The Beatitudes can be read with an eye to the present, not only the future.
Prayer
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Seeing the ‘Woman of Power’
Resources (money, talents, faith) should be strengthened and increased, as the woman of power’s example makes clear.
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What does it mean to ‘be alert’ during Advent?
We must be mindful of what is happening to us and around us, responsible for ourselves, our actions and our community.
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Pope Francis: Prayer and crying out to God is only source of salvation
The purpose of crying out to the Lord in prayer is not to get used to suffering, but to remember that God, and not humankind, is the only source of salvation and consolation, Pope Francis said.
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Some Catholics took glee in Trump’s Covid diagnosis. Do they need to go to confession?
More than a few people struggled with uncharitable feelings about the president’s illness. How should Christians deal with schadenfreude?
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A Prayer for the Election
Loving God, I ask you to guide me during this important election season.
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Joe Biden and faith leaders pray for Donald and Melania Trump
As news of President Trump’s positive COVID-19 test spread, prayers began flowing for his recovery and for the recovery of First Lady Melania Trump.
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Catholics are divided over award for William Barr at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
The 16th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast is dividing Catholics along partisan lines because it will honor President Trump’s attorney general a little more than a month before the November election.
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Proclaim God’s justice, even when rejected.
During a time of much disagreement and uncertainty, today’s readings offer a few reminders.
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Are you ready for God’s feast?
The parable of the wedding banquet provides insights into how to enter and remain in the kingdom of heaven.