CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Today’s Meditation” – The Word Among Us

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“Their eyes were opened and they recognized him. … Don’t you wish you could have been there when Cleopas and his friend were walking to Emmaus? Wouldn’t it have been exciting to hear Jesus interpreting the Scriptures and to see the look in their eyes when they recognized him in the breaking of the bread? Well, in a sense, we

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Homily 23 [Re: Jesus on Road to Emmaus]; PL76, 1182” – Saint Gregory the Great/ DailyGospel

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“There were two Disciples on a journey together. They did not believe and yet they were speaking about the Lord. Suddenly He Himself appeared but in a form they were unable to …. They invited Him to share their company, as one does with a traveler … So they prepared the table, set the meal, and the God whom they

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CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Catholic TV Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter 4.30.17 – Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C.)

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#Catholic #TV #Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. [Click here for Mass Readings] Your browser does not support iframes.

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Homily, Third Sunday of Easter” – Fr. Joseph Jensen/ Saint Anselm’s Abbey 5.2.14

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“… It would be pointless to speculate much about the nature of Jesus’ resurrection. Someone asked me, “Since He had a body, how could He go through doors?” A simple answer would be that it isn’t said He went through doors, but that He appeared among them, even though the doors were locked. Luke and John are at pains to

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Pope Francis: Gospel must be proclaimed with humility” – NewsVa

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“… In his homily during the liturgy, #PopeFrancis said the #Gospel must be proclaimed with humility, overcoming the temptation of pride. The Holy Father spoke about the necessity for Christians of “going out to proclaim” the Good News. A preacher, he said, must always be on a journey, and not seek “an insurance policy,” seeking safety by remaining in one

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “The First Apology; [The first historical testimony of Christian baptism, in Rome in the middle of the second century]” – Saint Justin, Martyr/ DailyGospel

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“I will also relate the manner in which we dedicate ourselves to #God when we have been made new through #Christ … Those who believe that what we teach and say is true, and who undertake to live accordingly, are instructed to pray and entreat God with fasting for the remission of their past sins, we also praying and fasting

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CATHOLIC PRAYER & MUSIC VIDEO: Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song

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The Divine Mercy Chaplet in song, produced by Trish Short, and featuring scenes from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy. More details follow below the video. The primary prayers of the Divine Mercy Chaplet include: Opening Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, The Apostles Creed … Utilizing a Rosary, on each large bead starting a decade: “Eternal

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY DECREE: Indulgences attached to devotions in honour of Divine Mercy” – VaticanVa

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“… Duty of honouring Divine Mercy: The faithful with deep spiritual affection are drawn to commemorate the mysteries of divine pardon and to celebrate them devoutly. They clearly understand the supreme benefit, indeed the duty, that the People of God have to praise Divine Mercy with special prayers and, at the same time, they realize that by gratefully performing the

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