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Slavery in the 21st century
… on their site . The postcards will still have a positive effect even if sent after Lent. The modern slavery of human trafficking is not only occurring in far off corners of the …
Be merciful as God is merciful
… and admiration flowed from the Council over the modern world of humanity." … Fifth Sunday of Lent … Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Instead of depressing diagnoses, …
God has called me into existence out of love
… love waiting to forgive us. God is always waiting to be gracious to us. … Fourth Sunday of Lent … Joshua 5:9A, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:18 Luke 14:1-3, …
Morning Briefing, International
… . Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac .] … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …
Morning Briefing
… Clinton falters in Michigan; Trump is on his way … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …
Truth or consequences
… of America, Washington, D.C. Her books include Sacred Silence: Daily Meditations for Lent and This external link will open in a new window In the Image of Christ: Essays on Being …
Morning Briefing
… plans for the year ahead are hanging by a thread. … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …
Notre Dame rebukes ugly politics, gives award to Biden and Boehner
… called the Lateare Award (pronounced lay-TAH-ray) because it is announced on Laetare Sunday in Lent, a period of penance and fasting preceding Easter. It is described as "the oldest and most …
Welcome home
… which was his fine book The Return of the Prodigal Son (Doubleday, 1992). … Fourth Sunday of Lent … Joshua 5: 9a , 10-12 Psalm 34 2 Corinthians5 :17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Hoping to know a … This truth is reflected all throughout the sacred texts and especially in those chosen for Lent. During this season of fasting, prayer, penance and special attentiveness to the poor, we …
Morning Briefing
… Dennis Coday … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …
Each of us has been 'mercied' and loved by God
… The Name of God is Mercy is really a long reflection on today's readings. … Third Sunday of Lent … Exodus 3:1-8A, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Matthew …
Morning Briefing, International
… . Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac .] … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …
Elizabeth Donnelly passes on the faith to her three daughters
… in the church's governance. Thank you, Sr. Camille. Warmest wishes for a grace- and joy-filled Lent and Easter season. [Mercy Sr. Camille D'Arienzo, broadcaster and author, narrates Stories …
'Antiques Road Show' - A Lenten catechesis
… great historical tidbits and notes on contexts of these items. In the our liturgical calendar, Lent is a time to be honest about past failures, while simultaneously being grateful for the … and death. The principle of simplicity is also reflected in the decor of our churches during Lent. … 3. Rediscovering what you already have can spark deeper gratitude for one's inheritance, … of its background. In church, this is the need for catechesis and deeper praxis. To this end, Lent provides a time for personal archeology. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving is the traditional …
Morning Briefing
… Continuity IRA’ to threaten nephew … loses appeal … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … …
The Problem of Indifference
… to confront the problem of indifference. It was what he challenged Catholics to give up for Lent last year, highlighted as a primary obstacle to the "ecological conversion" called for in …
Bishop urges all to 'redouble' prayers, efforts to help people in Flint
… loving effort to rebuild this community," Boyea said Feb. 15. "During this holy season of Lent, please take time to ask the Lord, in a particular way, to guide those seeking to help and …
Morning Briefing
… of Syrian refugees in Canada hits 25,000 … . … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …
A time for mercy
… Mary McGlone … Illustration by Mark Bartholomew … We're in the middle of Lent, our unique catholic (i.e., universal) retreat time. For 40 days, the entire church, from … God introduces Self (no hint of divine gender here) as the great I AM. … Third Sunday of Lent … Exodus 3: 1-8a , 13-15 Psalm 103 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 When we want to … committed, and he on uncultivated potential. Jesus turned the tragic tales upside down. Lent calls us to reflect on our life of faith: what we believe about God and how our daily …
Morning Briefing
… Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. … DailyBreadBanner.jpg … Renew yourself this Lent with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR 's sister publication, Celebration , for … Daily …