Christians often think of public prayer held in the Church as a duty. This is the frame of mind many frequently have in the Church.
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“I fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for His body’s sake, which is the Church.” Colossians i. 24.
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The danger of riches is so often mentioned in the Scriptures that we have become accustomed to this warning, and ignore it. This is the way in which St. John Henry Newman begins a sermon “The Danger of Riches,” first preached on the feast of St. Matthew in 1835.
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The saints are God’s athletes. This is what the Church calls St. Dominic on his feast day. All men and women are called to be such saints, but some are given more grace and correspond more fully.
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In the sermon “Human Responsibility” John Henry Newman deals with the question: “Does God choose to send some people to heaven and others to hell? And if so, do people have any say in the matter?” He opens with Jesus’ words, “To sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of My Father.” Matt. xx. 23.
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When man turns from God there is selfishness, injustice, crime, and, with it, pain, sadness and alienation. The brutal killing of George Floyd, along with three other officers abetting the murderous action, is an example of what happens when man forgets his Maker and there is no regard for human life.
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In the sermon titled “Intercession,” St. John Henry Newman reminds Christians of their privilege and duty to intercede before God on behalf of others
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The pandemic infection of Covid-19 has caused many deaths, illnesses, and losses to people and nations
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Do you sometimes feel as though God has forgotten you? Perhaps you feel that your problems are small when compared with so many greater problems
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