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WSJ, "Feel-Good Gossip," Jan 21, 2012 by C.H. Pak I was reading The Wall Street Journal today with my morning breakfast and coffee, and came across a story about "positive, pro-social aspects of gossip," by Christopher Shea.  The study that he showcased demonstrated that "gossip can relieve anxiety caused by watching others behave badly." Before I go any further into my thoughts on the study

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The Eremitic Life   by Fr. Cornelius Wencel, Er. Cam. (Ercam Editions, 2007) "The mere choice of solitude is an experience of kenosis and death. The hermit, with his childlike heart, approaches death fearlessly. He accepts it with quiet understanding and patience. He does not try to avoid death, to run away from it, or to forget the inevitable necessity of dying...the hermit is perfectly aware

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by Br. Stephen Fahrig, OMV "Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour." (Matthew 25:13) As one Church year comes to an end and a new one begins, the readings at Mass become increasingly eschatological in tone, looking toward the end times and the consummation of all things with Christ's return. This Sunday, we will hear St. Paul address the Thessalonians with these

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by C.H. Pak      Every once in a while the faithful will see something going on at Mass that probably shouldn't be happening and they come asking questions because they're confused. To the weekly or daily communicant such questions may appear bizarre (presumably we've been solidly formed in our traditions), yet we are obliged anyway to answer clearly, kindly, and unambiguously when asked. One

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Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works   Translated by G.R. Evans (Paulist Press, 1987) "To love in this way is to become like God. As a drop of water seems to disappear completely in a quantity of wine, taking the wine's flavor and color; as red-hot iron becomes indistinguishable from the glow of fire and its own original form disappears; as air suffused with the light of the sun seems

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All is Grace: A Biography of Dorothy Day by Jim Forest (Orbis Books, 2011) "Dorothy had a special list with the names of people who had committed suicide. I once asked Dorothy, "But isn't it too late?" "With God there is no time," she responded. She went on to say how a lot can happen in a person's thoughts between initiating an action that will result in death and death itself - that even the

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Here's My Heart, Here's My Hand by William A. Barry, SJ (Loyola Press, 2009) "God's love is not utilitarian...God does not love me or anyone else primarily to achieve some other goals...God desires us into existence, and thus we become desirable and lovely to God. Moreover, God wants us to discover the divine loveliness and let ourselves be attracted to it. But this can only happen if we

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"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) by Stephen Fahrig, OMVThese words of St. Paul came to mind recently as I have been reflecting on the place of gratitude in the spiritual life. I've been rather down in the dumps lately, struggling with a host of stressful, painful and emotionally draining situations that have come my

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The Kingdom of God is Like... by Thomas Keating (St. Benedict's Monastery, 1993) Then he said, "What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?It is like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and 'the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.'"  Luke 13:18-19 In his chapter on the parable of the mustard seed,

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by Stephen Fahrig, OMV Every year on the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church proclaims the gospel of the Transfiguration in the Eucharistic liturgy. This striking episode in the life of Jesus is obviously appropriate for our Lenten meditation insofar as it offers a "sneak preview" of the glory of Easter, a glimpse of our Lord's true glory which shines through as first Moses and Elijah and then

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Friends, Here is Part Three of the OMV short video series on the life of Fr. Bruno Lanteri, founder of the OMV. The caption states: "It takes a different form than the other videos -- more or less a montage of various pieces of footage which will be re-edited and used in "On Fire with the Love of God: Fr. Lanteri and the Oblates of the Virgin Mary" Enjoy!

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Tetragrammaton, or "YHWH" In 21st century America, one can hear the Lord's name tossed about like leftover food in the average English expression: "For G-d sake, what are you doing?" "More snow?! J-sus!" "Oh my G-d, I just saw the funniest thing!" It happens everywhere - at schools (yes, Catholic ones too), in the elevator, on the subway, at the office, and in grocery stores. I often shopped

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Friends,   We're passing on some news about the March for Life given the absence of coverage in the usual fast-food media outlets. The Catholic News Agency article begins as below:  "Washington D.C., Jan 24, 2011 / 07:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Hundreds of thousands of people packed the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 24 to show their support for the human rights of the unborn at the

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Interview with an Exorcistby Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea (Ascension Press, 2006)Review by C. Pak, AC USA Founder"What can be done against temptation?We must immediately resist it with the help of God's grace. A temptation is harmless if we resist and do not entertain it. From the moment we begin to dialogue with a particular temptation, though, considering the pros and cons of what it offers, our

