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Miraculous Power in the Early Church
Miraculous Power in the Early Church
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
The history of those flurries of awesome miracles and healing that occurred in the early Christian liturgies due to the Lord’s spiritual presence is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles.
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Day 319 – The Spirit of Truth
Day 319 – The Spirit of Truth
By David Vermont
As the teachings of the Last Supper come to a close, Jesus speaks more of his death and he reveals to the Apostles that he will send the Holy Spirit to guide them after he is gone. Jesus reveals something important. Namely, there is more to learn, or at least to understand better. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will lead the Apostles into this truth.
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Time Split in Two
Time Split in Two
By E.M. McCarthy
The death and resurrection of Jesus split time in two and began a religion many powerful people tried to stop. The first attempts to stop Christianity began with physical torture and death. Early Christians bought the “field” that contained the pearl of great price with the most precious currency they had, their own blood.
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The Healing Power of the Eucharist
The Healing Power of the Eucharist
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, St. Paul speaks about three parts of the human personality: “May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (NAB, emphasis added).
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Day 318 – The Effect of the Eucharist
Day 318 – The Effect of the Eucharist
By David Vermont
Another important parallel in today’s reading. Recall that the events we are reading now are taking place within the context of the Last Supper. The extensive teachings of Jesus are his final verbal lessons to his Apostles before the Passion begins.
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Corporate Healing in the Liturgy
Corporate Healing in the Liturgy
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
There are four forms in which God is present in the liturgy, all of which can effect healing in the community. These four forms are listed in the Vatican II document The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.
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Day 317 – The Promise of the Holy Spirit
Day 317 – The Promise of the Holy Spirit
By David Vermont
Today we read John chapter 14. I think it is one of the most difficult but most engaging chapters in the Bible. One reason it is difficult is that Jesus keeps switching between the Father, Himself, and the Holy Spirit from one moment to the next.
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Jesus' Corporate Healing Presence
Jesus' Corporate Healing Presence
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
When pondering our personal encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass, we should not lose sight of the fact that the Eucharist is also a societal encounter where God’s transforming power is available to us corporately as alluded to in previous articles. The Christian community can be compared to burning coals.
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Day 316 – John Recounts the Last Supper
Day 316 – John Recounts the Last Supper
By David Vermont
Today we read John’s recounting of the Last Supper. It is important to remember when reading John that his Gospel was written last and that he likely had read one or more of the other synoptic Gospels. Thus, John writes with at least the partial purpose of filling in some of the blanks.
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Touching the Healer in the Eucharist
Touching the Healer in the Eucharist
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
We all know there are many ways in which healing can occur. For example, many people are healed when they are anointed with holy oil, particularly in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. “Is anyone among you sick?
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Day 315 – The Praise of Men
Day 315 – The Praise of Men
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: John 12:27-50 There is an interesting passage in today’s reading. Jesus is preaching to the crowds who even hear the voice of the Father. Despite this, they do not come to believe in Jesus.
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Rebirth and Renewal
Rebirth and Renewal
By Carol Monaco
As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ who took away the sins of the world and conquered death, we also celebrate our own opportunity to be reborn. “Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep…For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” [1 Corinthians 15:20-22]
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Healing in the Eucharistic Assembly
Healing in the Eucharistic Assembly
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Jesus Christ, who died, who was raised from the dead, who is seated at the right hand of God, and who intercedes for us, is present in many ways in his Church. Indeed, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1372) summarizes the ways in which Jesus is present in his Church.
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Day 314 – Holy Week
Day 314 – Holy Week
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: John 12:1-26 Today John brings us to the beginning of the end. Several things to notice: Chapter 12 starts with John telling us it is six (6) days before the Passover. Recall, this is the 3rd Passover John has highlighted for us.
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"It is Finished" Words of Profundity from the Cross
"It is Finished" Words of Profundity from the Cross
By Ralph Hathaway
Listen intently to any of the last seven words Jesus spoke as He hung high and dying, just for you and me, and ponder the real love Jesus has for us.
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BRING IT!
BRING IT!
By Greg Schlueter
As you know, most professing Catholics have at least some issues with Catholic teaching, all the more, non-Catholics! Of course, this has real implications in our efforts to see the Kingdom more fully alive in individual souls, marriages, homes, parishes and this region.
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The Importance of Thanksgiving
The Importance of Thanksgiving
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Just as we should devote adequate time to preparing our hearts before receiving Holy Communion, St. Alphonsus also advises us to spend adequate time in thanksgiving afterward.
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