Category: Jesus

CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “[Jesus is the Vine, We Are the Branches;] Pope Benedict XVI, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Regina Caeli 2012” – VaticanVa

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene After Resurrection, adapted from image at loc.gov

“… Jesus said to His Disciples, ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser’ … The True Vine of God, True Life, is Jesus who with His Sacrifice of Love gives us Salvation, opens to us the way to be part of this vine. … as Jesus remains in the Love of God the Father, the Disciples

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CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “Saint John Paul II’s Christological Catechesis” – VaticanVa

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“1.Catechesis as contemplation of the mystery of Christ: From 7th January 1987 to 19th April 1989 the Holy Father John Paul II gave extensive catechesis on the second article of the Creed: “I believe in Jesus Christ”. It consists of 85 chapters of a Christological itinerary divided into eight stages: a. Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments (1-13);

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CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Homily of His Holiness Saint John Paul II, 21st Anniversary of the Death of Paul VI, Friday, 6 August 1999” – vatican.va 8.6.99

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Saint Pope John Paul II file photo, adapted from image at archives.gov

“Today, the Eucharist which we are preparing to celebrate takes us in spirit to Mount Tabor together with the Apostles Peter, James and John, to admire in rapture the splendour of the transfigured Lord. In the event of the Transfiguration we contemplate the mysterious encounter between history, which is being built every day, and the blessed inheritance that awaits us

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Holy Mass for Religious on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, World Day Of Consecrated Life 2.2.06”

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View of St. Peter's Basilica at Vatican from River

“… Today’s Feast of Jesus’ Presentation at the temple 40 days after his birth places before our eyes a special moment in the life of the Holy Family: Mary and Joseph, in accordance with Mosaic law, took the tiny Jesus to the temple of Jerusalem to offer him to the Lord (cf. Lk 2: 22). Simeon and Anna, inspired by

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Becoming a True Image of God; Sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, 2-5 ; Opera omnia 8, 335” – Saint Lawrence of Brindisi / DailyGospel

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Christ the King Historic Image Print For Planned Stained Glass Window, adapted from image at loc.gov

“… ‘Therefore give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.’ We are to give back to each their due. Now this is a saying that is truly full of wisdom and heavenly understanding because it teaches us that there are two sorts of power, one earthly and human, the other heavenly and divine… *

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “God and God Alone – A Homily for the 29th Sunday of the Year” – Archdiocese of Washington/Msgr. Charles Pope

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Cross Atop Rocky Cliff

“… Here are some things we might include in a list of what we owe to God: 1. Adoration, love, and gratitude 2. Obedience to His Word and His Law 3. Worship 4. Repentance 5. Support of His Church by attendance at sacred worship, financial support, and sharing of our gifts and talents 6. Proclamation of his Word both verbally

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “[‘Obedient to the Father in the footsteps of the Son’] Meditation for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross” – Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross [Edith Stein]/ Institute of Carmelite Studies/ DailyGospel

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Cross Atop Rocky Cliff

“‘Your will be done!’ (Mt 6,10). This was the content of the Savior’s life. He came into the world to fulfill the Father’s will, not only to atone for the sin of disobedience through his obedience (Rom 5,19), but also to lead people back to their destiny by the way of obedience. The created will is not destined to be

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “[‘Herod sought to see Jesus’] Commentary on St. Luke’s Gospel” – Saint Ambrose/ DailyGospel

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Christ Breaking Bread, Photograph of Painting, adapted from image at loc.gov with credit to Detroit Publishing Co.

“Our Lord is only seen in this world when He wills. What is surprising about that? Even at the resurrection it was only given to those of pure heart to see God. ‘Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God’ (Mt 5:8). How many persons who are blessed had he not already listed but even so he

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “[‘My mother and my brothers’] Woman’s position within the Church” – Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross [Edith Stein]/ Institute of Carmelite Studies

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Nativity Scene Statuary at Church

“In spite of the real organic oneness of head and body, the Church stands by the side of Christ like an independent person. Christ lived prior to all time and all humanity as Son of the eternal Father. Humankind came into being by the act of creation before Christ assumed its nature and entered into it. By entering into creation,

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