Daily Archives: 8 June 2018

More Saints Like … Elisabeth Leseur

I suppose I could place her under the heading of “Worthy Women,” given her persecution from within her domestic church. A good summary of her life, and her influence after her death upon her husband is here. The spiritual lever … Continue reading

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Aparecida 445: Five Problems Listed

In this paragraph, the Aparecida bishops outline five particular problems of young people. 445. (Young people) are very affected by low-quality education, which leaves them below the levels needed for competitiveness, compounded by reductionistic understandings of humanity, which limit their … Continue reading

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GeE 72: The Discipline Of Patience With Others

72. Christ says: “Learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). If we are constantly upset and impatient with others, we will end up drained and weary. … Continue reading

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