Daily Archives: 20 August 2016

Bernard of Clairvaux

Posted on 20 August 2016 by catholicsensibility

The name saint of my graduate school has a feast today. I suspect Trappists around the world today have a little festivity added to their austerity. In his lifetime, Bernard was something of a wunderkind. Abbot at 25. More effective … Continue reading →

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Amoris Laetitia 137: Listening

Posted on 20 August 2016 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis elaborates on how to listen: 137. Take time, quality time. This means being ready to listen patiently and attentively to everything the other person wants to say. It requires the self-discipline of not speaking until the time is … Continue reading →

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