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All that is known of Dismas is that he is the Good Thief crucified with Christ on Calvary. The other thief is known as Gestas. A completely unsubstantiated myth from the Arabic Gospel of the Infancy that enjoyed great popularity in the West during the Middle Ages had two thieves who held up the Holy…
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(CWN) — Pope Francis returned to his residence on March 23 following a 38-day stay in Gemelli Hospital. Doctors there said that the Pope will need two months of convalescent care at his residence as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia. … Continue reading → The post Pope returns to residence after 5-week hospitalization appeared first…
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The following is a letter by the author to the Boston Globe. It’s a brief civics lesson, that also brings in Boston history, arts, and culture. In addition to the letter, Joe penned a small addendum for his mailing list, … Continue reading → The post A Boston Civics, Arts, and History Lesson: Statues of…
I recently learned that Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition will make its world premiere on EWTN just in time for the upcoming baseball season. Even though the film debuted seventeen years ago, I can still remember nearly every frame. It was the “go-to” movie for my son, Sean, and me—our repeated viewing of it became…
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Let’s start with the death. It was a Mass given in memory for the mother of one of the archbishop’s friends. It was a Monday evening, hot and humid. The doors of the hospital chapel stood open in hopes some breeze might provide relief from the weather. The gospel reading was John 12:23-26. The archbishop…
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Reading 1 2 Kings 5:1-15ab Naaman, the army commander of the king of Aram, was highly esteemed and respected by his master, for through him the LORD had brought victory to Aram. But valiant as he was, the man was a leper. Now the Arameans had captured in a raid on the land of Israel…
It’s helpful to know how to start and end any activity. This foreknowledge helps manage any stress or anxiety around the upcoming event, especially when it comes to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Knowing how to start and end is important for making a successful and holy confession as well as one that considers the others…
St. Catherine of Sweden was born in 1331 as the daughter of St. Bridget of Sweden. Raised in a deeply religious household, she was educated in prayer, charity, and devotion to God. Though she entered an arranged marriage, Catherine and her husband agreed to live chastely, dedicating their lives to serving the poor and sick….