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Who is your Jesus?

April 6, 2018 Thomas M. Doran 6

When it comes down to it, many of us rather have a Jesus we’re comfortable with than conforming our lives to that one unique and […]

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“Behold! I tell you a mystery!”

April 3, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 2

The mysteries of the Incarnation and Resurrection are re-presented in every celebration of “the sacred mysteries” – Holy Mass – as Jesus is born in […]

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Pope Francis believes in hell—and he needs to stop talking to Eugenio Scalfari

March 30, 2018 Christopher R. Altieri 77

Our Lord also told His disciples, “Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple […]

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The Seven Last Words from the Cross: “It is consummated”

March 28, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 3

If most people were asked when Jesus’ hour of glory began, they would probably say Easter morning. But according to the Evangelist John, the hour […]

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Christ’s question to us during Holy Week: “Do you love me?”

March 28, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 3

Much of Lent is focused on Baptism, where our love affair with the Triune God had its beginning. The baptismal font, however, leads inexorably to […]

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Pope Francis’ tough talk about media spin rings hollow

March 27, 2018 Christopher R. Altieri 18

The Holy Father’s condemnation of those “who twist reality and invent stories for their own benefit, without concern for the good name of others” is […]

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The Seven Last Words from the Cross: “I Thirst!”

March 27, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 5

For what does He thirst? Surely not for the narcotic mentioned in Mark 15:36. No, Jesus thirsts for more important things, but the Cross separates […]

Detail from 'Crucifixion' (c.1315) by Giotto di Bondone [WikiArt.org]
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Seven Last Words from the Cross: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

March 26, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 1

Why evil? Why suffering? Why death? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God seem so far removed from it all? […]

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Seven Last Words from the Cross: “This day you will be with Me in paradise”

March 24, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 10

Preachers who suggest that Dismas (as tradition speaks of him) “stole heaven” do not do justice to the gratuity of salvation. For in a sense, […]

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Seven Last Words from the Cross: “Father, forgive them…”

March 23, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 16

What does it take to forgive? A unique mental attitude is required at the natural level; only an infusion of divine grace can elevate that […]

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