Summary of Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen's goal in writing this book: "[A]ll I want to say to you is "You are the Beloved," and all I hope is that you can hear these words as spoken to you with all the tenderness and force that love can hold. My only desire is to make these … [Read more...]

Healing the Wound of Rejection // Homily for Baptism of the Lord Year C

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Healing the Wound of Hopelessness // Homily for Epiphany Sunday Year C

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Healing the Wound of Abandonment // Homily for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Year C

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Rescued People Rescue People // Holy Family Homily Year C

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I Am Worth Rescuing // Christmas Homily Year C

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Indestructible Joy // Homily for 4th Advent Year C

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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas // 3rd Sunday of Advent Year C

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Summary of Spes Salvi (“Saved in Hope”) by Pope Benedict XVI

Background Pope Benedict XVI's 2007 encyclical, Spe Salvi ("Saved in Hope"), delves into the transformative power of Christian hope. Drawing from Romans 8:24, "In hope we were saved," the Pope explores how this virtue shapes our lives, especially in … [Read more...]

Summary of Carlo Acutis: A Millennial in Paradise by Fr. Will Conquer

Born to a wealthy family in London, England, in in 1991, Carlo Acutis is a sign of contradiction for today's society. Here are a collection of my favourite quotes from Carlo Acutis, with some insights that I gathered from reading this book: "We … [Read more...]