At, that point, two blind men follow the Lord as He was passing by. But if they could not see, how could the blind men know of the Lords departure as well as His name? Moreover, they called him “Son … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reflection
The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred. And, you will not find any other of the great men of old whose birth we celebrate officially. We celebrate John’s, as we celebrate Christ’s. This point cannot … Continue reading
‘Look at the birds of the air,’ says Jesus. What a splendid example for our faith to follow! If God’s providence bestows an unfailing supply of food on the birds of the air who neither sow nor reap, we ought … Continue reading
We ought to honor the saints. They are Christ’s friends, children and heirs of God. This is the teaching of the theologian and evangelist John: ‘To all who received him … the Word gave power to become children of God’ … Continue reading
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Pentecost Sunday
My brothers and sisters, if you want the Holy Spirit to dwell in you, listen carefully. Our spirit, by means of which each individual lives, is called the soul. And look what the soul does in the body. It gives … Continue reading
Are we saying that knowledge is eternal life? Are we saying that to know the one true and living God will suffice to give us complete security for the future without need of anything else? Then how is “faith apart … Continue reading
What manner of cure is this? What mystery does it signify to us? For these things are not written carelessly, or without a purpose, but as a figure and type they show in outline things to come, in order that … Continue reading
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Sunday of Cheesefare
Let us fix our attention on the blood of Christ and recognize how precious it is to God His Father, since it was shed for our salvation and brought the grace of repentance to all the world. Recall especially what … Continue reading
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Sunday of Meatfare
We ought never to forget, beloved, that we have renounced the world. We are living here now as aliens and only for a time. When the day of our homecoming puts an end to our exile, frees us from the … Continue reading
The prodigal son is as impatient as the father was kind. He is weary of his father’s being alive. Since he cannot shorten his father’s life, he strives to get possession of his property. He was not content to possess … Continue reading