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At Saint Benedict Center’s upcoming Conference, the topic upon which I will speak is “The Absolute Primacy of Jesus Christ and Its Implications for Our Crusade.” The topic of the present Ad Rem is related to the subject matter of … Continue reading → The post Saint Thomas Aquinas on the Reasons for the Incarnation…
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Quotes Worth Contemplating for August 28 St. Joachim and St. Ann before the conception of Our Lady; France before the Advent of St. Joan of Arc; the prophets of the Israelite nation before the coming of the Messias. They waited. … Continue reading → The post The Joy of Unanswered Prayers appeared first on Catholicism.org.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts. Visiting four nations Sept. 2-13, the 87-year-old pope will be making the longest trip of his pontificate, both in terms of distance covered and days away from the Vatican. Pope Francis plans…
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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 2 THES 3:6-10, 16-18 We instruct you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to shun any brother who walks in a disorderly way and not according to the tradition they received from us. For you…
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A common misunderstanding is that almsgiving and tithing are not distinct, that they are the same thing, or that one can substitute for the other. In reality, they are two different acts of justice which are both required by the Gospel. Almsgiving is an act of justice which falls under the principle of the Universal…
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The story of St. Augustine, one of the most influential saints and theologians in the history of Catholicism, has profoundly touched my life in ways I never imagined. His dramatic conversion, shaped by his inner struggles and ultimate surrender to God, resonates deeply with my own personal experience, offering me a source of strength and…
We were not made to get through life by ourselves. We need something outside of ourselves that steers us away from the rocks of despair on the one hand, and the vanity of egoism on the other. We are complex beings and need an array of safeguards because there is a multitude of ways in…
St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and is traditionally identified with Nathanael, who is introduced in the Gospel of John. Bartholomew was from Cana in Galilee. According to the Gospel of John, he was…
And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” (Jn 1:51) Let’s picture this scene. Nathaniel has just been blown away by Jesus’ declaration that He “saw” him under the fig tree. Scripture does not…
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For most Catholics, the name “St. Monica,” brings to mind the image of a holy and pious woman, most notable for her faithful, steadfast prayer that brought about the conversion of St. Augustine. Indeed, this image would be accurate, but there is so much more to learn from her life and put into practice in…
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