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    St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr

    Today, February 23, is the Memorial of St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp, whose name means “much fruit,” was born in AD 65. It is testified… Read more “St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr”

    February 23, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Why Do Catholics Celebrate a Chair?

    Today, February 22, is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. Why do Catholics celebrate a chair? Why have a feast day for a chair? Well, the… Read more “Why Do Catholics Celebrate a Chair?”

    February 22, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VIII

    8. Christ, the one Mediator, established and continually sustains here on earth His holy Church, the community of faith, hope and charity, as an entity with visible… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VIII”

    February 22, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    First Sunday of Lent

    Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts,… Read more “First Sunday of Lent”

    February 21, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Biden’s Choice for HHS An Enemy of Religious Liberty

    I am not surprised that Brian Burch, president of Catholic Vote, would write an article opposing California Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s nomination by President Biden as secretary… Read more “Biden’s Choice for HHS An Enemy of Religious Liberty”

    February 20, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Biden’s COVID Boondoggle

    The Reason website has an interesting article addressing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan, a plan that seems to provide little relief to Americans facing the… Read more “Biden’s COVID Boondoggle”

    February 20, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Akash Bashir, Martyr for Christ

    On this first Friday of Lent, it seems appropriate to write about a contemporary martyr. Akash Bashir was a 20-year-old Pakistani Catholic who lost his life to… Read more “Akash Bashir, Martyr for Christ”

    February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Ash Wednesday

    Today, February 17, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a penitential season set aside to prepare for Easter. Lent focuses on Jesus offering… Read more “Ash Wednesday”

    February 17, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Be Solicitous to Make Your Call Permanent

    Today I am sharing the reflection given for Saturday morning prayer by Peter Chiaro to the deacon candidates this past weekend. Peter is a deacon candidate from… Read more “Be Solicitous to Make Your Call Permanent”

    February 15, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VII

    7. In the human nature united to Himself the Son of God, by overcoming death through His own death and resurrection, redeemed humankind and re-molded human beings… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VII”

    February 15, 2021 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

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