All posts tagged Paul of the Cross
No More Plastic Jesus
The cartoon character, Superman, is portrayed as courageous and full of superhuman power to combat earthly enemies. This role is the complete opposite from his alter ego before the public …
St. Stephen: Recipe for Sanctity
Stephen was the first Christian martyr. In the earliest days of the Church only those who, like Stephen, suffered a martyr’s death were recognized as saints. The reason was that …
A Matter of Character
If you look the word “reputable” in the dictionary, it gives several synonyms: dependable, trustworthy, decent, etc. It says nothing about popular, handsome, or rich. The Twelve looked for men …
Something Old, Something New
Slowly mention the names of Abraham, Jesus and Mohammed in the same breath at the beginning of a sentence and watch how everyone’s eyes and ears perk up to see …
Hard Hearts, Stiff Necks
Jeremiah, like so many other prophets of ancient Israel, paints with words. His vivid images from his observation of life hurtle across the centuries like a comet streaking across the …
Knock, Knock, Knock on Heaven’s Door
Ask and receive; seek and find; knock and the door will be opened. So many of Jesus’ memorable words are like this little series. They are easy to memorize as …
Love’s Choice is for Life
Readers of this column today might expect a thought about St. Valentine, whose memory has morphed into an industry of greeting cards and all kinds of romantic gifts. Alas, the …
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