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Saint Elias: Prophet and Miracle Worker
Saint Elias: Prophet and Miracle Worker
By Rev. David A. Fisher
It is a common tradition of the Eastern Christian Churches, Catholic and Orthodox, too often refer to the major patriarchs and prophets of Judaism before Christ as saints. Also, often they are referred to by their names as they appear in the Septuagint (Greek Version) of the Old Testament; in this instance he whom we usually call Elijah in English, is Eliyyahu in Hebrew and Elias (???a?) in Greek
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POPE BONIFACE VIII
POPE BONIFACE VIII
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Boniface VIII issued a number of bulls trying to control the emerging independent monarchies of the West. Many turned on him.
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Shrines of Italy: Sanctuary of Saint Rita
Shrines of Italy: Sanctuary of Saint Rita
By Christopher McCarthy
Built in 1947 atop the remains of the original monastery, The Sanctuary of Saint Rita of Cascia is a vibrant monument to her life, housing not only her incorrupt body, but also that of her most devout follower.
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Reflections on the Gospel of Matthew
Reflections on the Gospel of Matthew
By Rev. David A. Fisher
Seven Spiritual Reflections on Matthew's Gospel. Matthew's Gospel seem to have been written primarily for Jewish believers in Christ and to instruct them how he is the fulfillment of the promises made to Moses and is greater than Moses in that he is the Son of God.
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Saint John the Baptizer and Forerunner of Our Lord
Saint John the Baptizer and Forerunner of Our Lord
By Rev. David A. Fisher
The birth of John the Baptist was miraculous and mirrors the birth of Isaac from his parents Abraham and Sarah who were very old, like the parents of John, Zechariah and Elizabeth. Then he was given the name John, meaning graced by God. By being named John, it reveals that he has been singled out, given a particular grace for his future ministry.
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What Does God Ask Of Us: The Call To Holiness
What Does God Ask Of Us: The Call To Holiness
By Rev. David A. Fisher
So often it is easy to get so caught up in all the elements of “religion” and seeing the Church as an institution, that we forget the central mission of our Christian faith; the call to “put on Christ,” to be holy.
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Corpus Christ, Feast of Body and Blood of Christ
Corpus Christ, Feast of Body and Blood of Christ
By Mary Rivers
Feast Day of Corpus Christ
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Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership
By Nathaniel Slattery
Servant Leadership is a lie of the devil, but this article is a brief reflection on what slavery we ought to pursue, or at least which one I have resolved to pursue.
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Ten Spiritual Reflections on the Epistles of Saint Paul
Ten Spiritual Reflections on the Epistles of Saint Paul
By Rev. David A. Fisher
Ten Spiritual Reflections on the Epistles of Saint Paul, that always instruct and challenge us in the Christian life.
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5 Saints Who Were in the Military
5 Saints Who Were in the Military
By Gabriella Batel
In honor of Memorial Day, a list of saints who were soldiers.
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Jesus, Father Emil Kapaun, and Greater Love
Jesus, Father Emil Kapaun, and Greater Love
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Sacrifice must be made in order to love another person. That is what an Army chaplain has shown thanks to the account of the fifteenth chapter of St. John.
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Syriac Monasticism: Individualism, Asceticism, and Symbolism
Syriac Monasticism: Individualism, Asceticism, and Symbolism
By Rev. David A. Fisher
Christian Monasticism began in the ancient Near East of Egypt, Greater Syria, and Greater Persia. Eventually the three pillars of monasticism emerged: Hermits, Communal Monastics, Individual hermitages living in close proximity.
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Shrines of Italy: Abbey of San Galgano
Shrines of Italy: Abbey of San Galgano
By Christopher McCarthy
Abandoned since the late 1400's, the Abbey of San Galgano is something of a time capsule. It takes its name from the medieval knight, Saint Galgano Guidotti, a hermit famous for plunging his sword into a stone as an act of relinquishing his former title. Pristine and peaceful, it's definitely a place worth visiting if you're ever in the region of Tuscany.
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10 Quotes That Prove The Papacy Is Ancient
10 Quotes That Prove The Papacy Is Ancient
By William Hemsworth
The Papacy is an ancient institution and these quotes prove it.
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Pentecost and Beyond
Pentecost and Beyond
By Carlos Solorzano
A brief discussion on how the work of the Holy Spirit in Acts of the Apostles goes beyond just the initial Pentecost event.
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The Language In Which Mary Would Have Sung Baby Jesus Lullabies
The Language In Which Mary Would Have Sung Baby Jesus Lullabies
By Elena Sapphire
Seeing The "Our Father" in Jesus' native language of Aramaic, made me ponder upon the language in which Mary would have sung Baby Jesus sweet lullabies. Our Blessed Mother would have called Jesus, “Yeshua.” This sweet truth to ponder upon, brought a deeper love and reference in my heart for The Name of Jesus.
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St. Abraham of Cyrrhus, Apostle of Lebanon
St. Abraham of Cyrrhus, Apostle of Lebanon
By Rev. David A. Fisher
Christian Monasticism began in the East, in particular its origins were to be found in the so-called Near East; of Egypt, Greater Syria, and Greater Persia.
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