‘The Testament of Mary’ tells an intriguing though not always convincing story. It’s main character—and to an extent its only character—is an old woman fretting about her past as she tries to get the facts straight.
Scripture
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Job and the Mystery of Suffering
Every once in a great while I chance upon a spiritual book which I not only delight in reading but also want to chew on and ponder prayerfully and save to share with others One such is Richard Rohr’s ‘Job and the Mystery of Suffering.’
Posted inFaith, The Word
Who Do You Say You Are?
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), Aug. 21, 2011
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Was the date of Jesus’ birthday chosen from a pagan celebration?
The claim that Christians chose December 25th as Jesus’ birthday because it coincided with pagan celebrations is probably incorrect.
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What does the Annunciation have to do with us?
What is it about the Annunciation that is so captivating? Here’s a meditation on how the story of Gabriel’s visit to Mary can help us in our own relationship with God .