As the two disciples recount what had just happened to them on their journey, and in the breaking of the bread, the same risen Jesus stands in their midst and imparts His “Peace” to the gathered disciples. What is the meaning of this greeting here and in the other resurrection accounts?

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God has blessed us tremendously with the gift of the Communion of Saints, both for our personal lives and for our business lives.

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The priestly anniversary of St. Josemaria encourages us to renew the resolution that we will gratefully, each day, at the foot of the cross—of the altar—share in the life that Jesus Christ gives us.

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The devil’s “territory,” apart from those “kingdoms of the world” he claimed as his own when tempting Christ, might be difficult to map out—it was, after all, into the swept and tidied house that the unclean spirit returned with a company of devils worse than himself (cf. Lk 4:5; Mt 12:43-45).

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The Lord wants us always to bear in mind two things: the mercy we have received, and where that mercy comes from: the Cross of Jesus.

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I’d like to have a moment of your time. I’m not asking for myself, but on behalf of the Lord Jesus.

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St. Josemaria took the opportunity of the Lenten season to pray more, sacrifice more, and to find ways of giving of himself more generously to those around him. For him, prayer and penance can precisely make much room for joy.

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Lent is a compendium of our whole life, which is a “constant returning to the house of our Father God.”

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Our own “desert” to which Christ is calling us might be anything from a private home, to an office cubicle, to a city street. Wherever the contents of our hearts can and should be revealed, there the Bridegroom awaits us.

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Anyone who has ever tried to be happy by changing their mailing address or some other merely cosmetic, outward change, has discovered the truth of the saying: Happiness is an inside job.

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The team at LifeWork — friends of the St. Josemaria Institute — have researched and developed a way to help women plan their daily life throughout the year.

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Firstly, let me say that I do not think there need be any conflict between one's family life and social life. Just as in a man's life, but with particular shades of difference, the home and the family will always occupy a central place in the life of a woman.

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The parents' mission to educate their children in the faith stems from the sacraments. When they teach the faith at home, it is the Church that is teaching.

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When the Magi prostrated themselves before Christ, what sentiments must have filled their hearts? They must have thought: All of our hardship was worth it.

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The beginning of a New Year invites us to reflect on the areas of our lives that we want to improve, grow, or change throughout the twelve months ahead.

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The readings for the Mass of Christmas night highlight several appearances: from Isaiah, a light has shone; in St Paul, The grace of God has appeared; in St Luke’s Gospel, the angel of the Lord appeared, followed by a multitude of the heavenly host.

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What does the simple, admirable life of the Holy Family tell us? What can we learn from it?

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In a season when Mary’s responsiveness to God’s will is continually before us, the Church in her Advent liturgy invites us not only to reflect on her perfect obedience but also to imitate it.

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Whenever our Lady appears on earth it is to remind us of something that we are neglecting. She never comes to reveal something new, but to express in a new and forceful way what we should already know.

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The theme of thanksgiving is inextricably woven into St. Josemaría's life and books. In his collection of spiritual meditations "The Way", he emphasizes the Christian's duty to constantly thank Our Father.

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