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2017-12-20T06:42:13-05:00

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Don’t even listen to slander; Church Fathers: Day 149

Last updated on: December 20, 2017 at 6:42 am By Pete Socks

The visionary Shepherd of Hermas was a very influential book in early Christian times. Here the writer is commanded to keep away from slander. Even listening to malicious gossip makes you part of the sin. Be simple and guileless, and you will be like children who don’t know the wickedness that ruins man’s life. First, do not speak evil of anyone, and do not listen with pleasure to anyone who speaks evil of another. If you do listen, you will... Read more

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2017-12-19T07:04:08-05:00

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Off the Shelf 051 with Chris Stewart – Casting Nets

Last updated on: December 19, 2017 at 7:04 am By Pete Socks

Chris Stewart is a loving husband, father, and dynamic speaker who has engaged youth and adults with captivating talks for 20 years. His experience in youth ministry and public speaking began in 1996 when he first taught for Totus Tuus, a summer youth catechetical program. He discovered his gift of speaking and has continued throughout the years giving countless talks in the areas of catechetics, theology, spirituality and evangelization. Chris earned his Masters of Theological Studies from the Institute of... Read more

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Chris Stewart

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2017-12-17T06:39:33-05:00

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Learn to tell good jokes from bad; Church Fathers: Day 148

Last updated on: December 17, 2017 at 6:39 am By Pete Socks

It’s quite reasonable to joke about people when you know it will actually make them feel good, says St. Clement of Alexandria. But making fun of people is a dangerous sport, and one a Christian needs to avoid. Older people, looking on the young as children, may (though very rarely) be playful with them, joking with them to train them in good behavior. For example, if you’re with a bashful and silent young man, you might jokingly say, “This son... Read more

A Year with the Church Fathers

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Mike Aquilina

Saint Benedict Press

Saint Clement of Alexandria

2017-12-17T06:34:49-05:00

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Always avoid insults; Church Fathers: Day 147

Last updated on: December 17, 2017 at 6:34 am By Pete Socks

Watch what you say to the people around you, says St. Clement of Alexandria. A Christian’s job is to spread goodwill, not to stir up ill feelings. We should keep away from mocking, the beginning of insults, from which fights and disagreements and grudges burst forth. A man is judged from his words, not just from his deeds. “Do not reprove your neighbor at a banquet of wine,” as the saying is. “Speak no word of reproach to him” (Sirach... Read more

A Year with the Church Fathers

Church Fathers

Mike Aquilina

Saint Benedict Press

Saint Clement of Alexandria

2019-01-22T15:41:33-05:00

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Last minute Christmas gift guide

Last updated on: January 22, 2019 at 3:41 pm By Pete Socks

It’s officially here…..the Christmas time crunch! If you are a last minute shopper and are scrambling for a gift to get that hard to shop for family OR you just wait until the last minute to undertake this task…..here a few suggestions I’ve gotten my hands on that I recommend. Everyone could use a calendar or planner, and there are numerous choices out there. I’m going to lead this guide off with my personal favorite that deserves a cherished spot... Read more

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2017-12-16T21:18:59-05:00

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Lying is always a sin; Church Fathers: Day 146

Last updated on: December 16, 2017 at 9:18 pm By Pete Socks

We often think a lie is good, or at least harmless, if it brings some good effect. But it isn’t, says St. Augustine. The truth is a sacred thing, and we should no more think of lying for a good reason than we would think of committing adultery for a good reason. We must consider every lie a sin, because we should always speak what is in our hearts: not only when we know the truth, but even when we... Read more

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2017-12-15T07:06:27-05:00

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Weigh your words carefully; Church Fathers: Day 145

Last updated on: December 15, 2017 at 7:06 am By Pete Socks

Palladius of Galatia, who spent years among the desert hermits of Egypt, tells the story of Pambo, who thought so carefully before he spoke that he preferred to let months go by rather than give an ill-considered answer. On his death-bed, at the very moment of his passing, Pambo is reported to have said this to the bystanders, Origen the priest and steward and Ammonius—famous men, both of them—and the rest of the brethren: “From the day that I came... Read more

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Church Fathers

Mike Aquilina. Saint Benedict Press

Palladius

2017-12-15T06:51:41-05:00

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Keep silent until the right moment; Church Fathers: Day 144

Last updated on: December 15, 2017 at 6:51 am By Pete Socks

St. Ambrose, one of the great thinkers in Christian history, weighed his words carefully. When we run the risk of being judged by our words, he says, silence is better than speaking. Now what should we learn before everything else? To be silent, so that we may be able to speak. Otherwise my voice may condemn me before that of another acquits me; for it is written, “by your words you will be condemned” (Matthew 12:37). Why should you rush... Read more

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2017-12-12T22:06:55-05:00

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Think before you speak; Church Fathers: Day 143

Last updated on: December 12, 2017 at 10:06 pm By Pete Socks

It’s easy to get carried away when we start talking, says St. John Chrysostom. We should remember how easy it is to sin by a careless word, and take care to consider what we’re about to say. Bind up your words, so that they won’t run riot, and grow wanton, and gather up sins for themselves in too much talking. Confine them; hold them back within their own banks. An overflowing river quickly gathers mud. Bind up your meaning, too.... Read more

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Church Fathers

Mike Aquilina

Mike Aquilina. Saint Benedict Press

Saint Ambrose

2017-12-13T10:44:37-05:00

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When We Were Eve

Last updated on: December 13, 2017 at 10:44 am By Pete Socks

Review by Julie Abell Does anyone reading this blog remember the “Enjoli” commercials for which the actress/spokeswoman sang “I can bring home the bacon…Fry it up in a pan…and never, ever let you forget you’re a man! Cuz I’m a wooommmannnn – Enjoli” If you don’t know this commercial, look it up on YouTube. I bring that up because that will tell you the image I grew up with as the role model for womanhood. While the images today are... Read more

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