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Dec 17, 20181 min read

Strangers to the Word of Life

"The Virgin's gift to us of 'the Word of God' was different from that of the prophets, and the relationship that was formed and endured...

Dec 12, 20181 min read

Free Yourself from Corruption

"Servitude here is the servitude of love for God and it is a fruit of freedom. No one can serve God freely in fullness of spirit, heart,...

Dec 7, 20181 min read

Let Your Heart Beat for God Alone

"According to this covenant that she took upon herself, she became, as far as she herself was concerned, committed to virginity, and as...

Dec 5, 20181 min read

Commit Totally

Mary "gave herself to God as His handmaid, or slave, in the sense that she committed herself totally to Him, body, soul, and spirit. By...

Nov 30, 20181 min read

Why We Fast

"We fast and offer our bodies as a sacrifice; the outward form of this is bearing fatigue, but its essence is the intentional acceptance...

Nov 28, 20181 min read

Christ Crucified Himself in Life

"The Lord crucified Himself for the world before the world crucified Him. He carried out the offering of His body, His self, as a...

Nov 26, 20181 min read

Offer Yourself Totally or Forfeit Christ

"...if we offer anything in place of ourselves it is rejected. If we look around in search of a ram to offer instead of the self, we...

Nov 23, 20181 min read

Apostles Inherited Everything of Christ

"The Apostles inherited the entire life of Christ, and were eyewitnesses and partakers of His works and acts. They inherited the lengthy...

Nov 21, 20181 min read

Imitating and Uniting with Christ

"All the works we perform in the name of Christ, for His sake, and in imitation of Him - whether they be fasting, vigil, patience,...

Nov 19, 20181 min read

Glory and Suffering with Christ

"After fulfilling the course of our salvation with all these works, Christ stands there, face pale and wounds in His hands, feet, and...

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