While people were listening to Jesus speak,he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalemand they thought that the Kingdom of Godwould appear there immediately.So he said,“A nobleman went off to a distant countryto obtain the kingship for himself and then to return.He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold […]
“Let us not enslave the Spirit and harness him with our formulas.” Bl. Titus Brandsma What do you think of this quote? Write it on the comment section. Photo by Br. Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm.
Today, November 17, is the memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Born in present-day Bratislava, Slovakia in 1207, Elizabeth was the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary and Queen Gertrude of Merania. She was the great-aunt of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal. She married Prince Louis of Thuringia at age 13 (other accounts say 14).
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At that time Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.Now a man there named Zacchaeus,who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man,was seeking to see who Jesus was;but he could not see him because of the crowd,for he was short in stature.So he ran ahead and climbed a
“God’s Spirit must have his own way with us, to blow through us, that he fill us as broadly and abundantly as our hearts, created for the infinite, permit… the fresh breeze is directed at the doors and windows of the study dwelling of our soul, we suffocate in the choking atmosphere of our worldly
Today, November 16, is the memorial of Saint Gertrude the Great. Gertrude was born in 1256 in Thuringia within the Holy Roman Empire. At age four (some reports say five), she was raised in the monastery school of Saint Mary of Helfta. She was described as an extremely bright and dedicated student, she excelled in
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As Jesus approached Jerichoa blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.They told him,“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”The people walking in front rebuked him,telling him to be silent,but he kept calling out all the more,“Son
“He who does not see the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the Church, does not fathom its essence. The awareness of that fact is the safest warranty of the Church’s flourishing… We must therefore broaden our hearts and leave our narrow boundaries, within which our life is lived.” Bl. Titus Brandsma What do you
Jesus told his disciples this parable:“A man going on a journeycalled in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one–to each according to his ability.Then he went away.Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them,and made another five.Likewise, the
“(We should be anchored on God who is) the rock in its varied forms, which do not touch the essence, and yet alter the perspective in no small way.” Bl. Titus Brandsma What do you think of this quote? Write it on the comment section. Photo by Br. Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm.