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Category Archives: Saints
The Worker, Silent And Watchful
French painter James Tissot’s interpretation of Joseph, in a busy-looking workshop. Pope Francis’ thoughts on the saint: He helped (Jesus) grow and develop. So he looked for a place for the child to be born. He looked after him, helped … Continue reading
We Heart Feb 14
A few saints get secular recognition, at least by name. Subtract those associated with nations or ethnic groups, and perhaps Valentine, cleric and martyr is one of the very, very few left standing. While recognizing the importance of those brother-missionaries … Continue reading
Legacy
A social media friend posted on today’s saint. I noticed that Polish bishops have asked for him to be named a Doctor of the Church and a patron of Europe. One colleague in ministry met him and interacted with him … Continue reading
Doctor Newman, Presumed?
I caught this news note about Cardinal Ouellet’s proposal that Cardinal Newman be considered a Doctor of the Church. From his acquaintance with the Fathers of the Church, especially Athanasius, he discovered that, in order to keep its integrality, the … Continue reading
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On the website Jesuits in Britain, I noticed this remarkable painting of today’s saint. He looks up from his well-worn handbook, inviting his viewer and companion to something deeper. Going back to my experiences of the Spiritual Exercises, and the … Continue reading
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Día de Santiago
If it’s the 25th, no December, it might be an apostle’s feast day. Today is a good one, my cathedral’s name saint and the patron of a very famous way, as my friend Fran blogs today here. It’s one of … Continue reading
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Saint Benedict Welcomes Guests
Our nation is hardly a monastery, let alone many of our parishes. But on this feast of Benedict of Nursia, some thoughts on welcoming guests. I have never failed to be welcomed when visiting a Benedictine monastery as a pilgrim, … Continue reading
Reconciliation At The Heart Of Community
More from that short book of two Harvard Divinity School lectures, From Brokenness to Community, Jean Vanier has a thought on reconciliation. The jumping off part is where he discusses Jesus urging us to love our enemies. He identifies our … Continue reading
Giving Space vs Competition
In the short book of two Harvard Divinity School lectures, From Brokenness to Community, Jean Vanier explores community as a space of conflict. He gives four moments of conflict. I’ve experienced, seen, and alas, perpetrated, these over the years. He … Continue reading
Of Brokenness
I’ve been absent from online for a bit, but not from some enlightening reading. The death of Jean Vanier inspired me to recheck my libraries–home, work, parish, and county. Among others, I found the slim volume From Brokenness to Community, a … Continue reading
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Jean Vanier Has Died
I’ve just noticed the news that Jean Vanier has died. One religion media tribute is here. There’s a question hanging in the air for those who were influenced by him. Our once-collaborator Neil cited another source in suggesting that if … Continue reading
Blessed Feast of Easter
O splendor of the Father’s light that makes our daylight lucid, bright; O Light of light and sun of day, now shine on us your brightest ray. (St Ambrose, Gracia Grindal, trans., from the LBW, 1978)
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On Good Friday
Good Friday quote from the 6th century from Saint Romanos the Melodist: Let us lay aside all tiresome arguments and attach ourselves to the one on the cross. If it seems right, let us all go along with Peter to … Continue reading
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Joseph’s Day
The young miss treated me to a feast day dinner. On the Indian fun scale of 1 to 5, we determined our main dishes were about a point higher than requested. My three-turned-four was enough to water my eyes all … Continue reading
Down With Junipero?
I notice Californian statues of the saint are toppling. There is controversy connected with the man, as noted on the wiki here. Opposition to his ecclesiastical recognition was well-known as Junipero Serra was making his move up the ladder of … Continue reading →