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He heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds. Proverbs 147:3 On Tuesday, I held a perfect newborn baby. Perfectly formed, yet perfectly lifeless. On Tuesday, my sister lost a son, my mother lost a grandson, and I lost a nephew. The sadness in my family is raw and palpable. I want to be […]
Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Getting back to my list of Catholic social teachings, the option for the poor and vulnerable is up […]
2 Maccabees 12:46 It is a wholesome and holy thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins. This weekend cannot pass for any American, without thoughts of where we were nine years ago. We will forever recall the fateful events, and perhaps discuss them with our children one day. […]
Galatians 6:2-5 Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor’s work, will become a cause for pride. For all must carry their […]
I was all set to talk more about the social teachings of our Catholic Church, but, while at work, I changed my mind. Leviticus 19:32 Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD. I was working in triage, and talked with a man […]