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Living our lives as open books

Living our lives as open books

Posted on October 1, 2017October 2, 2017Author Rev. Father Timothy WarrenPosted in Guest Writer, V5 N4 2017Leave a Reply

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.” (2 Timothy 4:2) I was once told by a priest that clergy should not share too much of their personal life with the congregation. In his opinion, clergy needed to keep a professional distance from parishioners…

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A Commentary on Prayer

A Commentary on Prayer

Posted on October 1, 2017October 2, 2017Author The Rev. Father Andrew SmithPosted in The Prayerful Preacher, V5 N4 2017Leave a Reply

‘We set forth our petitions before God, not in order to make known to Him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in these things it is necessary to turn to God for help.’ – St. Thomas Aquinas I am really bothered by all of the “prayers” that are…

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From the Editor

From the Editor

Posted on October 1, 2017October 2, 2017Author The Right Rev. Gregory W. Godsey, OSFocPosted in From the Editor, V5 N4 2017Leave a Reply

As I write this, Hurricane Irma is ravaging the whole states of Florida, Georgia and parts of South Carolina. The devastation caused by this powerful storm will be monumental. Sadly, there is another hurricane right behind Irma that will add insult to injury to those areas hardest hit. While this is going on, I am…

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When Jesus Goes Apocalyptic

When Jesus Goes Apocalyptic

Posted on October 1, 2017October 2, 2017Author Rev. Father Rick RomeroPosted in USBN Moment, V5 N4 2017Leave a Reply

“To believe is very dull. To doubt is intensely engrossing. To be on the alert is to live, to be lulled into security is to die.” -Oscar Wilde INTRODUCTION: OBSESSED WITH THE FUTURE The first part of the Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent describes apocalyptic events and signs in the heavens and…

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No Room at the Inn

No Room at the Inn

Posted on October 1, 2017October 2, 2017Author The Rev. Father Kenneth Nelan, OPocPosted in V5 N4 2017, Wandering WisdomLeave a Reply

“What’s brought you here?” I asked. “They said I could find help here,” the voice responded brusquely. I prodded further, “How long?” “Seven, no – wait – eight years now I’ve been here.” “Why didn’t you go back?” I asked without thinking. As that last question barely left my lips, I could see a tear…

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The Needed Message of Advent

Posted on October 1, 2017October 2, 2017Author Rev. Father John ConnorsPosted in Guest Writer, V5 N4 2017Leave a Reply

Liturgy is a repetitive cycle not just in terms of seasons, but in the day to day or week to week themes. If you are a regular church goer you may have noticed it because the Church centers her prayers/readings on the life of Jesus Christ, Who always had an underlying if not clear eschatological…

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