FAITHLINK Aquinas & More: “#Squanto was #Catholic? And Other #Thanksgiving Morsels”
“Reading up on #Catholicism and #Thanksgiving brings a bounty of different stories from history connecting both. …”
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FAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (USA), Thursday 11.24.16 – USCCB/NABRV
“… Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Then he said to him, ‘Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.’”
» Read moreFAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings: Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, Tuesday 11.22.16
“‘… When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come
» Read moreFAITHLINK News.Va: “Pope Francis: Full Text of Homily for Solemnity of Christ the King”
“The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, is the crown of the liturgical year and this Holy Year of Mercy. The Gospel in fact presents the kingship of Jesus as the culmination of his saving work, and it does so in a surprising way. ‘The Christ of God, the Chosen One, the King’ (Lk 23:35,37) appears
» Read moreFAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings: Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday 11.21.16
“When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, ‘I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered
» Read moreFAITHLINK Archdiocese of Washington: “King of Thieves and King of the Universe – A Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King”
“… the good thief claims the victory through his choice for #Jesus #Christ. Will you have the victory? That depends on whether you choose the prince of this world or the King of the Universe, Jesus. Some think that they can tread some middle path, choosing neither Jesus nor Satan. But if you do that, you’ve actually chosen the prince
» Read moreFAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings: The Solemnity of Our Lord #Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Sunday 11.20.16
“… Then he said, ‘#Jesus, remember me when you come into Your Kingdom.’ He replied to him, ‘Amen, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.’”
» Read moreFAITHLINK: #Catholic #Mass Readings: Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time 11.16.16 – USCCB/NABRV
“… ‘Worthy are you, Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things; because of your will they came to be and were created.’ … “
» Read moreFAITHLINK #Catholic #Mass Readings: Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time 11.15.16 – USCCB/NABRV
… “‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me. I will give the victor the right to sit with me on my throne, as I myself first won the victory and sit with my Father on his
» Read moreFAITHLINK: “The Coming of Christ” – Saint Ambrose Commentary on Saint Luke’s Gospel – DailyGospel
“… Being aware of so many sins, what is the point of knowing the Savior will one day come if he has not come into my soul, if he is not recalled to my mind, if Christ does not live in me, if Christ does not speak in me? So it is to me Christ must come and it is
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