Henri Nouwen (1932 - 1996) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images. Frank Hamilton, CC BY-SA 3.0MC writes: "What do you think of Henri Noumen? Are his books safe to read?"
September 19
"Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But earnestly desire the higher gifts."
-1 Corinthians 12: 27-31
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe one-sided fact-checking that took place in last week’s presidential debate left many missed opportunities to properly inform the public about issues pertaining to the military, the crime rate, and energy policy, but the saddest omission of all was neglecting to recognize the hundreds of babies born every year who are left to die after failed abortion attempts up to the ninth month of pregnancy.
September 18
"Frequently draw near to Mary. She is like a most secluded sanctuary where you feel penetrated by the spirit of recollection as soon as you enter. For in her presence you live no longer amid the agitation of earth but in the peace of heaven."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
We have received requests for more information about Access Consciousness, an alternative therapy that is rooted in the occult and Scientology but is being passed off as a new way to "become totally aware and to begin to function as the conscious being you truly are." It promises to teach you how to "be present in your life in every moment without judgment of you or anyone else."
by Theresa Cavicchio, OFS“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world … for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.” (Gal 6:14 – 17)
September 17
"Good works should be nothing but an overflow from the inner life. Active works must begin and end in the interior life, and in it, find their means. The active and interior lives are completely interdependent."
-Dom Chautard
September 16
"If you wish to learn how to serve men for their own sake, and for the sake of Christ, draw near to our Blessed Mother."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
September 15
"...If you live in intimacy with your heavenly Mother, your love for purity will increase and temptations will become weaker and less frequent."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
September 14
"... To be a true militant of Christ, you must be in the state of grace."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
