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In Exile
Ron Rolheiser
Painful Goodbyes and the Ascension
The Ascension names and highlights a paradox that lies deep
at the center of life, namely, that we all reach a point in
life where we can only give our presence more deeply by going
away, so that others can receive the full blessing of our
spirits.
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Glancing Thoughts
Eleonore Stump
The Land of the Living
Well, what are the good things of the Lord? If they are peace,
prosperity, health, and things of this sort, then they will be
absent from the land of the living for very many people.
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The Perspective of Justice
Gerald Darring
The Mission in the World
During the period dominated by Trent and Vatican I, the
Catholic Church was defensive in its approach to the world,
which was regarded as an occasion of sin. Vatican II heralded
a new approach based on dialogue rather than confrontation.
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Discussion Questions
Anne Osdieck
Eternal High Priest
If you had your choice would you avoid all suffering? The Holy
Spirit is sometimes called the Comforter. How does the Spirit
comfort you when you suffer? Do you let comfort come in?
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