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Friends, Part Two of the OMV Video series on the life of Fr. Lanteri. Enjoy! From the OMV: "It takes a different form than the other videos -- more or less a montage of various pieces of footage which will be re-edited and used in "On Fire with the Love of God: Fr. Lanteri and the Oblates of the Virgin Mary"

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Friends, Below is a link to the first part of a weekly series on the life of Fr. Pio Bruno Lanteri, founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, produced by the OMV congregation. Stay tuned for more new episodes each week! Enjoy. From the OMV: The caption states: "It takes a different form than the other videos -- more or less a montage of various pieces of footage which will be re-edited and

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by Stephen Fahrig, OMV "To the wonderment of nature you bore your creator..." These words, part of the English translation of the traditional Marian antiphon Alma Redemptoris Mater, simply yet powerfully express the mind-boggling mystery which Catholics around the world celebrate this January 1 as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in her title as "Mother of God." They call to mind the

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Friends, this was a powerful video on the facts of abortion. Sign the pledge to wear black on Fridays to mourn the lives lost to abortion and protest against it. Pass it on.

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The Human Experience is now out on DVD. Please consider watching it with others; it covers a breadth of topics about the human condition in 21st century life and is relevant to all of us in the global community. Preview below, website here. Peace be with you.

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by Stephen Fahrig, OMV, AC Librarian In just a couple of days, Halloween will be upon us. For many Americans – especially children – the day is an opportunity to dress up in costumes, eat candy, and generally have some good, harmless fun. For some, however, the holiday has a darker meaning, conjuring up images of witchcraft and Satan worship. Christian opposition to Halloween is usually voiced

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All of us experience a range of emotions from day to day, even from hour to hour. At one moment we may be filled with excitement and enthusiasm, only to have our joy cruelly dashed by a cutting remark from our boss or some bad news about a loved one. At another moment we may be filled with fear and anxiety, while at yet other times we may be struggling with lust or anger. This is the human

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Nicknamed the Angelic Doctor (due to his gift of perfect chastity), Thomas Aquinas' pursuit of the truth became a methodological standard of inquiry in philosophy and theology. Disputatae de Veritate is an extensive corpus covering many questions, disputes and difficulties on the matter of truth. It is a highly recommended read for anyone seeking a deep look into this timeless topic. As a matter

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Covenant and Communion: The Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVIby Scott W. Hahn (Brazos Press, 2009)AC Librarian's Review"Never before in the history of the Catholic Church has a world-class biblical theologian been elevated to the papacy." With these words as an overture, Scott Hahn, a well-known convert to Catholicism and a noted biblical theologian in his own right, launches a book-length

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The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin, SJ (HarperCollins, 2010) Review by C. Pak "Here are the kinds of questions that are proper to Ignatian spirituality, which we'll discuss in the coming chapters:    How do I know what I'm supposed to do in life?    How do I know who I'm supposed to be?   How do I make good decisions?    How can I life a simple life?    How can I be a good

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Dear Boston-based friends,Just a reminder to those of you who can make it that we will be having our Amicizia Cristiana meeting Saturday, July 10 after the 11 am Mass at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine. I will make sure that the door to the front parlor is unlocked so that those who wish to do so may gather there after the Mass.I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.Steve

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AC Librarian's ReviewCatholic Bibles come in many sizes, shapes, and formats. There are study Bibles with extensive scholarly notations, youth Bibles with reflection questions and sidebar articles designed especially for teenagers, giant print Bibles, compact Bibles, and so forth. As a professional student of Sacred Scripture, I am heartened at the wide range of Bibles available to the faithful,

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Sermons of St. Alphonsus Liguori: For all Sundays of the Year (Tan Publishers, 1982)  Review by C. Pak "The present Work is entitled Abridged Sermons for all the Sundays of the Year. They are called Abridged Sermons, because, although each contains abundant matter for a sermon, the sentiments are briefly expressed - not, however, so briefly as to render the sense obscure. A preacher will scarce

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The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinityby Gerald O'Collins, SJ (Paulist Press, 1999)As I write this review, the Church is entering into the eve of Trinity Sunday, a feast day in which Catholics everywhere are invited to reflect in a special way upon the central mystery of our Christian faith, namely our belief that God is a communion of three divine Persons who share one

