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“Per Crucem ad Astra, Through the Cross to the Stars”

July 30, 2023 Father Seán Connolly 8

At the heart of the Christian life is taking up one’s cross daily to follow Jesus (cf Mt 16:24-26; Lk 9:23). As His disciples, we are not without hope in the midst of life’s trials. […]

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To Glory in the Cross of Christ

April 13, 2017 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 0

During Lent, Mother Church focused our attention on the Cross and on Him hanging from it. Only the most hard-hearted are not moved to pity and sorrow. Our reflection on the mystery of the Cross, […]

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