In the midst of such evil and terrorism, and knowing the great numbers of martyrdoms taking place throughout the world, it is edifying for me to read about the bravery and the faith of the martyrs of the early Church. May the witness of Justin and the accounting of his words, help us grow in […]
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Detail of Hosios Loukas, Greece, 11th century It is Finished!!!! These words hit me – touched me like they had never done before. “It is finished!” ( Jn 19:30) I had rarely, if ever, truly spent time contemplating these words. But, alone in our Church this past Tuesday of Holy Week, I was touched to
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In the hustle and bustle of December, our lives (and our Advent) can become filled with a busyness that is often fueled by unrealistic expectations. We can become consumed with the desire to find or make perfect gifts for each of our loved ones. Sometimes we feel pressured to purchase gifts that we can’t
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