The Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours
Dan Burke
May 20, 2019
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Why pray the Liturgy of the Hours?
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Dan Burke
June 24, 2018
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Meditate on Saint Augustine of Hippo’s famous comparison of Jesus Christ and Saint John the Baptist, the Word made flesh and the Great Forerunner, and Precursor, of the Word.
How Our Lord’s Ascension Into Heaven Increases Our Faith
Dan Burke
May 10, 2018
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What does the Ascension of Christ into heaven, which we celebrate today, do for us? Find out from part of a homily by Pope St. Leo the Great.
Return to Me
Dan Burke
February 14, 2018
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Today, as we begin the discipline of Lent on Ash Wednesday, an excerpt from St. Jerome’s commentary on the book of Joel serves as our meditation.
Christ is Baptized – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Dan Burke
January 8, 2018
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How do we honor Christ’s baptism? Find out in today’s second reading from the Liturgy of the Hours, an excerpt from a homily by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus.
God has Revealed His Love through His Son
Dan Burke
December 29, 2016
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God’s love is an amazing and wonderful gift. This excerpt from an ancient letter is a wonderful reflection for this blessed season of Christmas.
The Sorrowful Mother at the Cross – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Dan Burke
September 15, 2016
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Why is our Blessed Mother Mary called Our Lady of Sorrows? Find out when St. Bernard of Clairvaux reflects on this liturgical memorial.
The Martyrs Realized What They Taught
Dan Burke
June 29, 2016
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Why do we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul today? Find out in this excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine found in today’s Office of Readings.
The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness
Dan Burke
June 24, 2016
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Why does the Church celebrate the solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist? Find out in this excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine, from the Liturgy of the Hours.
Lord, Open My Lips
Carmelite Sisters
June 23, 2016
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How does the Church begin Her day? Learn from this reflection by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
