As the news, discussion and church pulpit’s become places to hear about the latest round of Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Scandal stories thanks in part to the release of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Grand Jury Report, we have to wonder what news should be shared with young children. As I…
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Say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” Psalms 91:2 NABRE Psalm 91 is fully about a person protected by the LORD. Under the LORD’s protection there is no reason to fear anything. The psalm opens with the declaration that one who dwells in…
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The Roman Catholic Church in the United States finds itself in crisis, one more time. In the early 2000’s the Boston Globe investigative reporting revealed a child abuse scandal that caused the United States Conference of Catholic bishops to unite and create new procedures in response. It became know within…
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Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will have great recompense. Hebrews 10:35 NABRE The Letter to the Hebrew is more homily than letter. It is written to an unknown audience by an unknown author. It explores what is at the heart of Christianity; Christ death for us. Jesus…
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The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. Psalms 23:1-3 NABRE This psalm proclaims the nearness of God.…
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