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The scene projected before us in today’s gospel account provides a contrast between two attitudes of mind and heart. On the one hand, Simon was conscious of no need in his life and therefore felt …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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6/19/13
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There are many ways of teaching. Teachers of the very young often use a method called “Show and Tell.” The Church herself teaches by celebrating a particular feast, which focuses on a mystery of …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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6/12/13
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Today’s liturgy places before us the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us quite clearly: “The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the …
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Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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6/5/13
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Dear brothers and sisters all in Christ Jesus: Let us rejoice in this Blessed Solemnity of Pentecost! Today we celebrate the culmination of the Easter season and the dynamic descent of the Holy …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/22/13
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Our focus today is on the Ascension of Jesus Christ, that is, His return to His Beloved Father in heaven, where He is seated at the Father’s right hand. All three scripture readings proclaimed in …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/15/13
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The final words of a person who is about to die are very precious to that person’s loved ones. Today’s gospel account provides us with some of the thoughts in the Mind and Heart of Jesus Christ, …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/8/13
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“Marching Orders”: that is a colloquial expression, especially familiar to those in the military, for receiving an appointment and/or a set of directives on how to implement the responsibilities …
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Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/1/13
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Though several weeks have passed, the explosions at the Boston marathon are still on many of our hearts. One does not quickly forget terror striking in the midst of what was meant to be an event …
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Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/1/13
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This Mass is being offered within a very particular and historic point of history in our time. Why? Because we are in the Year of Faith, a period of time set aside by Pope Benedict XVI for all …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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4/24/13
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The event described in today’s gospel account is surely one of the more beautiful in Saint John’s Gospel! If we try, that event can come alive: we can hear gentle waves hitting the edge of the …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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4/17/13
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431 views
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