Capuchin friar & priest, mourner of old Twitter
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24 May 2017
"Social media has contributed to your intellectual deterioration, as it has for so many others." (my dad)
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Anticipating my finishing of the Duolingo Spanish course, I added the chess course. I'm intrigued, but I cannot imagine that this is Óscar's voice.
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Jael nailing Sisera's head to the ground in the Office of Readings today. I remember an argument once in a class at Weston Jesuit--with women and men on both sides--over whether or not Jael made a good feminist icon.
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Today is the feast St. Bernard of Menthon ( 1081), from whom the dogs take their name. "A dog is better than I am, for he has love and does not judge." (Abba Xanthios)
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During the night I dreamed about the last unit of the Duolingo Spanish course (where I hope to arrive in a few days). It was long and punishing, with mini-games and boss levels, and I realized it would take several tries to complete.
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Jun 14
A first Holy Communion full circle, a short 🧵. (intro/5)
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Jun 14
Today, 34 years later, at one of our Sunday Masses a young man was received into full communion in the Catholic Church, receiving Confirmation and Eucharist. (4/5)
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Jun 14
I did the same as that pastor had done with me, holding up a half of the large host, looking the new Catholic in the eyes and addressing him, The Body of Christ. Again I felt that same sense of gratitude to God for such a gift, but this time from the other side. (5/5)
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Jun 14
When we pray, our words should be calm, modest and disciplined. […] For God hears our heart not our voice. He sees our thoughts; he is not to be shouted at. ~ St. Cyprian (Office of Readings)
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Jun 13
Imitate Mary, O faithful soul. Enter into the temple of your heart that you may be purified in spirit and cleansed of the pollution of your sins. ~ St. Lawrence Justinian (Office of Readings) #ImmaculateHeart #ImmaculateHeartofMary 💖
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Jun 12
Well, my Catholic-Hindu wedding today went fine as far as I could tell. I think I would also enjoy the Hindu-Catholic celebration tomorrow at a big Indian restaurant/venue around here I've always wanted to try, but alas I have to work my regular job.
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Jun 12
This🩸, which flowed from its source in the secret recesses of his ❤, gave the sacraments of the Church power to confer the life of grace … Arise, then,👰 of Christ … place your lips there to draw water from the wells of your Savior. ~ St. Bonaventure (O. of R.) #SacredHeart
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Jun 12
Going with the 🧡! Thanks!
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We appreciate that Metamucil is part of your daily routine, Charles! Your drink emoji is great! Another suggestion is 🧡. While we don't have an official emoji, it's a good idea to pick a symbol for your to-do list that your mind will associate with taking Metamucil. Cheers!
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Jun 11
Love the little brag about Pope Leo in the Universal Prayer, "Our American brother." @USCCB
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Jun 11
God was here before the Capuchin Order, so you can give your heart to Jesus...
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