Saturday, July 22, 2023

Saint Mary Magdalene: Seeking the Lord amid the darkness of this world

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Noli me tangere, Tiziano “ 1  In my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, and found him not. 2  I will rise, and will...
Thursday, July 20, 2023

On “Spiritual Childhood” by St John Chrysostom

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From the Holy Gospel according to Matthew “ A t that time, there were brought unto Jesus little children that He should put His Hands on the...
Saturday, April 22, 2023

Good Shepherd Sunday: The Good Shepherd Giveth His Life for His Sheep

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  “I am the good shepherd: and I know Mine, and Mine know Me, as the Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father: and I lay down My life for My...
Sunday, April 16, 2023

Dominica in Albis: “…our first duty is so to sanctify the mirth of these holy days”

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Umbrian Master, St. Ambrose baptises St. Augustine , ca. 1510 T he Feast of this day is the end of the Paschal solemnity, and therefore it i...
Sunday, April 9, 2023

Through the Resurrection, We Go from Earthly Darkness to Heavenly Dignity

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  Pope St. Leo, who reigned from 440 to 461, explains the effects that Christ’s Resurrection has on our souls. A particularly fitting medita...
Thursday, April 6, 2023

Instruction for Holy Thursday

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Why is the Mass on Holy Thursday offered in the evening? What is the  Mandatum ? Why is the Blessed Sacrament translated to an altar of repo...
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Tuesday of Passion Week: “the Jews sought to kill Him”

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By His own example when persecuted our Lord instructs us as to how to conduct ourselves in times of persecution.  Continuation of the Holy G...