Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Liz Estler
January 13, 2019
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Why is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord so important? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on the Church’s celebration today.
3. The King is Coming (Matthew 2:1-6)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 2, 2019
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Where does Herod, who sought the life of the Christ Child, lurk today? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek reflects on part I of this coming Sunday’s gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
4. The Start of Christian Worship (Matthew 2:7-12)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 2, 2019
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What can we learn from the Magi’s arrival, worship, and gifts? Fr. John Bartunek reflects in this excerpt on the second part of this coming Sunday’s Gospel, an excerpt from his meditation book “The Better Part”.
Let Us Make Good Use of Time
Dan Burke
December 31, 2018
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How can we make the best use of the time God has given us?
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Dan Burke
December 30, 2018
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On this day for the last time in the cycle of the liturgical year, the Church invites us to contemplate the mystery of Jesus’ humble, hidden life.
From Bethlehem to Greccio With St. Francis of Assisi
David Torkington
December 29, 2018
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St. Francis brought back to life the humanity of Jesus Christ in the minds and in the imaginations of his contemporaries.
Holy Innocents: First Martyrs and Pro-Life Patron Saints
Claire Dwyer
December 28, 2018
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On the fourth day of Christmas, the Church gives to us a somber memorial which concretizes what could very possibly become, thanks to elves and snowmen, an overly sentimental feast of Christ’s birth. Claire Dwyer reflects on the Feast of the Holy Innocents.
The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day! The Savior has Appeared
Dan Burke
December 25, 2018
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What do St. Alphonsus, St. Bonaventure, St. Catherine of Siena all have to say about the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior? Find out when Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen reflects on the Day Jesus Christ was born for us, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
The Birth of the Word is the Birth of Christian Prayer
Anthony Lilles
December 24, 2018
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With the Word of the Father, the words of Christian prayer are born from the Virgin’s Womb:
A beautiful Christmas reflection by Dr. Anthony Lilles
The Great Mystery is Accomplished
Dan Burke
December 24, 2018
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What can we learn from the mystery of the birth of God in time? Why is it so great and so necessary? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
The Gentleness of Advent
Anthony Lilles
December 20, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles offers a reflection on Advent’s gentle invitation to deeper love and conversion.
The Word is Coming: Will We Recognize Him?
Anthony Lilles
December 13, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects that setting ourselves aside for our neighbor will help us find Christ this season.
Seeking God in Our Daily Duties
Dan Burke
December 10, 2018
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How important are our usual daily duties and obligations? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Mary is the Heart of Advent
Peter Howard
December 9, 2018
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Dr. Peter Howard reveals the secret hidden in the heart of Advent: Mary.
158. Preparing the Way (Luke 3:1-6)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 5, 2018
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Why, and by whom, does Jesus announce his coming ahead of time? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this upcoming Second Sunday of Advent.
