Daily Archives: 29 August 2020

Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Mark 10:46-52

Bartimaeus and Jesus: a familiar story, perhaps. It contains a vital narrative beyond the act of Jesus restoring sight. Christians today, and perhaps especially Catholics, are coming to terms with the demands of discipleship. I would see this passage from … Continue reading

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Redemptoris Missio 64: Generous Bishops

If we were to identify the one quality Pope John Paul II desired most from his brother bishops with regard to the missionary apostolate, I would identify it as generosity. The bishops of Latin America certainly identified this as a … Continue reading

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