyprian
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 25, 2020
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As November ends but Advent begins, Monsignor Pope asks us to remember the four last things.
The Not-so-Nice Origins and Meanings of the Word “Nice”
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 13, 2020
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Should we aim to be “nice”? Monsignor Pope on why there are far better adjectives for a follower of Christ.
A Word of Encouragement from Elisha the Prophet for a Difficult Week to Come
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 1, 2020
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A story about the prophet Elisha can give us peace in the storms — even political ones.
Humility in Prayer According to St. Teresa of Avila
Msgr. Charles Pope
October 15, 2020
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Monsignor Pope takes up the topic of humility in prayer as St. Teresa of Avila presents it in her treatise The Way of Perfection.
Lessons from the Life of St. Francis
Msgr. Charles Pope
October 4, 2020
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Lessons from the life of St. Francis
On Jesus’ Merciful Call of St. Matthew, a Great Sinner
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 21, 2020
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On this Feast Day of St. Matthew, we must acknowledge a great mercy in Jesus’ call. As a tax collector, Matthew was considered a great sinner. In fact, the term “tax collector” was a biblical euphemism for great sinner. Yet despite this, Jesus called him to be an Apostle. In our times, many set mercy
What is Hedonism? More Than You Think.
Msgr. Charles Pope
September 12, 2020
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Monsignor Pope explains that most people today link hedonism with sexual excess and perhaps drinking. But Hedonism is a far wider notion and it is why St. Paul said: We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles (1 For 1:23).
Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross
Msgr. Charles Pope
August 13, 2020
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Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at some “hard truths that will set us free.”
From Fear to Faith on Easter Morning
Msgr. Charles Pope
April 12, 2020
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John’s hurried journey to the empty tomb on Easter morning took him to a greater destination: belief. Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on the Gospel.