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Boston-based friends:Just a reminder to those of you who can make it that we will be having our Amicizia Cristiana meeting tomorrow after the 11 am Mass. I will make sure that the door to the front parlor is unlocked so that those who wish to do so may gather there after the Mass.I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.Steve

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Greetings to all on this Ascension Thursday. We would like to update you on some of our goings-on here at Amicizia Cristiana USA. Theologian's Corner: As we have been happily gaining more and more friends around the world, it seems that we've gained some theologians in our networks. We are working to develop a series of posts (book reviews, recent scholarship, polemics) targeted at our

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A Concise Dictionary of Theology by Gerald O'Collins, SJ and Edward Farrugia, SJ (Paulist Press, 2000) Review by C. Pak "Over the past three decades programs of Christian theological study have, by and large, been considerably improved....at the same time, change, growth, and the new diversity have created a language problem - especially for those beginning the study of theology. Students can

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A Brief History of Heresy by G.R. Evans (Blackwell Publishing, 2003) Review by C. Pak "The unity brought into question by the challenge of heresy has not only been of 'faith in one Christ', involving a particular set of 'beliefs about him'. It has also involved questions of 'order'. When the Church is visibly divided, with one worshiping community set against another, it is suffering a

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The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living by Timothy Gallagher (New York: Crossroad, 2005) Review by C. Pak and Stephen Fahrig, OMV Fr. Gallagher expresses a very practical intention for this work: “My aim, then, is to offer an experience-based presentation of Ignatius’ rules for discernment of spirits in order to facilitate their ongoing application in the spiritual

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On God and Christ  by St. Gregory of Nazianzus (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002) Review by C. Pak, Founder, AC USA A Doctor of the Church and one of the three most well-known Cappadocian Fathers, St. Gregory of Nazianzus lived deep within the "homoousia" polemic, i.e., debates about differences between the Father and Son. The Eunomians (sometimes referred to as Neo-Arians) were very much

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Time for God: A Guide to Mental Prayerby Jacques Philippe (Scepter Publishers, 2008)AC Librarian's Review"No one has yet starved to death because they didn't take the time to eat. We always find (or rather take!) the time to do what really matters in life." Jacques Philippe, Time for GodDuring the season of Lent, many of us experience a well-intentioned desire to reinvigorate our prayers lives

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on March 6, 2010 (first Saturday) from 4 to 6 pm at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine. More info at our groupsite. Questions email us at lanterians@gmail.comPeace!

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Just a reminder that we will be having our monthly Amicizia Cristiana gathering this Saturday, February 20. As usual, we'll meet for the 11 am Mass and then adjourn to the front parlor afterwards. I hope to see you then! God bless,   Steve | Chief Librarian, AC USA

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On Feb. 3, Cardinal Sconborn delivered a lecture at Catholic University of America entitled: "Christianity: Alien presence or foundation of the West?" He discussed the tension that exists in the modern world between  modern-day searches for instant gratification and the call of Christianity to live out the gospel. Not only was the history of Christian influence on culture presented, but examples

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on February 6, 2010 (first Saturday) from 4 to 6 pm at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine. More info at our groupsite. Questions email us at lanterians@gmail.comPeace!

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We just came across an AP article that reported how Pope Benedict XVI is now encouraging priests to start blogging: "just using e-mail or surfing the Web is often not enough: Priests should use cutting-edge technologies to express themselves and lead their communities, Benedict said in a message released by the Vatican."This is a positive development for 21st century evangelization, which will

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Amicizia Cristiana USA supports the March for Life. Our founder will be attending and we hope to see many of you there. What is the March for Life? It is a peaceful demonstration of protest against the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe vs.Wade that effectively legalized abortion throughout pregnancy, for any reason, or none at all. Those of us who march on the anniversary of this decision

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Meeting St. Luke Today: Understanding the Man, His Mission, and His Message by Daniel J. Harrington, SJ (Loyola Press, 2009)AC Librarian's ReviewHappy New Year! In the secular world, the new year began just a week ago, but in the Church, a new liturgical year started a little over a month ago on the first Sunday of Advent. With a new liturgical year comes a new cycle of Lectionary readings for

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder about First Saturday adoration from 4-6 pm at St/ Clement Shrine. Due to the school vacation, the seminary community may not be present for rosary and Evening Prayer as they normally are on the first Saturday. Nevertheless, we encourage you to come and pray with any members of the AC and OMV community who will be adoring our Lord at the shrine during the 4-6

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Dear friends, If you haven't gone in a while, we'd like to invite you to consider going to confession before Christmas. Confession is a healthy spiritual practice that brings the faithful closer to Christ, and Advent is a wonderful time to revisit the sacrament if you haven't already. To read more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Catholic Encyclopedia provides a great synopsis here.

