I had one of the best retreats I have had in a long time. I was at Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky, the Trappist community that Thomas Merton joined. While I am not sure why it was such a good retreat, the outcome was clear. I needed to incorporate more silence and prayer into my life. As we focus today on the Assumption of Mary, if we only think of this glorious ending, we could forget that her life was not easy. She faced so many hardships over the course of her life. But she is often described as having treasured things in her heart. In other words, over and over again she was a woman of prayer and silence. Maybe today we can resolve in some small way, to imitate her.
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Be Like Mary – Treasure things in your heart
I had one of the best retreats I have had in a long time. I was at Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky, the Trappist community that Thomas Merton joined. While I am not sure why it was such a good retreat, the outcome was clear. I needed to incorporate more silence and prayer into my life. As we focus today on the Assumption of Mary, if we only think of this glorious ending, we could forget that her life was not easy. She faced so many hardships over the course of her life. But she is often described as having treasured things in her heart. In other words, over and over again she was a woman of prayer and silence. Maybe today we can resolve in some small way, to imitate her.
Homily given at Christian Brothers College High School, Town and Country, Missouri on August 15, 2018.
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The Dominican Moment: December 22, 2017
For over 800 years, the Dominican Order has produced brilliant thinkers and holy people. Each day there is a quote from a Dominican saint or a contemporary Dominican voice. Today a quote from Saint Catherine of Siena compares the small value of things and the tremendous value of human beings in comparison.
The Dominican Moment: December 21, 2017
For over 800 years, the Dominican Order has produced brilliant thinkers and holy people. Each day there is a quote from a Dominican saint or a contemporary Dominican voice. Today a quote from Saint Catherine of Siena on how selfishness deceives us before God.
The Dominican Moment: December 20, 2017
For over 800 years, the Dominican Order has produced brilliant thinkers and holy people. Each day there is a quote from a Dominican saint or a contemporary Dominican voice. Today a quote from Saint Catherine of Siena on overcoming fear because of the victory of Christ Jesus.
The Dominican Moment: December 19, 2017
For over 800 years, the Dominican Order has produced brilliant thinkers and holy people. Each day there is a quote from a Dominican saint or a contemporary Dominican voice. Today Blessed Fra Angelico on the connection between beauty, faith, art, and the lived life of faith.
The Dominican Moment: December 18, 2017
For over 800 years, the Dominican Order has produced brilliant thinkers and holy people. Each day there is a quote from a Dominican saint or a contemporary Dominican voice. Today Blessed Humbert of Romans makes the connection between the sound of a dog and the Sacred Preaching.
Catholic School Reflections: What does Advent mean to me? December 21, 2017
Catholic school teachers, staff and administrators were asked the question, “What does Advent mean to you?” Here are there answers. If you are a Catholic school teacher, staff member or administrator and would like to answer the question for possible use in this video series, send an email to deporres@deporres.net
Catholic School Reflections: What does Advent mean to me? December 20, 2017
Catholic school teachers, staff and administrators were asked the question, “What does Advent mean to you?” Here are there answers. If you are a Catholic school teacher, staff member or administrator and would like to answer the question for possible use in this video series, send an email to deporres@deporres.net
Catholic School Reflections: What does Advent mean to me? December 19, 2017
Catholic school teachers, staff and administrators were asked the question, “What does Advent mean to you?” Here are there answers. If you are a Catholic school teacher, staff member or administrator and would like to answer the question for possible use in this video series, send an email to deporres@deporres.net
