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Dear Friends,
In a few days, as we celebrate our Independence Day, we remember with gratitude the many benefits our country has given us. But we praise and thank God, above all, for all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights (Jas 1:17). May the Lord protect our country and bless it with peace—the true peace and harmony that come from living according to the truth.
Know of my continued prayers for you, and please pray for me, too! |
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Rev. Sebastian White, O.P. Editor-in-Chief |
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SAINT WHO?Saints Who Fostered Vocations to the Priesthood |
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This month’s saints promoted priestly vocations by their prayers, efforts, and example. |
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…and these great features |
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 | The Poetry of Praise by Anthony Esolen
Psalm 8 is like the first verses of Genesis as a hymn, David singing the glory of God’s creation.
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|  | She Pondered These Things in Her Heart by Wendy-Irene Zepeda
A mother considers how in their courtship, her husband sacrificed himself for his future family.
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 | Great Conversion Stories by John Janaro
Ying Lianzhi (1867–1926), born to Chinese nobles, was led to the Church by his study of both Chinese and Western thought and religion.
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|  | Our Life in Christ by Father Richard Veras
Summer vacation can be an occasion to grow in love for our families and in our shared love for Christ.
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 | Source and Summit by Father Gregory Pine, O.P.
In the Eucharist, Christ sustains his friendship for us and invites us to a deeper love for him.
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|  | Saint Mary Magdalene by Jennifer Hubbard
Mary Magdalene’s visit to the Lord’s tomb on Easter Sunday reflects the strength of her love and faith.
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 | Credible Witnesses by Heather King
Servant of God Mary Virgina Merrick (1866–1955) founded the Christ Child Society to help poor children and their families.
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|  | A Father’s Blessing by Christopher R. Mooney
A father’s spouse and children can help him to follow Christ by drawing him out of himself. |
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LECTIO DIVINAA Prayerful Reading of Sacred Scripture |
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Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits.
The Gospel for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sunday, July 14, 2024) Mark 6:7-13 |
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Christ in the house of Mary and Martha
In the house of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Jesus reminds us of the priority of listening to the Word of God over concern for worldly needs. |
| | Christ in the house of Mary and Martha (c. 1580), Tintoretto (1518–1594), Munich, Alte Pinakothek. |
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Art Commentary
Mary Magdalen announces the Resurrection to the apostles
Mary Magdalene confidently faces the apostles, to whom she has been sent with the good news of the Resurrection. |
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Mary Magdalen announces the Resurrection to the apostles (c. 1131), anonymous (Saint Albans Psalter), Cathedral Library of Hildesheim, Germany. |
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The Inspirational Life of Monseigneur de Miollis |
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| Learn about the saintly bishop who inspired the character known as Bishop Myriel in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. |
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