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The Lamb is worthy

Rev 5:1-10 I saw that in the right hand of the One sitting on the throne there was a scroll that was written on back and front and was sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a powerful angel who called with a loud voice, ‘Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its […]

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Holy reverence

Rev 4:1-11 Then, in my vision, I saw a door open in heaven and heard the same voice speaking to me, the voice like a trumpet, saying, ‘Come up here: I will show you what is to take place in the future.’ With that, I fell into ecstasy and I saw a throne standing in

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The Virtue of Justice

“Justice is the constant and firm will to give to each one what is his due”. (St. Thomas Aquinas) In this simple definition we find the basis for the practice of this cardinal virtue. Justice is directed, in the first place, to God Himself, for there is nothing more just than to render to Him

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The Virtue of Prudence

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding”. (Prov 2:6) The virtue of prudence is usually considered as the “auriga virtutum”; that is, the moderator or conductor of the other virtues, because it helps us to apply the virtue that corresponds to the given circumstances, in a wise and sensible way.

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The Virtue of Temperance

Yesterday we had thematized the virtue of fortitude, which is so important for following the Lord firmly and perseveringly. Today we will look at another of the four cardinal virtues: temperance. “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the

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The Spiritual Life (Part III)

To advance in the spiritual life it is essential to obey the Holy Spirit. He is our inner guide and teacher. When we become familiar with Him and learn to listen and follow His voice better, our spiritual path can become lighter and more agile. After the Holy Spirit has led us to the first

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The Spiritual Life (Part I)

As we will be on a mission to different parts of America over the next few weeks, we will be leaving the usual framework of daily meditations for a few days. However, this should not be a disadvantage, as we will be dealing with topics that are important for the development of a healthy spiritual

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The good news for humanity

Is 61:1-3 Reading for the memorial of St. Martin of Tours The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,   because the Lord has anointed meto bring good tidings to the afflicted;[a]    he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,    and the opening of the prison[b] to those who

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Obedience to the prophets

1 Kgs 17:8-16 Then the word of the Lord came to him, “Arise, go to Zar′ephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.”  So he arose and went to Zar′ephath; and when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there

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