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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 6
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. On the third day he rose again from the dead, ascended into heaven, where he sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty. The Eagle ascending into heaven. Sermon, 233, 1). Wonderful is the fact that, even though he ascended above the heavens, he remains close to those who are still living on earth. Who is this one who is so far away and yet so near, if not he who out of merciful goodness became our brother? Sermon, 171, 1).
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 7
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. From thence he shall come again to judge the living and the dead. The Scales of Justice. Believe firmly what you believe - that he will return. What does it matter when? Prepare yourself for his coming. Put aside curiosity and develop trusting love. What does it matter when? Live as though he were coming today and you will not fear his coming. Sermon, 265, 3, 4). The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Posted by Servitore Fedele.
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 8
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. I believe in the Holy Spirit. The advocate descending to Earth. This excellent guest finds you empty and fills you, he finds you hungry and thirsty and satisfies you abundantly. God the Holy Spirit, who comes from God, when he enters into a man, draws him to the love of God and neighbor. Indeed, he is love itself. Sermon, 225, 4). From The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pt. 1, Ch. 3, Par. 684 and 743-746. The Tablet - UK.
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 11
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. I believe in the resurrection of the body. The butterfly symbolizes movement from incomplete life on earth to beautiful life in heaven. Will these ashes one day take on the form of beauty, be restored to life, restored to light? Sermon, 361, 12). The flesh is the hinge of salvation." We believe in God who is creator of the flesh; we believe in the Word made flesh in order to redeem the flesh; we believe in the resurrection of...
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 4
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. Crown of Thorns symbolizes the suffering of Christ. Exalted is the fatherland, humble the way. The fatherland is the life of Christ, his death is the way. The fatherland is above where Christ dwells with the Father, his suffering is the way. If anyone rejects the way, how can he seek the fatherland? On John's Gospel, 28, 5). P1 Ch 2, Par. 604, 607 and 613).
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 9
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. I believe in the holy Catholic Church, and the Communion of Saints. Christ, signified by Chi Ro, will lead and keep his Church safe. Mary gave birth to your head and the Church gave birth to you. The Church too is a mother and a virgin - mother because she is made of love, virgin because of the integrity of her faith. Sermon, 192, 2). From The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pt. 1, Ch. 3, Par. 750, 771, 780. The Tablet - UK.
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 3
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And born of the Virgin Mary. The Lily, symbol of virginity and purity. O incredible kindness and mercy! On John's Gospel, 2, 13, 15). The Father of mercies willed that the Incarnation should be preceded by ascent on the part of the predestined mother, so that just as a woman had a share in the coming of death; of also should a woman contribute to the coming of life. Lumen Gentium, 56.
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Bellesini Friary: The Feast of St. Rita
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Thursday, May 20, 2010. The Feast of St. Rita. The Feast of St. Rita of Cascia. May 22, 2010. National Shrine of St. Rita in Cascia - Philadelphia, PA. A Suggestion for Prayer. Prayer to St. Rita of Cascia. Heavenly Father, in your infinite love and mercy. You heed the prayer of Your beloved servant, Rita. You graciously grant favors through her intercession,. Which are considered impossible to human skill and effort. Relying on her compassionate love,.
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Bellesini Friary: Corona - 1
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. I believe in God, the Father almighty,. Creator of heaven and earth. The Hand of the Creator God. Confessions 10, 6). The Catechism of the Catholic Church,. Pt1 Ch.1 Par. 222-226). Follow with reflection, then the Lord's Prayer and the Hail Mary. Posted by Servitore Fedele. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Corona of Our Mother of Consolation. Order of St. Augustine. Province of Thomas of Villanova. The Tablet - UK.
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Bellesini Friary: The Corona of Our Mother of Consolation
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An Augustinian Community at Villanova University. Monday, October 26, 2009. The Corona of Our Mother of Consolation. Our Mother of Consolation. St Rita's Chapel, Villanova University. Not much is known of the origins of the Corona of Our Mother of Consolation. Most likely it was linked to the Third Order of Saint Augustine. However, it does have definite links with the devotion to Mary as Our Mother of Consolation, the patroness of the Order of Saint Augustine. The twelve daily postings that follow begin...
