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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Sheri Wohlfert shares a rainy-day reminder of surrender and gratitude.
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Liesl Schiavone recalls the importance of teaching our children the power and purpose of prayer and what to do in case of emergency.
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Can you remember your last life-wake-up call? They come in all forms: it could be a failing grade in math class; a conversation with your boss, husband, or wife; or a close call on the road, to name a few. But then there are the wake-up calls like King Hezekiah received.
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St. Camillus de Lellis, at six-foot-six, towered over the men and women of his time. Yet it would take the loss of his health and his father’s inheritance to allow him to grow and become a spiritual giant. Born in Italy in 1550, he left home at the age of seventeen to fight with the Venetian army against the Turkish invaders. It was during this time that his leg became infected with a serious disease that would remain for the rest of his life.
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Today’s readings invite us to consider the surprising ways God reveals Himself. In the book of Isaiah, we encounter a powerful image of God's sovereignty over nations and rulers. Yet, amidst this powerful display, God's ultimate concern is for the humble and oppressed. This echoes the heart of today's Gospel, where Jesus praises His Father for revealing divine wisdom to the childlike.
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Today’s gospel antiphon, “If today, you hear his voice, harden not your hearts” is one of those instructions that can really cause you to reflect … not just on how difficult it is to understand what a Boston-trained priest is saying, but more importantly, on the state of your heart.
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