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Isaiah’s Garden
Today the Queenship (Coronation) of Mary is celebrated; one of the readings in the LOTH are excerpts from chapters 7-11 in Isaiah, including the most relevant prophesy for today: “…behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel…” (Isa 7:10-17). But it is Chapter 11, describing the peaceful kingdom…
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Memorial of St Alphonsus Liguori
Today we celebrate St Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787), one of the Doctors of the Catholic Church — a gifted writer, pastor, bishop, and founder of a religious congregation who left a career in law to follow the voice of God. While recognized by the Church for his works and teachings on moral theology, my encounters with…