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Psalm 148: Praise to him who sits upon the throne

1. Psalm 148 that we have just lifted up to God is a true “canticle of creatures”, a kind of Old Testament Te Deum, a cosmic “alleluia” that involves everyone and everything in divine praise. This is how a contemporary exegete has commented on it:  “The Psalmist, calling them by name, puts beings in order…. Read More ›

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He sat on a colt

What then was the sign? He sat on a colt, as we have just heard the blessed Evangelist clearly telling us. Perhaps someone will say, “When he traveled all Judea—for he taught in their synagogues and added the working of mira­cles to his words—he did not ask for an animal on which to ride. When… Read More ›

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Transfiguration

In the end we are dealing with a phenomenon that transformed the world. When Christ was transfigured on Mount Tabor, he bestowed on history what we now understand to be an uncreated and natural grace. It has affected the way we view the world ever since. Anthony and his fellow anchorites were not just uneducated… Read More ›

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40 Days for Life

There is a national movement that have asked us to pray in unity to end abortion in the United States. For the 40 days of Lent they ask us to fast and pray, participate in a peaceful protest against abortion, and taking the message of pro-life into the community, especially in our own churches and… Read More ›

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