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Saint Bartholomew the Apostle Bartholomew is known to us only because his name is listed among the twelve apostles in the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. His name means “son of Tolmai,” and he is sometimes identified with … Continue reading
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An invitation to choose the unfailing treasures What if the abundance of possessions — all this stuff we are accumulating — is, in fact, possessing us? Find a stash of treasure, and our hearts will not be far away. What … Continue reading
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“Becoming Rich Toward God” Of course, we have needs, and so do our families. Suddenly it dawns on us. The name of our frantic acquisition is greed. Has greed begun owning us? How much is enough? How might we move … Continue reading
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Rediscovering the Prayer Jesus taught his disciples The Lord’s Prayer. We have said it so many times the words may have lost some of their power. The Lord’s Prayer serves as a template for structuring prayer (it is shorter than … Continue reading
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Choosing the better part: Even on a sultry summer day, the wind of the Spirit hovers — almost imperceptibly. Our lives rarely accommodate a slower pace for the summer. Yet, we are invited to notice, again, the priorities that drive us. … Continue reading
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Go and do likewise: I think it’s safe to say that most Christians could tell an accurate version of this familiar story by heart. Although it may seem like a simple story first taught to us at a young age, its … Continue reading
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Sent where Jesus intends to go: Though we speak frequently of the twelve named apostles appointed by Jesus, this passage reminds us that Jesus also appointed many others as messengers of the good news. Here we are … Continue reading
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The wind of the Holy Spirit blows with us: In today’s Gospel passage we find Jesus gently preparing his disciples for the coming of the Advocate who will continue the teaching Jesus has begun and remind them of all they had … Continue reading
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Ascension of the Lord: The occasion on which the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. It is the final elevation … Continue reading
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Love One Another: “Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.” An astounding discovery! The Easter news continues to spread to all who would listen. The disciples told people, who in turn, told people, and to this day, we … Continue reading
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