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Pencil Preaching for Monday, April 18, 2022
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“Conversion is, literally, a turning — the turning of the soul and all its faculties from sin to complete identification with the will of God.” -Fr. John A. Kane, How to Make a Good Confession
German Bishops’ President Responds to Letter Warning of Schism Risk in Synodal Path
Sascha Steinbach Bishop Georg Bätzing at the German bishops’ spring meeting in February 2021. The synodal assembly has voted in favor of documents calling for the priestly ordination of women same-sex blessings, and changes to teaching on homosexual acts.
Day 108: Saul’s Vanity (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights Saul’s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable […]
St. Apollonius the Apologist
St. Apollonius is also known as Apollonius of Ephesus. He was a Roman senator who lived in the second century. He is thought to come from Ephesus because he was so well acquainted with the Christian history of that area. One early author stated that Apollonius was the bishop of Ephesus; however, since there are […]
Monday in the Octave of Easter
When we read the apparition stories, we are assured that one day we too will be raised from death. But to the people of Jesus’ time, his apparition to his apostles after his death attested to the truth of his statement. After the raising of Lazarus from the dead, he told the people that he […]
(2022-04-17) O Felix Culpa Allows for Repairs to the Heavenly Company
Sermon titled “O Felix Culpa Allows for Repairs to the Heavenly Company” posted on Sunday April 17, 2022. Size: 12.4 MB; duration: 18:37.
(2022-04-16) Rejoice, O Mary, Heavenly Queen
Sermon titled “Rejoice, O Mary, Heavenly Queen” posted on Saturday April 16, 2022. Size: 8.1 MB; duration: 14:26.
Pope Francis Laments ‘Easter of War’ in Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2022
Daniel Ibanez Pope Francis gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter 2022. ‘The wounds on the body of the Risen Jesus are the sign of the battle he fought and won for us, won with the weapons of love, so that we might have peace and remain in peace.’
Pope Francis laments 'Easter of war' in Ukraine and warns of nuclear destruction
Pope Francis used his Easter message to again appeal for peace in Ukraine, saying the country has been “dragged” into a “cruel and senseless war” and that if the conflict escalates, it could lead to the destruction of all of humanity.