Jerusalem, City of David – Podcast
6 minute podcast providing an overview of the strategic and spiritual importance of Jerusalem, and why it is called the city of David...
13 May, 2020
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Coronavirus – COVID-19 and Pilgrimage Travel
A collection of useful information on Coronavirus COVID-19 especially as it relates to pilgrimage travel with the Crossroads Initiative. What is the status of the upcoming pilgrimages sponsored by the Crossroads Initiative? From Dr. Italy, a veteran international traveler and pilgrimage tour leader. We encourage...
10 May, 2020
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Authority of Vatican II same as Trent – Ratzinger
“It must be stated that Vatican II is upheld by the same authority as Vatican I and the Council of Trent, namely, the Pope and the College of Bishops in communion with him, and that also with regard to its contents, Vatican II is in...
04 May, 2020
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Fundamental Theology, What it is & Why It’s Decisive – Video
In this brief video, Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. ("Dr. Italy") explains what Fundamental Theology is and why it is not just important, but pivotal and even decisive for determining what we believe about God, ourselves, and how we are to live. Christians and non-believers alike are often...
28 April, 2020
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Urbi et Orbi full text – Pope Francis’s Message amidst COVID-19 Crisis
In his Urbi et orbi blessing amidst the Coronavirus Crisis, Pope Francis shared a meditation on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark. The prayer service over which he presided on the steps of St Peter's Basilica took place on Friday evening,...
01 April, 2020
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Digging into the Gospels during COVID-19 – Video
The COVID-19 quarantine has left many of us with more time at home than usual. Here's a video challenge to fix your eyes on Jesus by reading one or more of the gospels from beginning to end. Start with the gospel of Mark. During COVID-19, we...
31 March, 2020
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Focus on the Lord, not on the Waves during COVID-19 – Video
Amidst the storm of COVID-19, we need to keep our focus on the Lord, not the waves and wind. It was when Peter took his eyes off Jesus, looking at the problem, that he sank. The same mistake can sink us. In the midst of the...
30 March, 2020
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Holy Week Readings and Thanksgiving Prayers
Excerpts from two ancient Holy Week homilies followed by a special Holy Week thanksgiving prayer appropriate for either personal or corporate use. Super devotions for the sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday....
30 March, 2020
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Palm Sunday – Obsessed With the Passion of Christ?
This post on the sufferings and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ is focuses on Palm Sunday but makes for a great read anytime during the Lenten Season or Holy Week. Frequent meditation on the Passion of Christ is important because the Passion is...
24 March, 2020
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Building Spiritual Muscle Fighting Coronavirus – Video
5 min video on Building spiritual muscle fighting coronavirus. Growing prudence in justice by battling the storm together. Muscles are only developed through resistance. The fight against Coronavirus can be an occasion for developing spiritual muscle! Holiness is measured by the strength of the three spiritual...
20 March, 2020
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