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Why did God choose bread and wine? From a historical perspective, it isn’t difficult to find a reason. Both foods were common within Jewish and Roman cultures, and they were both present at the celebration of the Passover, which was what Jesus and the disciples were celebrating at the Last Supper. However, in a homily,… Read more
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As Christians it can be easy to identify peace as a goal and something to pray for. It is easy to open to the beatitudes and read “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). It is easy to hear the Priest at Mass quote Jesus saying, “Peace… Read more
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Fishing probably had a larger impact on me than I often like to give it credit for. A franciscan these days can’t often bond with another franciscan over fishing because it carries the connotation of a cruel sport that injures God’s creatures. For that (pious) reason, I often went long stretches without fishing through high… Read more
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March, 2025 Care for Creation Peace KT, Back in the spring of 2013, I received the Sacrament of Confirmation which meant selecting a Saint’s name as well. I distinctly remember completing two searches, one for the patron saint of animals, and the other being for the patron saint of sports. I ended up choosing animals… Read more
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