The election of a new pope holds profound implications, not just for Catholics but for the global community. A successor of Peter, 2,000 years later, is now in place and will have a profound impact on life and culture.
With joy, the Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV the 267th Bishop of Rome.
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The love of Christ urges us to bring the truth of the gospel to the world. How well are you spreading the good news through authentic love and patience to your family, friends and others? Are you inspiring others to have a powerful relationship with Christ? Do you spread Christ’s love to others?
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As I’m embracing the idea that “God is in all things,” in my life, I fall deeper into the mystery in which I’m certain we are to live. This Lent was a different one, where I was stretched in ways that were uncomfortable but as a priest friend noted, you have the grace of courage.
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Today is International Workers’ Day and the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Do you think about the spiritual dimension of your work?
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As we continue to live in Divine Mercy, here are a few resolutions I found in my notes from Pope Francis as we continue to honor his rich legacy.
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Edith Stein once said the limitless loving devotion to God, and the gift God makes of Himself to you, are the highest elevation of which the heart is capable; it is the highest degree of prayer. Our exterior lives reflect the interior. Do you reflect the guiding hand of the Spirit?
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Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life. Therefore as Christian’s we ought to always be in good spirits. How is your cheerfulness barometer today? God’s grace calls us towards love and cheerfulness. In this Easter season we are keenly aware of our neediness of Christ’s saving grace.
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Recently I was meditating on the following reflection from Ron Rolheiser OMI that I wanted to share:
Here’s an example of an invitation that lies at the very heart of the Sermon on the Mount. At one point, Jesus invites us to a “virtue that goes deeper than that of the scribes and the Pharisees.” It’s easy to miss the point here because, almost without exception, we tend to think that Jesus is referring to the hypocrisy of some of the scribes and Pharisees. He isn’t.
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I’ve always been fascinated with doors. Mainly on vacation in foreign countries I snap pictures of interesting doors as I stroll down the historical streets especially in Europe.
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Smitten With Goodness 