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A Child in Winter: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany with Caryll Houselanderedited with commentary by Thomas Hoffman (Sheed & Ward, 2000)AC Librarian's Review Tonight we begin the holy season of Advent, and with it four weeks of preparation to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. Advent is also a time to focus on our belief that this same Jesus will come in

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Meditation and Commentary on the Gospel of Mark by Alfred McBride, O. Praem. (Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, 1992) Guest review: C. Pak, Founder AC USA "In his gospel, Jesus sighs, groans, feels compassion, marvels, gets mad, and openly shows affection for people. Mark gives us a Jesus who could be worn out, hungry, and yearning for a nap. The human face of Jesus glows in the Marcan narrative

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on November 7, 2009 (first Saturday) 4-6pm, at St. Clement's Shrine. More info at our groupsite. Questions email us at lanterians@gmail.com.Peace!

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101 Questions and Answers on the Saints by George P. Evans (Paulist Press, 2007)AC Librarian's ReviewWhenever I teach RCIA or adult confirmation classes, the topic of the saints always raises a host of questions: “How does a person become a saint?”, “Why are certain saints patrons of different activities or groups of people?” and so on. For cradle Catholics, the situation is similar. Many of us

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In his article "The 'Two Step' of the New Censors. A Threat to Catholics?" Deacon Keith Fournier identifies a growing trend in society that aims to exclude Catholics from the public square and prevent them from influencing civil law. Although he leans heavily in his argument on pro-life and marriage issues to support his point, the article is an excellent read nevertheless. Readers should keep in

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on November 7, 2009 (first Saturday) 4-6pm, at St. Clement's Shrine. More info at our groupsite. Questions email us at lanterians@gmail.com.Peace!

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Would you like to learn more about the Amicizia Cristiana and about the spirituality of Fr. Bruno Lanteri, founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary? Join us at St. Clement Shrine (1105 Boylston Street, Boston, MA) this Saturday, October 17, for our first Amicizia Cristiana monthly “Formation and Fellowship” gathering. We will attend the 11 am Mass at St. Clements, and at 11:45 adjourn to the

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Three Good Books About Angels:Angels and Demons, The Angels: Catholic Teaching on the Angels, and The Angels and their MissionAC Librarian's Review Last week the Church celebrated two "angelic" feast days - a liturgy in honor of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael on September 29, and another in honor of the Guardian Angels a few days later on October 2. The importance of the angels

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The Faith of the Early Fathers by William A. Jurgens Guest review When studying the culture, traditions and current climate within the Church today, I find it helpful to go back and review the letters/writings of the Church Fathers. It's amazing how much of those discussions carry forward into our present-day system of beliefs, yet somehow the context has been sloughed off along the way -

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on October 3, 2009 (first Saturday) 4-6pm, at St. Clement's Shrine. More info at our groupsite. Questions email us at lanterians@gmail.com.Peace!

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Praying the Psalms with the Early Christians: Ancient Songs for Modern Heartsby Mike Aquilina and Christopher BaileyAC Librarian's Review“A psalm is serenity for the soul, the bringer of peace, restraining the disorder and tumult of thoughts. It softens the agitation of the soul and disciplines its rebelliousness.” So wrote St. Basil the Great, commending the praying of the Bible’s book of Psalms

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"Let Him do with me whatever He wants as He wants for as long as He wants. If my darkness is light to some soul -even if it be nothing to nobody - I am perfectly happy - to be God's flower of the field." ~ Mother Teresa, 1961, Come Be My Light.This was the personal witness of Gonxha Agnes Bojaxhiu, known today as Mother Teresa. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting this remarkable woman, you

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on September 5, 2009 (first Saturday) 4-6pm, at St. Clement's Shrine. However, due to an Oblate seminarian retreat, the seminary community may not be present for rosary and evening prayer as they normally are on the first Saturday. Nevertheless, we encourage you to come and pray with those members of the AC and the OMV

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Friends, A reminder that perpetual adoration begins on Saturday, and we're kicking off with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Sean. A Boston Globe article appeared over the past several days talking about it - obviously a few errors ("wafer" vs. "host") but still good coverage. Join us for Mass on Saturday, Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption. St. Clement Shrine is located at 1105 Boylston Street,

