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FEAST OF JOHN OF DAMASCUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Imagine a nation that is just
It’s very hard to get somewhere if you don’t know where it is you’re going. It’s true not only in travel but in the larger destination of life goals as well. For many, contemplation of religious images helps to focus on the inward journey toward holiness. Such images can even aid in establishing relationships with a spiritual guide in the person of the saint. John of Damascus championed the use of images to ignite the religious imagination. This season let’s imagine together what a just nation should look like.
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27
“Open up the gates, so that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.”
to your soul-searching questions
Order priest or diocesan priest?
How do I know whether I'm suited for being an order priest or a diocesan priest?
I’m happy to count among my friends Franciscans, Jesuits, Oblates, Paulists, Marists, and even the rare Camaldolese monk. I also know and love a small army of diocesan priests. I’ve often wondered why each one entered the ministry and, in particular, wound up in the “lifestyle” he currently enjoys. Because I’m curious and also pretty bold, I always ask. Their candid replies have helped me appreciate the process of discernment, the power of the Spirit, and ...
Scripture and tradition
What do Catholics believe about scripture and tradition?
This question is a little like asking, "To whom must I listen: my mother or my father?" For those who view scripture and tradition to be separate—or even in opposition, the answer may be surprising. “Sacred tradition, sacred scripture, and the teaching authority of the church,” says Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s document on divine revelation, “are so linked and joined together that one cannot stand without the others.” Let me ask t ...