Daily Archives: 14 January 2026

Covering the Hours

Tanner waiting for papa to pray. And journal. And provide second supper, no doubt.

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Old Testament Canticles: Jeremiah 31:10-14

Many of the Old Testament canticles that landed in the Liturgy of the Hours come from passages of prophetic consolation. The long post-Exile section of Isaiah is well-known, and occasionally pilloried as being consulted too often. The book of Jeremiah … Continue reading

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Dilexi Te 65: Saint Clare of Assisi

Another saint of Assisi: 65. Saint Clare of Assisi, who was inspired by Francis, founded the Order of Poor Ladies, later called the Poor Clares. Her spiritual struggle consisted in faithfully maintaining the ideal of radical poverty. She refused the … Continue reading

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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 6: Gift for Gift

Pope Leo reminds us that the calling to be a priest is a gift from God. Perhaps some people see priests and other ministers as offering the gift of themselves to God and to the Church. That is part of … Continue reading

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