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St. Paulinus of Nola

Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Saints Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose. Born near Bordeaux, he was the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul, who had extensive property in…
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Love your Enemies

We probably heard THE most challenging words of Jesus to us today as we live out his commandments: "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”      Mt. 5:43-48 Loving one’s enemies more…
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Reflection of John 16: 12-15

This Gospel begins with Jesus telling his disciples that there is much more for him to tell them. However, Jesus realizes that they are striving to absorb and understand what he had been saying. He understood that at this point, they did not have the capacity to absorb anything more. However, Jesus reminds them that…
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The Creed: Apostles vs. Nicene

Throughout Lent and Easter we have prayed the Nicene Creed during Mass. On the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ we will go back to praying the Apostles' Creed. So what is the difference? Here is an article from Ascension Press:  Differences Between the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds The Apostles' Creed The Apostles'…
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