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In the Shadow of the Cross

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Here is a list of passages from the writings of Paul where the words "cross" and "crucified" appear.  The Christian has been claimed under the sign of the cross.  And Paul illustrates this in different ways:

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Christian Life, Church in the World, Spirituality

St. Valentine and his Dublin Shrine

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St. Valentine is not just one saint, there are three mentioned in different martyrologies connected to February 14: St. Valentine, priest-martyr during the time of Emperor Claudius II, St. Valentine, Bishop of Terni (venerated in the Eastern Churches), and a ...

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Catechism, Christian Life, Christology

Jesus’ Cry on the Cross

{ No Comment \ Tags: benedict xvi, fisichella, mark, mystery of evil, ravasi, suffering \ Feb10 }

And at three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which is translated, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34, NAB) The first time my attention was called to this passage ...

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Christian Life, Church in the World, Lectio Divina, Scriptures, Spirituality

Encountering the Lord in the Midst of Life’s Upheavals II

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The post "Encountering the Lord in the Midst of Life's Upheavals" is the one of the most read articles in the Mystical Geek. It is actually John Chrysostom's commentary on Matthew 14:22-33, which is the account of Jesus' walking ...

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Christian Life, Church in the World

The Year of Faith

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Pope Benedict the XVI has published his "Motu Proprio" for the Year of Faith which will start next year, 11 October 2012 and end on the Feast of Christ the King, 2013. The beginning of the Year ...

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Christian Life, Scriptures

“… and they walked behind Him.”

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Christian discipleship is a fruit of the proclamation of the Kingdom of God.  It is the response to the call to "Repent, for the Kingdom-Reign of God is near." 

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Christian Life, Spirituality

In Humble Service: I and Community in Creative Tension

{ No Comment \ Tags: humility, service \ Oct22 }

Unhappiness is caused by the feeling that somehow I do not fit in the greater community.  Feelings of rejection are aroused precisely because I expect to be accepted for who or what I am WITHOUT conditions.  Feeling rejected, I can ...

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Augustiniana, Christian Life, Fathers of the Church

Of 2012 and Augustine’s Sermon 97

{ 1 Comment \ Tags: augustine of hippo, end of the world \ Oct7 }

Today, the movie "2012" -- a film based on the prediction that the world will end in 2012 -- began to be shown in our cinemas. Providentially, yesterday and today, the Gospel readings from Luke refer to the day of ...

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