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Sounding the Silence

January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Prayer at its very core is embracing the here and now of our existence.
There are no other set of circumstances in which we can meet God.
God is Alpha and Omega.
He is eternally present in each moment that we journey through.
God never comes to meet us in some distant future set of circumstances.
He does not wait [...]

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War and Hatred Do Not Resolve Problems

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After the Angelus the Pope invited all to pray for an end to the war in Gaza, recalling that hatred and war do not resolve problems.
“Today, in all the churches of the Holy Land, the patriarchs and leaders of the Christian churches of Jerusalem invite the faithful to pray for an end to the [...]

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Nations Will Come to Your Light

January 4, 2009 | 1 Comment

Biblical Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany
Father Thomas Rosica, CSB
What “stirring” readings we hear in the Epiphany liturgy! Consider the scene from Isaiah’s prophecy (60:1-6). Gentiles come from distant places, attracted by the splendor of Jerusalem, bringing gifts and tenderly carrying the sons and daughters of the Holy City! Though [...]