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In the water of baptism, Lord God, Your voice called out, “You are my beloved sons and daughters, with whom I am well pleased.” You breathed your Spirit upon us and washed us in the saving blood of the Lord. Open our ears to hear Your Word, our minds to understand Your call, our hearts to respond faithfully. Give us courage to answer, strength to persevere, and a willingness to be sent. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Christ, in whose blood we have been saved. Amen.
A Powerful Passage
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Take Time to Daydream
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Mercy, Wrapped in Mercy
By Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, C.PP.S. The first time that I preached on the Gospel account of the appearances of the Resurrected Christ to the disciples was the day after my ordination. As I reflected on this narrative then, what caught my attention was that Jesus needed...
St. James the Less Celebrates Anniversary
St. James the Less Church in Columbus, Ohio, has been celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. The celebration concluded on March 11. Following are excerpts from a homily delivered by its pastor, Fr. Antonio Baus,...