The Value of Suffering
When we look at today’s first reading, we can see it in light of the time then and now. This is from the latter part of what is known as the Babylonian Exile. This is when the Jews were taken...
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Being Holy and Following Rules
Just following the rules does not make us holy. Seeking to be holy people makes us holy. Continue reading →
Woodstock Vs. Heaven
There is a question that people use as a hippy test. The question is simple, what is the most important event that happened in the summer of 1969. If the person answers Woodstock then although he or she may or...
The Law of the Life
Fr. Sostenes’ latest homily, delivered online on June 10th 2009. There isn´t in the world any place or society that can survive without laws or commandments, they are important for organization, to improve relationships, and to bear the difficulties of...
INTERCONTINENTAL MISSALS
Somerville, MA USA/Cachoeira Paulista, Brazil--In what may be a first for the internet and United States Catholics, parishioners of St. Benedict Parish in Somerville, MA USA attended a mass via internet celebrated for English speakers but originating in Brazil. Webcasting from the studios of the Canção Nova (New Song) religious community, the one hour mass featured English language readings, music and prayers although it originated from the Portuguese language community. New Song is located about one hundred fifty miles north of the Tropic of Capricorn between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janiero, Brazil Continue reading →