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Israel and Adam: Creation as “Old Covenant”
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- Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
- Jacob Michael
In his epistle to the Galatians, St. Paul rebukes the Christians in Galatia for wishing to receive circumcision and bind themselves to the Old Covenant. As part of his argument, he makes this statement:
As many as are of [ek]… Read More
The Covenant Never Revoked: Israel, God and the Church
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- Thursday, April 26th, 2007
- Jacob Michael
In an essay on Romans 11:28-29 written for the Society of Biblical Literature Seminar Papers, Joseph Sievers notes that "Rom 11:29 was never cited in official Catholic pronouncements before Vatican II." Since the Council, however, Romans 11:29 — "For the… Read More
The Footwashing Ritual and the Sacrament of Holy Orders: A New Look at John 13
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- Saturday, March 24th, 2007
- Jacob Michael
The thirteenth chapter of St. John's Gospel relates the story of the Last Supper in the Upper Room. However, where the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) take this opportunity to record the details of the Supper itself, along with… Read More
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Words of Encouragement
“You have given me a glimpse of your nature, of your relationship with the father. I can’t fully understand that, Lord. Why did you reveal it to me? You want to be known by me. You want me to enter…
Pope Benedict's Day
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass
Saint Peter’s Square, at 12:00
Regina Caeli…
Quote of the Day
“The whole Blessed Trinity dwells in us, the whole of that mystery which will be our vision in heaven. Let it be our cloister.” ~Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity…
Homily of the Day
Father, look out for them.
Saint of the Day
Sts. Donatian and Rogatian (Martyrs)
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Celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Tonight!
Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…
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