The Greatest of These Is Love

St. Paul enjoins us: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8) An idea of excellence has been on my heart since Charlie came down […]

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Inapproachable Light

(Msgr. Charles Pope has written another gem of breathtaking beauty, The Gifts of Wonder and Awe Are More Necessary Than Ever, found here . Received in meditative mode, his piece published today is heart piercing. Received with intent to correct any egocentric, selfish ways of approaching God, it has great potential to transform our relationship […]

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A Crucial Time for the Laity

(Over these last weeks since learning of the revelations which gave rise to the current crisis in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in America, I hear, as most likely do you, many a lay person initiating a discussion with the question posed: “What CAN we do?” Many have been and continue to pray and […]

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Two Announcements

Today an event occurred at St. Mary Magdelen Parish in Media, PA., entitled: Witness of One Disciple, Spreading the Flame in the Footsteps of Tony Mullen. People involved in the apostolate of the Flame of Love gathered to honor Anthony Mullan, National Director of the movement in the US who died suddenly in March. Members […]

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Reminder Announcement

(Sharing this reminder via Fr. Richard Heilman from his site: Roman Catholic Man. ~Beckita)   “The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace” (Psalm  29:11) “We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression.” President Ronald Reagan   ANNOUNCEMENT: “Peace Through Strength Challenge”  July 16-August 15 […]

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New Prayer Initiative

(From Fr. Heilman, posted on his Roman Catholic Man site and sent via email today, comes an announcement/invitation to, again, unite in prayer. ~Beckita) ANNOUNCEMENT: “Peace Through Strength Challenge” Fr Richard Heilman July 4, 2018 “The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace” (Psalm  29:11) “We maintain […]

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Review, Refresh, Renew, Rejoice

  From the first time I visited TNRS in 2015, I not only found value in reading Charlie’s posts, but also benefited from being nourished by the feast of comments wherein shared thoughts and insights bring new knowledge, refined thinking, encouragement, pearls of wisdom and inspiration. Last week, our dear Crew Dog, who faithfully posts […]

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