Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Assumption completes God’s work in the Blessed Mother since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo corruption. The Assumption is God’s crowning of His work as Mary ends her earthly …
Fr. Crispin Offermans, O.Carm. October 17, 1935 – August 15, 1991 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Fr. Crispin Offermans was born in Geilenckrichen, Germany on October 17, 1935. He professed his vows on …
“It is not in the least my intention to anticipate what is going to be said this afternoon about human knowing, yet I cannot delineate my concept of philosophy for you if, from the outset, I have not pointed to the twofold aspect that our knowledge has: something that is of us and something that …
Today, August 13, is the memorial of the Blessed Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) witnessed the killings of priests, nuns, religious, and Catholic lay leaders throughout Spain. Among those killed were 51 Claretians, most of them young seminarians who just arrived at the Claretian community in Barbastro to finish the final …
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Children were brought to Jesusthat he might lay his hands on them and pray.The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said,“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”After he placed his hands on them, he went away. Matthew 19:13-15 Point for ReflectionHow do you …
“We do not impart philosophical knowledge to you, because you must first and foremost develop it in yourselves. There is no discipline in which swearing on the word of the master is more in conflict with the essence of that discipline, than philosophy. Certainly, also here, the significance of a master who guides you is …
Today, August 12, is the memorial of Blessed Isidore Bakanja. Carmelite martyr. Isidore was born in 1887 in Bokendela, Congo. He was a member of the Boangi tribe. The young Isidore had to work as a bricklayer and farmer in order to survive. He was converted to Christianity in 1906. He worked in a plantation …
Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying,“Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?”He said in reply, “Have you not read that from the beginningthe Creator made them male and female and said,For this reason a man shall leave his father and motherand be joined to his wife, …
“After this word of thanks, a word of welcome to you all, who have come together here, driven by a desire to deepen your knowledge and a growing appetite to reflect on the problems that accumulate all around us in the world. Welcome to this gathering in which we shall gladly make a feeble attempt …
Today, August 11, is the memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi. Foundress of the Order of Poor Clares. Patron saint of television. Clare’s father was a count who died when she was a child. Her mother was the countess Blessed Orsolana. After hearing Saint Francis of Assisi preach in the streets, Clare confided to him …