Daily Archives: August 23, 2010

A Bishop vs A Politician

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

In the year 390, that is. “There is a remarkable event that took place between the Emperor Theodosius  and  St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. What makes it remarkable is that it shows an ancient Bishop interacting with an ancient politician … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

“The first canonized saint of the Western Hemisphere, Rose of Lima (1586-1617) might also be considered a type of the special vocation of contemplative-in-the-world. Inspired by the example of St. Catherine of Siena, Rose became a Dominican lay tertiary and … Continue reading →

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