In what ways am I blind? Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, of Salt + Light TV, offers insights into this week’s Gospel story of Jesus’ healing of the blind man.
“The child that was born in Bethlehem did indeed bring liberation, but not only for the people of that time and place — he was to be the Savior of all people throughout the world and throughout history,” proclaimed the Pope Benedict. (As reported by Zenit News Service)
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From small moments to the grandest of our lives, Pope Benedict XVI reflects on the “profoundly human reality” of waiting. Reported by Zenit News Service (www.zenit.org)
“Halloween is about death. We see it in the withering of the flowers and the falling of the leaves. So at Halloween, we laugh at death. We hang up silly skeletons, use plastic skulls for candy dishes, put on costumes and eat junk. We do this and enjoy life on this side while we have it. For someday, we will all be part of that celebrated Communion of Saints.”
-Anne Neuberger, contributor to Our Sunday Visitor
Jesus said, “You know that love gives two commandments–to love me and to love your neighbor. I desire that you walk not on one but two feet, and fly to heaven on two wings.”
The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change poses the question: “Who’s under your carbon footprint?” reminding us that protecting those who are impoverished can begin with protecting God’s creation.
“Jesus, because he was perfectly innocent was able to take the depth of suffering into himself, leaving no suffering, no matter how horrible, outside of his reach.”
Father Tim Hepburn, chaplain at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta, Ga.
In 1984, Pope John Paul II entrusted a special cross to the young people of the world. Much like the Olympic torch, for more than 25 years, the 13-foot wooden World Youth Day cross makes an epic pilgrimage to each World Youth Day celebration.
“…these days are so intertwined, that the sign of the cross, which begins and ends all liturgies, only occurs at the start of Holy Thursday. The next time the priest invites the people to sign themselves with the symbol of salvation is at the Easter Vigil. I encourage all readers not to skip any of these days. It will truly make the Easter celebration more glorious.”
