Is it really important that Jesus was raised physically from the dead and not just as a spirit? Does belief in the resurrection of the body have any meaning for our own lives? The Ascension of Jesus into heaven sheds light on these questions; because amazingly enough, with the Ascension we learn that the Second [...]
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At the Hour of My Death Call Me
Posted in Death, Eucharist, Prayer, Prayers on Oct 20th, 2010
Anima Christi – 9 (1. Soul of Christ, sanctify me.) (2. Body of Christ, save me.) (3. Blood of Christ, inebriate me.) (4. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.) (5. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.) (6. Within thy Wounds, hide me.) (7. Let Me Never Be Separated from Thee.) (8. From the Wicked [...]
“What word would you use to describe life?” Josh says to his daughter. “Peace,” she replies. “Or perhaps joy.” After a moment she asks him, “What about your own word for life?” “You wouldn’t want to hear it.” No, she probably wouldn’t. The word he is thinking of is “futility.” Josh, you may remember, is [...]