This week we continue with the Gospel of Saint Matthew during Ordinary Time. The evangelist focuses today and tomorrow on Christ's words in Chapter Five on love and to what measures we, as His followers, must go to fulfill all that He asks including adhering to the New Law of Talion and the need to love our enemies even though that may be difficult, it is what God asks.
For more, see INSPIRATION.
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The fruits of the Korean summit between North Korean President Kim Jong II and South Korean President Kim Dae Jung are already paying off. Jong, at the urging of Jung, will invite Pope John Paul II to visit North Korea. Jung is South Korea's first Catholic president. North Korea, with only 3,000 Catholics, is the new missionary frontier.
For more, see NEWS.
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With so many arguments over married clergy, Pat Ludwa tackles the issue in his VIEW FROM THE PEW the way it should be addressed: by pointing out what Jesus emphasized, and what the late Cardinal John O'Connor highlighted in his excellent book "Celibacy Isn't The Problem." Pat proves His Eminence was right: Celibacy isn't the problem!
For more, see FEATURES.
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On Monday we commemorate the 659th anniversary of the death of Saint Juliana Falconieri, foundress of the Servite nuns. Juliana, a victim soul, was born in Florence in 1270 to a wealthy family and took care of her mother for many years. After her mother's death, Juliana gave her fiat to God, dedicating her life to serving the sick through joyfully living her vows. She had a great love for the Holy Eucharist. For more, see CURRENTS.
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