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Do You Believe?

Do You Believe?

The question that the most recent CARA survey at Georgetown, taken in 2023, asked Catholics about what they believe happens during the consecration of the bread and wine during Mass was this: “Do you personally believe that after the Consecration during a Catholic Mass, that Jesus Christ is truly present under the appearance of bread…

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Reflection of the Gospel Luke 24:13–35

Reflection of the Gospel Luke 24:13–35

Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe that you are present here and now as I turn to you in prayer. I trust and have confidence in your desire to give me every grace I need to receive today. Thank you for your love, thank you for your immense generosity toward me. I give you my life and…

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Nicodemus

Nicodemus

Yesterday and today, we have been drawn into a conversation Jesus is having with Nicodemus who is really struggling to understand the meaning of Jesus’ words. Can he believe in Jesus or not? There was a lot at stake for Nicodemus to even be talking to Jesus. Most of the disciples were ordinary people with…

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Blessed Margaret of Castello

Blessed Margaret of Castello

Margaret of Castello was an embarrassment to her noble parents, and a light to everyone else. Blessed Margaret of Castello (1287-1320) should never have been born. At least, that’s what her noble parents thought when they took their first look at their handicapped child. As she grew, it only got worse. The child was, in…

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