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Return of the prodigal son — or father?

This is a reflection I offered on my Morning Prayer stream this morning — on Facebook. There is not a story in the Bible that I have spent more time with than the story of the prodigal son.  Soon after … Continue reading

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Mary, Thomas Merton and Maternal Love

I wrote this (actually Thomas Merton did) a few months before my mother died, a little over six years ago.  I don’t get many hits on this blog, but by far this is the most popular — even today.   Yesterday … Continue reading

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Mary, Thomas Merton and Maternal Love

I wrote this (actually Thomas Merton did) a few months before my mother died.   Yesterday was the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Mother of God into heaven. I’m not surprised that this feast is a difficult one for my non-Catholic … Continue reading

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The Church’s Treasure

The true state of affairs is this.  Valerian has issued an edict to the Senate to the effect that bishops, presbyters and deacons shall suffer the death penalty without delay  — from a letter by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. … Continue reading

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Read all about it…

Zion, the Royal City of God In days to come, The mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it. Many peoples shall come and say: … Continue reading

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It’s just to loud…

I pray the Liturgy of the Hours as often as possible.  Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, sometimes Evening and Night Prayer.  Last week was one of my worst weeks ever.  One of the things that I allow to detract me … Continue reading

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