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Climbing the Ladder of Beatitude

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/ZeEwBkuTquU On this Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time we are invited to listen to Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount. As Tony explains, the Beatitudes are not simply nice characteristics to aspire to, but a program for becoming more l...
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December 19: O Root of Jesse

Posted on by Vanessa Crescio
O flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in Worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid (Christian Prayer, 124). In this r...
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December 17: O Wisdom

Posted on by Tony Crescio
O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation (Christian Prayer, 118). In this reflection Tony Crescio discusses the first of the great "O" Antiphons of ...
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Praying the “O” Antiphons of Advent: An Introduction

Posted on by Tony Crescio
To begin our reflections on the "O" Antiphons of Advent, Tony Crescio discusses the history of the antiphons and the role they play in preparing us for the coming birth of the Messiah. https://youtu.be/OIgJY-AkQuA
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Remembering St. Nicholas

Posted on by Tony Crescio
December 6 What comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus? Probably something along the lines of a jolly figure, somewhat mysterious, who dresses in a vibrant red suit and stocking hat; sits upon an extravagant throne while children tell him...
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The Game Plan

Posted on by Tony Crescio
Fourth Sunday of Advent-Cycle A My Dear Friends in Christ, We have come to the final Sunday of Advent, and thus the beginning of the final week of preparation for the coming of the Savior at Christmas. We have entered the drama of these fo...
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The Joy of Advent

Posted on by Tony Crescio
Third Sunday of Advent-Cycle A My Dear Friends in Christ, Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete” comes from the Latin word “gaudium,” meaning joy, gladness or delight. And so th...
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The Rescue Mission

Posted on by Tony Crescio
First Sunday of Advent-Cycle A My Dear Friends in Christ, Last weekend our liturgical year culminated with the celebration of the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. There we saw that the King we proclaim is unlike any ot...
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A Great Cloud of Witnesses: Why the Saints

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4axp-44z9Yc In this episode of FRESHImage Presents, Tony Crescio explores the role the saints play in our daily lives. The saints are a part of the Christian faith often taken for granted by some and...
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John Chrysostom on the Family, Education, and the Transformation of Society

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUFaMYBCros&t=3s Welcome to FRESHImage Presents! What is the family? What is its purpose? Society would have us believe that the family is primarily for economics, but Christianity has a much di...
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