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Of all of the seasons we celebrate in the Church, Advent is by far my favorite. Christmas is coming! And it’s just pure expectation, pure anticipation. But Advent is a tricky thing. Why? Because Advent is not a time to let us get ready to celebrate Christmas. (“You are such a Scrooge, Father.” I know
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Prayer does not make us less aware of the circumstances of life. It makes us even more aware than we ever were before. Why? Because now we see the world as God sees the world. We hear the cry of the poor as God hears the cry of the poor. We are less wrapped up
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A friend, as senior citizen, cited from a list of strategies to keep her well and functioning: compression socks, hearing aids, daily meds for various maladies, frequent dental procedures, X-rays and other tests, frequent weight checks, help to climb stairs. She went on to say she often felt like an old car—partly in humor, partly
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Benedictine Sisters of Boerne are one of the 14 Congregations of Catholic Sisters who are sponsoring this Houston billboard.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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The Sisters pray and look forward to Pope Leo’s leadership, especially as he follows the legacy of Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903) on social justice issues.
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The Tomb could not contain You. The women came. The Angel announced, “He is not here.” Few believed All were bewildered You sent Mary to announce your Rising Your first word to the to the Apostles was Peace You invited Thomas to believe You walked with the two You fixed breakfast Never rebuking Always lovingly
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We will miss Pope Francis’ courageous leadership in the church and in the world. Yet we are glad he is not suffering from his physical illness. Rest in peace ‘good and faithful servant.’
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We know that even in the 6th century, Lent was part of the Liturgical calendar. In Benedict’s Rule, written around 530 AD, chapter 49 gives us his instructions on the Observance of Lent. Benedict tells us, “The life of a monastic ought to be a continuous Lent.” It is natural for us to be eager
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Several years ago, I came to Eagle Pass which was a medically underserved area. At that time, it was a tiny town across from Piedras Negras. Medical personnel from both areas worked together to keep both communities healthy and safe. Health Fairs were held on both sides of the border. If we were to eradicate