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Opening the Scriptures: A Guide to the Catechism for use with the Sunday Readingsby Rev. Kris Stubna, STD (Our Sunday Visitor, 2002)AC Librarian's ReviewAs a catechist responsible for a number of parish faith formation programs ranging from RCIA and adult confirmation to a weekly Bible study group, I am always on the lookout for good resources to assist me in my ministry. I recently came across a

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An Ignatian Introduction to Prayerby Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV (Crossroad, 2007)AC Librarian's ReviewFor many people, praying with Scripture is a deeply fruitful means of conversing with the Lord. At the same time, there are countless others who want to incorporate the Bible into their prayer lives, but are unsure exactly how to move forward. Persons in both categories will find an excellent

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If you haven't read it yet, we highly recommend reading Pope Benedict XVI's latest encyclical, Caritas in veritate, or Love in truth. In it he acknowledges how love (charity) "has been and continues to be misconstrued and emptied of meaning, with the consequent risk of being misinterpreted, detached from ethical living and, in any event, undervalued." It is a timely reflection on the

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Hi everyone,As you may know St. Clement Shrine will be going live with 24/7 adoration starting Aug. 15. People have asked about books and good reading to have while at the shrine. AdorationBoston now has a wishlist on Amazon.com.Anyone who'd like to donate books to the bookcase that will be there for adorers is encouraged to do so. The books will be donated for in-shrine use. Consider purchasing

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Looks like a pretty interesting film: http://afterthefallmovie.org/

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Anima Christi: Soul of Christby Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. (Ignatius Press, 2001)AC Librarian's Review"Soul of Christ, sanctify me...Body of Christ, save me...Blood of Christ, inebriate me..."At the shrine where I attend daily Mass, it is customary to recite this venerable prayer, the Anima Christi, at the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration. For many Catholics, the Anima Christi is an

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Hi everyone,Just want to pass on a request from a coordinator at the Sancta Maria House. If this is something you'd be interested in, please consider contacting them at the number below.Thanks and God bless!~~~~~Sancta Maria House, a homeless shelter for women, is looking for dedicated women to be an overnight volunteer. It is a catholic founded shelter run entirely by volunteers and donations.

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Eucharistic Titles in Honor of Corpus Christi! Today the Church celebrates the feast of Corpus Christi, or, as it is more properly known these days, the "Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ." Given the centrality of the Eucharist to our identity as Catholics, it is entirely fitting that we dedicate a special feast day to this fundamental mystery of our faith. In honor of this beautiful day,

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Hi everyone,Just a friendly reminder that AC USA will be at adoration on July 4 (first Saturday) 4-6pm, at St. Clement's Shrine. More info at our groupsite. Questions email us at lanterians@gmail.com.Peace!

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Theology for Beginnersby F.J. Sheed (Servant Books, 1981)AC Librarian's ReviewToday we celebrated Trinity Sunday, a day the Church sets aside each year to focus on the central mystery of our Christian faith, namely our belief that within the one Godhead there are three distinct persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is often remarked that Trinity Sunday is a day that homilists

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Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Justin, a martyr of the early Church who was also a renowned apologist. A pagan who converted to Christianity after studying the Old Testament, Justin was well-versed in both Greek philosophy and the wisdom of the Hebrew Scriptures and thus equipped to engage in dialogue (or polemic, in some instances!) with both pagans and Jews. Among the many

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Devotions to the Holy Spiritby Brian Moore, SJ (Pauline Books and Media, 1988)AC Librarian's ReviewHappy Pentecost! On this great feast day in which we celebrate both the sending of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church, it seemed to be an opportune time to review a "Holy Spirit-themed" book. As I scanned my bookshelves, however, I found that despite having a number of fine books on the

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Christ's Mother and Ours: A Catholic Guide to Maryby Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, CM (Liguori Publications, 2003)AC Librarian's ReviewMay is the month in which Catholics traditionally honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way, so it seems fitting that we should shed the spotlight on at least one good Marian title this month. One such book which I recently came across is Christ's Mother and Ours: A

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"I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold.These also I must lead." So speaks Jesus in today's Gospel reading (John 10:11-18) for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, popularly known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." Jesus originally addressed these words to his fellow Jews, pointing out to them that the Gentiles, too, were meant to be incorporated into the new community that he was forming. God's

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We noticed some news (albeit at the bottom of Boston Globe's section) about Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard professor of Law and practicing Catholic. You can read the article here. She is a great example of one who thoughtfully stands by the Church's principles in the face of liberal ridicule and climate.

