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Take Five for Faith
Daily renewal for busy Catholics
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Scenes of coming attractions?

Today the term apocalypse has come to call up images of earth’s demise, a violent upheaval, fear and trembling. In the Greek, apocalypse literally meant a “lifting of the veil,” revealing the truth from obscurity. As it was understood at the time the Book of Revelation was written, the apocalypse did not mean some force coming from without; instead it was an exiting of our barrier to God. Rather than fearing this revelation, Christians are called to wait in hope for the departure of darkness. What veils keep you from seeing God’s vision for your life?

TODAY’S READINGS: Revelation 4:1-11; Luke 19:41-44
“I, John, had a vision of an open door to heaven, and I heard a voice saying, ‘Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.’ ”

Alice, I'm Wondering
A Catholic response
to your soul-searching questions

Order priest or diocesan priest?

How do I know whether I'm suited for being an order priest or a diocesan priest?

I’m happy to count among my friends Franciscans, Jesuits, Oblates, Paulists, Marists, and even the rare Camaldolese monk. I also know and love a small army of diocesan priests. I’ve often wondered why each one entered the ministry and, in particular, wound up in the “lifestyle” he currently enjoys. Because I’m curious and also pretty bold, I always ask. Their candid replies have helped me appreciate the process of discernment, the power of the Spirit, and th ...

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Scripture and tradition

What do Catholics believe about scripture and tradition?

This question is a little like asking, "To whom must I listen: my mother or my father?" For those who view scripture and tradition to be separate—or even in opposition, the answer may be surprising. “Sacred tradition, sacred scripture, and the teaching authority of the church,” says Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s document on divine revelation, “are so linked and joined together that one cannot stand without the others.” Let me ask t ...

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