A homily on the Annunciation Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” –Luke 1:38– We Catholics hear the Gospel account of the Annunciation so often that I think we fail to appreciate fully at least one
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A Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. –John 16:7– As a
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A Homily for those Preparing for Confession Come now, let us set things right, says the LORD: Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they may become white as wool. —Isaiah 1:18— You’ve heard the common expression: as
Read moreThe Courtship of Princess Lucilda By Father Bernard J. Ezaki Tell All the Truth Tell all the truth but tell it slant, Success in circuit lies, Too bright for our infirm delight The truth’s superb surprise; As lightning to the children eased With explanation kind, The truth
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For I know well the Spring that flows and runs,Although it is night. That eternal Spring is hidden, For I know well where it has its rise,Although it is night.I do not know its origin, nor has it one;But I know that every origin has come from it,Although it is
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