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Concern and Prayer the World Over
I hope I’m not all by myself in my deep concern about a number of troubling issues around the world. Of course, I acknowledge that Jesus consoled us “not to be afraid,” and … more
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Praising God for Our Grandparents
Did you see that Pope Francis has designated Saints Joachim and Ann, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as “patrons of grandparents?” Bravo, Holy Father! No surprise, as you have so often … more
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¡Todos Los Domingos Es el Día de la Dependencia!
Este año, el Día de la Independencia, el 4 de julio, fue un domingo. ¡Bien! ¡Podemos alabar a Dios por nuestra libertad y nuestro amado país mucho mejor en la Misa Dominical! Podemos … more
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Every Sunday Is Dependence Day!
This year, Independence Day, the fourth of July, is on a Sunday.Good! We can praise God for our freedom and our beloved country all the better at Sunday Mass!We can recall the observation of Billy … more
The Mysteries of Recent Feasts Are Real
Since Pentecost Sunday almost a month ago, our Catholic calendar has been full of moving feasts. I’m thinking of Trinity Sunday, a week after Pentecost; Corpus Christi, the following Sunday; the … more
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‘¡Predicamos el Amor! ¿Por qué Algunos nos Odian?
Recientemente tuve un sábado muy agradable. Primero, camino a la parroquia de Santa Columba en Chester para bendecir la expansión de su cementerio y su nuevo patio de juegos, ambos logrados a … more
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‘We Preach Love! Why Do Some Hate Us?’
A week or so ago, I had a very pleasant Saturday. First, way up to St. Columba Parish in Chester to bless the expansion of their cemetery, and their new playground—both accomplished through Renew … more
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Celebrate With the Church on Pentecost Sunday
It’s a wonderful season in nature, is it not? Warm breezes, May sunshine, growing leaves, gardens, and grass—unless you’re like me, sneezing with allergies! Plus, it’s a wonderful season … more
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En Camino Sacramental con el Señor
Este pasado fin de semana tuve la alegría de regresar a casa en San Louis — finalmente, para ver a mi madre y a la familia — para ser parte de la Primera Comunión de mi sobrino nieto, Charlie … more
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A Sacramental Journey With the Lord
Last weekend I had the joy of returning home to St. Louis—finally, to see mom and the family—and being part of the First Holy Communion of my grandnephew, Charlie Grissom. I had the honor … more
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St. Joseph the Worker Extols God’s Gift of Labor
I trust you have not forgotten that Pope Francis has declared this the Year of St. Joseph. We sure need his example and intercession. We sure need him to bring us closer to Jesus and Mary.His big … more
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San José el Obrero Ensalza el Don del Trabajo de Dios
Confío en que no hayan olvidado que el Papa Francisco ha declarado este año, el Año de San José. Seguro que necesitamos su ejemplo e intercesión. Seguro que lo necesitamos para acercarnos a … more
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It’s Time to Get Back to Mass!
God told us, “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day!”For two millennia, we Catholics have believed that we best keep Holy the Lord’s Day by Sunday Mass!Yes, for the last year, … more
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After the Worst of the Coronavirus:
Fostering a Culture of Life as a People of Hope
Feast of Saint JosephMarch 19, 2021Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,In announcing a year of Saint Joseph, Pope Francis shared that he has been offering this prayer to the foster father of Jesus … more
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La Muerte como Ganancia
Estando ad portas de celebrar la semana santa (que se inicia con el Domingo de Ramos), que tiene como centro el Triduo Pascual (Pasión, muerte y resurrección de Jesús), reflexionaremos sobre el … more
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Después de lo Peor del Coronavirus:
Fomento de la Cultura de Vida como Pueblo de Esperanza
Fiesta de San José 19 de marzo del 2021 Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo, Al anunciar un año de San José, el Papa Francisco compartió que ha estado ofreciendo esta oración al … more
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Understanding Freedom’s True Meaning
Freedom! We hear that word a lot these days. Actually, we humans have been hearing a lot about it since the Garden of Eden! Freedom! It’s a special, cherished, almost sacred word … more
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We Are Sinners. Now’s the Time to Do Something About It
Sorry to bring it up. If not now, during Lent, when? I’m talking about sin. We Catholics are often criticized as “hung up” on sin, guilt ridden, oppressed, negative, beating ourselves up … more
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Confíe en Dios, no en los ‘Príncipes’
Hace un par de semanas, justo después de la investidura de nuestro nuevo presidente, fui invitado al agradable programa de radio semanal, “El rabino y el reverendo”, con mis amigos el rabino … more
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Place Your Trust in God, Not ‘Princes’
A couple weeks ago, right after the inauguration of our new president, I was a guest on the enjoyable weekly radio show, “The Rabbi and the Rev,” with my friends Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and the … more
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