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The Friar. #Dominican #Catholic priest & educator (Ed.D). Love #EdTech. Chaplain CBC high school. #lasallian Check out my website at http://thefriar.org
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The power of history is the power of stories. In looking back at what has happened, we gain a sense of meaning that can be helpful today. Saint Paul recounts salvation history to show…

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May 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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On May 15, the Holy Father Leo XIV met with the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers). The following is the address delivered by the Pope to those present at the audience.

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May 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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In explaining his choice of Leo as pope, Leo XIV referenced another Pope Leo, Leo XIII. Seeing parallels between the time of Pope Leo XIII and today, it might be helpful to read…

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May 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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On May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Hall, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV received in audience the participants in the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches. Below is the text of his remarks.

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May 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Not surprisingly the world was captivated by the process of the Conclave to elect a new pope. This is perhaps because the process is devoid of modern technology, and filled with mystery.…

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/13/you-know-the-hearts-of-all-may14/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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The Friar wants to increase awareness of suffering around the world. From time to time, these updates will be published. Both Gaza and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are…

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May 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Pope Leo XIV made his first social media post today on Instagram. Using the handle pontifex, Pope Leo had this to say.

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May 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We see in the first reading that the plain preaching of the early Church followers of Jesus is resulting in lots of Gentiles believing in Jesus. Barnabas and Paul gather together about…

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May 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Below are the latest updates from the Vatican.

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/12/updates-from-the-vatican-may-12-2025/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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At 11.00 this morning, in the Paul VI Hall, Pope Leo XIV met with media representatives gathered in Rome for the Conclave. The following is the address delivered to them by the Pope.

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May 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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On Sunday, May 11, the Holy Father Leo XIV went to the Vatican Grottoes to celebrate Holy Mass at the altar near the tomb of Saint Peter. The following is the homily delivered by…

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May 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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How often do we find ourselves climbing over the fence instead of going through the gate? Jesus tells us clearly that he is the sheep gate. But sometimes we don't like what he…

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/11/going-in-through-the-gate-reflection-may12/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Looking Ahead: May 12-16, 2025

Looking ahead. We continue to see the wonderful new life in the early Church. The Holy Spirit is active and alive, raising up preachers to share the friendship with Jesus. Jesus himself shares with us what it means for him to be our good shepherd.
Looking Ahead: May 12-16, 2025
Looking ahead. We continue to see the wonderful new life in the early Church. The Holy Spirit is active and alive, raising up preachers to share the friendship with Jesus. Jesus himself shares with us what it means for him to be our good shepherd.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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It is typical for popes to give a message on Sunday's over St. Peter's Square. Pope Leo delivered two sets of remarks. The first is below.

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/11/pope-leos-regina-caeli-message-sun-may11/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Nothing is more powerful than God's love for us. But do we experience it deeply enough to be a light to the nations as missionary disciples?

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May 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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There is no doubt that Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian. Everything released today about his choices for the important symbols for any pope speaks of his deep Augustinian heart. Let's explore them.

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/10/3-symbols-of-pope-leo-xiv/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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When Dominicans elect the Master of the Order or a Provincial, the priorities are set out in the Acts, the official statement of what each chapter does. This provides the roadmap…

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/10/very-dominican-leo-xiv-address-cardinals/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV met with the members of the College of Cardinals, to whom he delivered the following address, followed by a conversation that returned to…

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May 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The words of Jesus are tough indeed. And in today's gospel, many leave because of the hard words of Jesus. But we know his words are Spirit and life.

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/09/spirit-and-life-reflection-saturday-may10/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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How can he give us his flesh to eat? There are Protestant Churches that have difficulty with the Catholic belief that Jesus in the Eucharist is body and blood, soul and divinity…

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May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The Vatican today released Pope Leo's May schedule.

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/09/pope-leos-schedule-for-may-2025/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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In his first Mass as pope, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the closeness of Jesus to all of us, reminds us of struggles and persecution, and assures us of the loving power of the…

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/09/pope-leo-xiv-homily-mass-cardinals-may9/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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In many ways, the results of every conclave is a surprise. When it was announced Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was to be Pope Leo XIV, and he was an American, it was indeed a…

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/09/some-initial-thoughts-pope-leo-xiv-elected/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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This evening the Holy Father Leo XIV, preceded by the Cross, appeared at the External Blessing Loggia of the Vatican Basilica to greet the people and impart the Apostolic Blessing…

https://thefriar.org/2025/05/08/first-urbi-et-orbi-holy-father-leo-xiv/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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May 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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What is to prevent my being baptized? What a great question. The enthusiasm of the Ethiopian for the faith is edifying. Do we share the same enthusiasm for the faith?

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May 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM