Go (or abide) in peace, and pray for me, a sinner.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones

for the blessed Virgin Mary; for the holy patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs;

In your infinite love you made us for yourself

My reflections on The Presentation of Christ in the Temple today

That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives, the homeless and the hungry, and all who are desolate and oppressed,

Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye

This exists ⚓️

Today we thank God for St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican friar and Doctor of the Church, one of the most influential Western theologians in history. He’s primarily known for his understanding of theology as a science, processable by faith and reason harmonised

🧵 Today we thank God for St. Timothy, bishop of Ephesus, born of a Jewish mother and Gentile father, & St. Titus, bishop of Crete and Gentile convert - both companions of Paul. There’s something to notice about St. Paul’s companions (not just these two) having such mixed heritage…

Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?

Today is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Bless You, Lord, who transformed the most unlikely man. Saul hunted and benefited from arresting and killing his fellow man, but You opened his heart so that he could surrender to Your love and atone for those sins. From You came Paul, full of love.

Mary the Virgin, the God-bearer (Theotokos);

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

Today we thank God for St. Agnes, child martyr, and her devotion to Christ against the murderous Roman Empire. Intercede for us, blessed St. Agnes, to frustrate every empire that still exalts itself above mercy, withholds justice, and turns to violence, thereby denying Our Lord and His gift of peace

A joy today to attend an ecumenical service at Westminster Cathedral marking St John Henry Newman’s proclamation as a Doctor of the Church. Newman became the 38th such Doctor, and only the second English person, after the Venerable Bede, to receive the distinction.

🧵 Today we thank God for St. Anthony the Great of Egypt - one of my favourite saints - Desert Father, hermit, and one of the earliest wilderness ascetics. St. Anthony gave all his wealth to the poor and withdrew into solitude, although he would eventually lead an ascetic community in glorifying God

I will, with God's help.

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🧵 Today, we thank God for St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop of Poitiers, a Doctor of the Church, "hammer of the Arians" for Western Christianity, and a hymn writer.

🧵 Today, we thank God for St. Aelred of Hexham, Cistercian monk & abbot of Rievaulx. If you’ve never read any of his works on Christian friendship, I would highly recommend them. They aren’t long, and promote a theology in which God’s plan manifests through EQUAL relationships of “good will”

the ICE agent who murdered Renee Nicole Good is a Christian. this is the direct consequence of a Christianity which conceives of faith in Jesus as something merely to be proclaimed as a ticket to salvation, rather than a radical path of obedience, selflessness, and action.

O Lord, arise, help us; And deliver us for thy Name's sake.

The Offering of Christ once made in that perfect redemption, propitiation, and satisfaction, for all the sins of the whole world, both original and actual; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone.

yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation

Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers

"My enemy will say, ‘I have prevailed’; my foes will rejoice because I am shaken. But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation." - Psalm 13

Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly city,

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones

O Lord, arise, help us;

Lord, in your mercy.

Pray for Venezuela and its people to endure against the invasive, murderous war machine that is the US government

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

Today we thank God for St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory of Nazianzus, two of the Cappadocian Fathers. They discerned some of our most central theologies, such as the Trinity and the nature of Christ. Lord, strengthened by their teachings via Your wisdom upon them, may we speak rightly of You always

"I accept Jesus Christ as my savior" diminishes the Gospel into an introverted and self-centered individualism. —Jürgen Moltmann

that wonderful and sacred mystery

🧵 Today, we thank God for St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr. After being placed as archbishop, it’s said Becket completely changed his lavish life and took up ascetic discipline shaped by Christ

Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers

In the Catholic tradition, and for some Anglicans (like me), today is the feast of the Holy Family, too! St. Joseph is commonly overlooked, so I appreciate any celebration of Our Lord's foster father and the Blessed Mary's spouse. They are a perfect family where love, trust, and purity abound 🤍

🧵 Today we remember the unknowing martyrs, the Holy Innocents, who Herod hunted in hopes of murdering the baby Jesus. Bless You, Lord, for giving them eternal rest with You; “for of such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 19:14). Lord, open our eyes and hearts to all children suffering in our time

🧵 Today, we thank God for St. John the Evangelist, who, within Christian tradition, is variously identified with several significant figures: the author of St. John’s Gospel, St. John the Apostle, the Beloved Disciple, and sometimes even St. John of Patmos

Grant that all who have been baptized into Christ's death and resurrection may die

Evermore give us this bread

🧵 Today, we thank God for St. Stephen the First Martyr, whose death stands as the first echo of Christ’s sacrifice. Following Jesus’ brith, St. Stephen’s feast day being on the 26th reminds us that the Incarnation opened the way to eternal life for all people, including those who suffer in His name

I am not an never will be a Monarchist but fair play to Charlie, that Kings speech will have the Reform crowd choking on their Christmas turkey.

I love my Merry Christmas EVERYBODY! cartoon.

Happy Christmas, everybody. Bless the Lord, the Most High, who came down from unending splendour to us as a vulnerable, cold, refugee child that gave us eternal life, peace, and reconciliation with all creation. Open the hearts of those who forget to love the poor this time, and all times. Amen.