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Doctrine of Christ

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Administrator

38. Contrition is one thing, self-knowledge is another, humility is another.  39. Contrition is the result of a fall. He who falls is crushed and stands in prayer without boldness but with praiseworthy persistence, as one who is shattered, steadying … Continue reading →

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The Son of the Carpenter

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Administrator

Glory be to Thee, Who didst lay Thy cross as a bridge over death, that souls might pass over upon it Continue reading →

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The kinds of trials

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Administrator

We find, it is true, a fourth way also in which we know on the authority of Scripture that some sufferings are brought upon us simply for the manifestation of the glory of God and His works, according to these … Continue reading →

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Rise and Walk

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Administrator

“‘Walk’ means to love God with your whole heart, soul and strength [cf. Mk. 12:30], so that you may be worthy to reach the vision of Him Continue reading →

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Lasting Purity of Heart

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Administrator

for if it be not constantly: fixed before our eyes, it will not only make all our toils vain and useless, and force them: to be endured to no purpose and without any reward, but it will also excite all kinds of thoughts Continue reading →

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The Goal

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Administrator

The end of our profession indeed, as I said, is the kingdom of God or the kingdom of heaven: but the immediate aim or goal, is purity of heart, without which no one can gain that end: fixing our gaze … Continue reading →

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Our daily bread

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Administrator

‘Give us this day our daily bread.” These words may be taken either spiritually or literally, because, in the divine plan, both readings are helpful for salvation. The bread of life is Christ; now, this is not everyone’s bread but … Continue reading →

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Roses and Lilies of the Church

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Administrator

In the heavenly camp both peace and strife have their own flowers, with which the soldier of Christ may be crowned for glory Continue reading →

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Simeon’s Song

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Administrator

For the Son was not presented by the servant to His Father, but the servant was presented by the Son to his Lord. Continue reading →

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The image of God

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Administrator

It was because of this that the holy Logos of God took flesh and, being God, He bestowed on us through His own baptism the water of salvation, so that we might be reborn. Continue reading →

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