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Reflection of the Gospel: John 14: 23-29

Reflection of the Gospel: John 14: 23-29

EFORMATION: REFLECTION OF THE GOSPEL JOHN 14:23-29 In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to his disciple, Jude: “Whoever loves me will keep my word and my Father will love him and we will come and make our dwelling with him/her.” Then Jesus begins preparing his disciples for his departure. He tells them that his Father will…

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Any teacher will tell you that repetition is a significant way to reinforce the learning of an important concept. The more you have a child repeat 2 + 2=4, the sooner you hope they get it. That technique of repeating was what Jesus was doing with the apostles when he wanted them to know about…

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St. Rita of Cascia

St. Rita of Cascia

High in the hills of the republic of Cascia, in a tiny Umbrian village called Roccaporena, Antonio and Amata Lotti were well-respected peace makers. In 1381, they welcomed their only child, Margherita who was known simply as Rita. Baptized in the church of St Augustine in Cascia, Rita became acquainted with the local Augustinian nuns…

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Peace I leave with you

Peace I leave with you

As he stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica while we waited to hear what his first words to us would be, our new Pope Leo chose to deliver the message that our Lord uttered so often to his followers: “Peace I leave with you.” It is the same message we hear in our…

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