Tag: Eucharist
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Amen, Amen: Faith, Works, Sacraments, and the Gospel of John
Brothers and sisters in Christ, and especially my Protestant brothers and sisters, I want to begin with a simple question. If every outward action connected with salvation is dismissed as a “work,” then what do we do with the Gospel of John? When we read John carefully, we find that Jesus repeatedly presents divine grace…
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What Began in Eden Points to Calvary
The Bride From the Side There is a mystery hidden in the opening pages of Genesis that reaches its fulfillment beneath the Cross. In the garden, Adam is cast into a deep sleep. God opens his side, and from his side comes the woman who will become his bride: “Then the Lord God cast a…
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The Courage to Become the Man God Created You to Be
What does it truly mean to be a man? In Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be, Fr. Larry Richards challenges the world’s definition of masculinity and points readers toward the only perfect example Jesus Christ. This reflection explores authentic manhood through the lens of Scripture, repentance, sacrificial love, and holiness,…