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Hi everyone,Due to an event at the Shrine our First Saturday Adoration will be changed in May to May 9. It's the same time (4pm-6pm, come anytime) and same place. Questions please contact Steve Fahrig there. Hope to see you around!

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Easter: Meditations on the Resurrectionby Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap (Liturgical Press, 2006)AC Librarian's Review What do the four medieval methods of biblical interpretation, the sacrament of reconciliation, the writings of St. Paul on faith, and the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 all have to do with the mystery of Easter? Cappuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the official preacher

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"You lousy, worthless hypocrites! You've got a lot of nerve, coming back to this place after what you did!"I don't know about you, but if I were in the position of the apostles gathered in the upper room on the night of Jesus' resurrection, that's the sort of thing I might have expected Jesus to say when he passed through the locked doors and appeared to them on that first Easter Sunday night.

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Periodically we get questions about our group, so here's a brief description of our vision and who we are. If you want to know more, visit our group site.Amicizia Cristiana ("Christian Friendship")Our Vision for the 21st CenturyAn advanced Catholic Church community in the U.S. with renewed enthusiasm for the study of the Catholic faith, constructive dialogue with diverse communities, and peaceful

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Hi there friends,Passing along a job opportunity for interested practicing Roman Catholic women. Info below. If you want to download a copy of the brochure check out the announcement on our group site.Peace!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Housemother Job DescriptionContact: Anyone interested in the housemother position or volunteering in any other capacity may call Peggy at 617.268.5736 or Sancta Maria House at

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Jesus, The Final Days: What Really Happenedby Craig A. Evans and N.T. Wright (Westminster John Knox Press, 2009)It is almost inevitable that during these holiest days of the Church calendar, some major news outlet or media publication runs an article or broadcasts a documentary which purports to cast doubt upon the reliability of the gospel accounts of the passion, death, and resurrection of

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When: First four Mondays in June (1, 8, 15, 22), 7pm-9pmWhere: 149 Washington St., Brighton, MAContact: 617-779-4104MAM website: http://www.sjs.edu/mam/Open to everyone in the Boston Archdiocese. Only cost = textbook, $14.To commemorate the closing of the Pauline Year, the Master of Arts in Ministry Program for Laity at St. John's Seminary is offering a seminar by Prof. Celia Sirois based on the

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The Week of Salvation: History and Traditions of Holy Weekby James Monti (Our Sunday Visitor, 1993)AC Librarian's ReviewIn a few days' time, Christians throughout the world will embark upon the annual celebration of the most solemn period of the liturgical year: Holy Week. The days that comprise this sacred time offer all of us an opportunity to enter more deeply into the commemoration of the

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All, Passing some info along from Fr. Dave at St. Joseph's in Milton. Questions please contact him directly.~~~~~~~~~~~Directed Retreat Experience: Special Offer for Young Adult community: Before we hang out our shingle, and, full throttle, begin advertising, I thought I'd shout down the Young Adult pipeline to offer a special Spring event. The OMV has just re-opened St. Joseph's in

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In an article that appeared in zenit.org, Elizabeth Lev wrote an interesting commentary on Obama's tactics to strip health care workers of their right to conscience, in the name of the "health of women." She compares it to the Christian persecution in the Roman Empire - which I find fascinating. Read more here.

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Not only did Fr. Jenkins invite a pro-abortion leader to speak at a Catholic university, but Notre Dame is apparently conferring an "honorary law degree" upon him, an odd gesture given how anti-Catholic his policies are turning out to be. Not only is he releasing taxpayer dollars to experiment on human embryos, he is also seeking to revoke right of conscience for health care workers.Deacon

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I was both shocked and saddened to read Associated Press' article that seemed to push for abortion to the latest possible term with its vignettes of people who "totally cannot afford another child" and are turning to abortion mills like Planned Parenthood. Their article can be found here.What both authors failed to cover is the life of the child within the womb - at even 8 weeks into pregnancy,

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St. Paul: A Bible Study Guide for Catholicsby Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ (Our Sunday Visitor, 2008)When one thinks of St. Paul, many images come to mind: apostle, missionary, preacher, letter writer. But what about...sacramental theologian? This designation might seem unusual, even unlikely - especially to our brothers and sisters in Christian denominations that revere Paul and his teachings but have

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All, A very eloquent video from Cardinal George to the American people and the Obama administration about the need to keep conscience protection intact for the American people in health care. Obama's administration intends to remove this for health care workers.See link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHwqbGSEeU4Enjoy!

