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Archives for May 2018

Reflecting on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit: Sanctifier and Giver of Life, Love and Truth

May 19, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Pentecost, descent of the Holy Spirit

The celebration of Pentecost reminds us that right now, here in the present, the Spirit actively and constantly seeks human hearts that thirst for divine love and a new way of life.

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Father, The Hour Has Come, I Am Coming To You

May 15, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

The crucifixion of Christ

In today’s gospel we hear the priestly prayer of Jesus as he prepares to undergo his passionate hour of unspeakable suffering on the cross for but one purpose: Love.

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Go Into The Whole World And Proclaim The Gospel To Every Creature

May 13, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Ascension of the Lord

Bearing witness to Christ and his Church is the primary mission of the Christian disciple. Pope St. John Paul II noted that intentional and regular participation in the salvific mission of Christ constitutes the deepest level of conversion in a person.

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Should Catholics Do Yoga?

May 12, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 12 Comments

hatha yoga and its potential dangers

As popular as Hatha yoga is in America, it’s important to understand it may not always be wise to engage in its practice. When yoga is considered in its full spectrum, it’s difficult to see how it can be compatible with the Christian faith transmitted by the Church.

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Jesus Christ and Human Freedom

May 6, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Jesus is for us a model of holiness (CCC, 459). In and through and with Christ, we begin to understand the real meaning of authentic human freedom, as well as how it is properly exercised. Through faith in Christ and belief in the teaching of his Church, true freedom is unveiled as we begin to see and live by the light of God.

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