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“The killing of the guilty is not the way to rebuild justice and reconcile society, rather there is a risk of nourishing the spirit of revenge and inciting fresh violence.” – Vatican spokesperson Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., on the execution…
The rule and life of the Secular Franciscans is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of St. Francis of Assisi who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with…
Mass at Mt. Irenaeus today was a very intimate experience. There were only about ten people there including the celebrant Fr. Louis McCormick, OFM. New Years Day is probably not a time when many people attend church. The Friars of…
I came upon this prayer after Mass today at Mt. Irenaeus. The prayer was written by Sr. Dianna Ortiz, OSU. I first became acquainted with Sr. Dianna through her book, “The Blindfold’s Eyes.” The book was lent to me by…
If you love truth, be a lover of silence. Silence, like the sunlight will illuminate you in God.–St. Issac – 7th Century Hermit Monk
A few minutes ago I was watching one of the most popular Sunday talk shows and they were speaking of the political ramifications of Bush Administration’s intransigence in Iraq. They were questioning and cajoling each other. There was a good…
Steve Bogner has a great year end post at Catholicism, Holiness and Spirituality. He’s certainly a moderate voice and I’m grateful to be able to read his comments and reflections often. Read more here. Technorati Tags:war, military spending, peace
Following Mass and brunch today I took a walk along the Mountain Road at Mt. Irenaeus. It’s a peaceful and contemplative journey and one that I wanted to make. I reflected on this last day of the calendar year and…
When peaceful silence lay over all, and night had run it half of her swift course, your all-powerful word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven, from the royal throne.–Wisdom 18:14-15. This is the Entrance Antiphon for today’s Mass. There is…
In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.– Brother David Steindl-Rast @ gratefulness.org. Brother David has a tremendous site that I’ve added to the links section. I’ve…