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By Sr. Nun Other Today we celebrated the Feast Day of Simeon, a man to be admired for his simplicity of heart. Fame, fortune, and great accomplishments were not on his resume; instead, we find written these words, “Lord, now … Continue reading →

From the Creator of Praying in Color… The Season of the Nativity: Confessions and Practices of an Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Extremist. 20% OFF through Sunday and Use Coupon Code ADVENTFREE to receive Free Shipping! http://www.paracletepress.com/the-season-of-the-nativity.html Join Sybil on this … Continue reading →

October 9 Echoes of Eternity Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day; we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and … Continue reading →

Degrees of Unpleasantness http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4087914 Degrees of Unpleasantnesswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Melodious Monk A sacrifice is not, as so many people imagine, a mortification; it is not something that is meritorious according to its degree of unpleasantness; on the contrary, in real sacrifice, there … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk A sacrifice is not, as so many people imagine, a mortification; it is not something that is meritorious according to its degree of unpleasantness; on the contrary, in real sacrifice, there is a joy which surpasses all … Continue reading →

Fr. Benedict Groeschel passed away last Friday, October 3. We offer our condolences as we continue to admire the legacy and life of this great man. Fr. Groeschel was kind enough to recommend one of our Christmas books back in … Continue reading →

October 8 Echoes of Eternity But exhort one another daily while it is called “Today”; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 The breaking must continue. The hardness is not all gone. A soft … Continue reading →

Lessons at the Keyboard http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4087909 Lessons at the Keyboardwww.communityofjesus.orgBy Renaissance Girl Someone sent me an email on Saturday night that made me angry. On an impulse, I sat down and sent them an angry email right back! I knew I … Continue reading →

By Renaissance Girl Someone sent me an email on Saturday night that made me angry. On an impulse, I sat down and sent them an angry email right back! I knew I would regret giving in to the temporary relief … Continue reading →