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St. Francis de Sales—Perfection does not consist in not seeing the world, …
Perfection does not consist in not seeing the world, but in not having a taste or relish for it. — St. Francis de Sales
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Jan. 11 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Feast
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This feast brings to an end the season of Christmas. Ordinary Time lasts from the day after this …
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Theophany Night at the Museum: A Church Comes to Life
Father Peter Galadza blesses the waters during the Great Blessing of Waters on Jan. 6 along the Ottawa River, following the Divine Liturgy for Theophany at the Canadian Museum of …
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Theophany Night at the Museum: A Church Comes to Life
Father Peter Galadza blesses the waters during the Great Blessing of Waters on Jan. 6 along the Ottawa River, following the Divine Liturgy for Theophany at the Canadian Museum of …
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Pope prays for children, peace in Middle East, Ukraine (Dicastery for Communication)
At the conclusion of today’s Sunday Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV extended his “blessing to all children who have received or will receive Baptism during these days” and entrusted them …
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Pope Leo reflects on the Sacrament of Baptism: light, reconciliation, gateway to heaven (CWN)
In today’s Sunday Angelus address (video), Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Sacrament of Baptism and described it as “light,” “reconciliation,” and “the gateway to heaven.”
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is dull except for one sharp priest
(Image: Wikipedia) MPAA Rating: RReel Rating: 2 out of 5 reels The premise for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is promising; a friendly Catholic priest teams up with …
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From Baptism to Mission in Christ and in Us
‘Baptism makes us members of the Body of Christ’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1267). COMMENTARY: Baptism makes us missionary disciples in communion with God and each other. As children …
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Pope Leo baptizes 20 children, emphasizes importance of baptizing newborns (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Mass of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this morning in the Sistine Chapel and baptized 20 children of Vatican employees (booklet, video).
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The late great George Pell and his enemies, part 2
Australian Cardinal George Pell holds a copy of his book, “Prison Journal,” during an interview with Catholic News Service at his residence in Rome Dec. 18, 2020. (CNS photo/Robert Duncan) …