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FORUM: The Face of Mercy in Calcutta’s Gutters: Mother Teresa to Be Proclaimed a Saint

«Mother Teresa had to rely on raw faith, hope and charity. These are the virtues of all Christians, not just the spiritual elite. She was one of us after all»

Dec 18, 2015 16:53

Thomas Rosica

Spirituality

“O Antiphons” – The Advent Season’s Brightest Jewels

A series of antiphons at Vespers that magnificently set forth the nature of the coming One

Dec 17, 2015 16:55

Thomas Rosica

Documents

Hebrew Origin of the Jubilee in the Old Testament

In the Torah, the sabbatical year (Shemitta) and the Jubilee (Yovel) are closely connected with each other. After seven sabbatical years, the fiftieth was “consecrated” a jubilee year by the sound of the horn (Shofar) of the ram (Yovel).

Dec 07, 2015 20:14

Thomas Rosica

Spirituality

Catholic Jubilees Date Back to Year 1300

From the archives, an explanation of the special year that starts Dec. 8

Nov 18, 2015 15:22

Thomas Rosica

Archives

Catholic Jubilees Date Back to Year 1300

Upcoming Extraordinary Jubilee 1st Since 1983

Mar 18, 2015 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Archives

Standing With Jews This Yom Kippur

«With them we recall our common trust in Gods grace and mercy, which we have inherited from the Jewish experience of God. With them we honor the richness of Jewish prayer that is at the core of Christian prayer»

Sep 12, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Archives

Is a Day of Fasting and Prayer Worth It?

Emptying Ourselves So That God Can Fill Us

Sep 07, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Archives

Lessons From Jewish New Year

What Jews, Muslims and Christians Long for Together

Sep 02, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Archives

Remembering John Paul I

35 Years Ago Today, Luciani Was Elected Successor of Peter

Aug 26, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Archives

The 'Light of Faith' by Four Hands

‘Lumen Fidei’ helps us to never lose sight of the deep continuity between Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome.

Jul 05, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Archives

Explanatory Note on the Meaning of 'Salvation' in Francis' Daily Homily of May 22

Reflections on Atheists, Christians, and Who Will Be Saved

May 23, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica

Spirituality

The Bare Facts and Bare Feet of the Last Supper

Both the Jewish and Christian traditions view eating and feasting as more than simply an opportunity to refuel the body, enjoy certain delicacies, or celebrate a particular occasion. Eating and feasting became for both traditions, encounters with transcendent realities and even union with the divine. In the New Testament, so much of Jesus’ own ministry took place during meals at table.

Mar 26, 2013 00:00

Thomas Rosica