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FYI - there's a great (free) event going on in Boston over Palm Sunday weekend:The Boston Eucharistic Congress for College Students and Young Adults will take place on the evening of Friday, April 3 and all day Saturday, April 4, 2009. This free event will be held in the historic North End of Boston, MA.Visit their official website: http://www.eucharisticcongress.org/index.php

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Hi everyone,St. John's Seminary is holding an open house for their Master of Arts in Ministry program for the laity - see below for more info. Consider going!~~~~~~Are you being called to serve God more deeply as a lay person?Our program is geared for those who seek to serve the Church asPastoral Associates, Religious Educators or in a variety ofadministrative and ministerial positions that are

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The Mystery of the Transfigurationby Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap.(Servant Books, 2008)AC Librarian's ReviewOn this Second Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to reflect on one of the most striking and unusual mysteries of Our Lord's public life: his transfiguration on the mountaintop in the presence of Peter, James, and John. The Transfiguration was a significant moment in many ways. It

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Stained Glass windowNat'l Shrine of Padre Pio, Barto, PAPhoto by C. Pak 2007As we delve into our first week of Lent, it behooves us to recall the central mystery of Christian faith and life: the Trinity. CCC #234 states:The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in Himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries

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The Oblates of the Virgin Mary documented their experience of the March for Life this year with people from St. Clement Shrine and beyond. The link to the YouTube video can be found here.It's outstanding. Enjoy!

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If You Really Loved Me: 100 Questions on Dating, Relationships, and Sexual Purityby Jason Evert (Servant Books, 2003).AC Librarian's ReviewToday is Valentine's Day. In the secular world, this day is largely the culmination of a commercial extravaganza dedicated to the buying and selling of greeting cards, candy hearts, and a wide range of much more pricey gifts for those seeking to impress their

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We noticed an article in the Boston Pilot that speaks to the mandate that President Obama has instituted, essentially forcing health care practitioners to violate their beliefs to obey his demand to provide abortions (killing unborn children). The introductory blurb below: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) -- The Catholic Health Association's board of trustees recently reaffirmed its opposition to any

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St. Clement Young Adults will be setting up groups to attend the Boston Catholic Men's and Women's conferences in April - read on if interested. Enjoy!~~~~~The Boston Catholic Women's and Men's Conferences are coming up on April 18th and 19th!Take a look at the schedule and speaker line-up: http://catholicboston.com/pdfs/2009/BCC2009schedules.pdfIf you are interested in attending, please contact

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Saints of the Roman Calendarby Enzo Lodi, translated by Jordan Aumann, OP (Alba House, 1992)AC Librarian's ReviewThe choices we make about our heroes and role models makes a big difference in the way we choose to live our lives. Such is the claim advanced by the publishers of a great little book entitled Saints of the Roman Calendar, a guide to the esteemed roll call of holy men and women honored

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Today President Obama signed an executive order that releases US funding to support groups that provide abortion services and counseling abroad. That means that our tax dollars are now going to abortion clinics and groups who counsel others to get abortions. Here's the news article that discusses in more detail. His act today effectively reverses the policy that Bush had in place during his

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We noticed a news release that the Vatican launched its own YouTube channel. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/vaticanitThis will be interesting to watch over the next year to see how engagement grows and/or evolves, and whether there is significant impact on how the laity understand what's going on in Rome. Hopefully there will also be some formative stuff in there as well. Enjoy!

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Today we noticed that the White House website has posted its agenda around "women's rights":Reproductive ChoiceSupports a Woman's Right to Choose: President Obama understands that abortion is a divisive issue, and respects those who disagree with him. However, he has been a consistent champion of reproductive choice and will make preserving women's rights under Roe v. Wade a priority in his

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Surprised by Canon Law: 150 Questions Catholics Ask About Canon LawandSurprised by Canon Law Volume 2: More Questions Catholics Ask About Canon Lawby Pete Vere and Michael Trueman (Servant Books, 2004, 2007)AC Librarian's ReviewCanon Law. For some - Catholic and non-Catholic alike - the mere mention of this term conjures up negative images of dour Roman prelates passing sentence of

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