{"id":357,"date":"2024-03-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-bob-hope-et-dautres-stars-priere-du-matin\/"},"modified":"2024-03-10T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T07:00:00","slug":"un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-bob-hope-et-dautres-stars-priere-du-matin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-bob-hope-et-dautres-stars-priere-du-matin\/","title":{"rendered":"Un livre raconte les histoires de conversion de Bob Hope et d&rsquo;autres stars\n &amp; pri\u00e8re du matin."},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"580\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-Bob-Hope.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Un livre raconte les histoires de conversion de Bob Hope\" style=\"float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-Bob-Hope.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.n42.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-Bob-Hope-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><span class=\"subtitle\">Aleteia parle \u00e0 l&rsquo;auteur Mary Claire Kendall d&rsquo;une nouvelle \u00e9dition de son livre \u00ab Oasis \u00bb.  Il raconte l&rsquo;histoire de nombreuses stars hollywoodiennes converties au catholicisme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cette ann\u00e9e, les Oscars seront anim\u00e9s par le com\u00e9dien Jimmy Kimmel.  Ce sera la quatri\u00e8me fois qu&rsquo;il animera la c\u00e9r\u00e9monie, un total impressionnant \u2013 mais il aura du mal \u00e0 rattraper le plus grand de tous les h\u00f4tes des Oscars, Bob Hope, qui a anim\u00e9 les Oscars 19 fois.<\/p>\n<p>Les r\u00e9pliques ironiques et les plaisanteries pince-sans-rire de Hope ont fait de lui une figure appr\u00e9ci\u00e9e sur sc\u00e8ne et \u00e0 l&rsquo;\u00e9cran, et en particulier dans les bases militaires du monde entier.  Entre les tournages de films et les apparitions \u00e0 la radio, le comique a consacr\u00e9 une grande partie de son temps \u00e0 divertir les troupes d&rsquo;outre-mer de l&rsquo;USO, souvent dans des zones de combat.<\/p>\n<p>Cependant, malgr\u00e9 toute sa g\u00e9n\u00e9rosit\u00e9, Hope \u00e9tait aussi une \u00e2me en conflit.  Sa r\u00e9putation de pinceur d\u2019argent \u00e9tait peut-\u00eatre li\u00e9e \u00e0 la dure pauvret\u00e9 qu\u2019il a connue lorsqu\u2019il \u00e9tait enfant.  Hope \u00e9tait aussi un coureur de jupons, au grand d\u00e9sarroi de sa femme Dolores.  C&rsquo;est sa fervente foi catholique qui a finalement permis de maintenir le mariage ensemble et qui a finalement conduit \u00e0 la conversion de Bob Hope au catholicisme \u00e0 la fin des ann\u00e9es 1990.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bob Hope lors d&rsquo;une apparition \u00e0 l&rsquo;USO en 1984<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wikip\u00e9dia |  Domaine public<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Des histoires surprenantes<\/h2>\n<p>L&rsquo;histoire de la foi de Bob Hope est racont\u00e9e dans le merveilleux livre <em><strong>Oasis<\/strong><\/em><strong>  par Mary Claire Kendell<\/strong><em>.<\/em> Il partage la surprise<strong> histoires de conversion de 13 c\u00e9l\u00e9brit\u00e9s hollywoodiennes,<\/strong> dont Alfred Hitchcock, Gary Cooper, Lana Turner et une foule d&rsquo;autres stars.  (Vous pouvez lire l&rsquo;histoire de<strong> Le voyage de John Wayne vers la foi catholique<\/strong>dont certaines parties \u00e9taient d\u00e9riv\u00e9es de <em>Oasis<\/em>, <strong>ici<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n<p>Nous avons \u00e9t\u00e9 ravis d&rsquo;apprendre que Mary Claire Kendall a pr\u00e9par\u00e9 une nouvelle \u00e9dition de <em>Oasis<\/em>, qui est d\u00e9sormais \u00e9galement disponible sous forme de livre \u00e9lectronique.  Elle dit \u00e0 Aleteia que la derni\u00e8re \u00e9dition contient de nouvelles informations et corrections tir\u00e9es de ses recherches.  Il restaure \u00ab\u00a0une partie de ce que j&rsquo;ai d\u00fb supprimer du chapitre sur Mary Astor\u00a0\u00bb et \u00ab\u00a0remplit \u00e9galement davantage l&rsquo;histoire d&rsquo;Ann Sothern\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>\u00ab\u00a0Gu\u00e9rison et r\u00e9tablissement\u00a0\u00bb<\/h2>\n<p>Il y a des ann\u00e9es, Kendall s&rsquo;est sentie attir\u00e9e par ces histoires de \u00ab gu\u00e9rison et de r\u00e9tablissement \u00bb.  Comme elle l&rsquo;explique dans la pr\u00e9face de <em>Oasis<\/em>elle a racont\u00e9 l&rsquo;histoire de la conversion de Gary Cooper en \u00e9diteur de magazine, mais \u00ab\u00a0(elle) m&rsquo;a dit qu&rsquo;elle n&rsquo;\u00e9tait int\u00e9ress\u00e9e que par sa &lsquo;vie ext\u00e9rieure&rsquo;\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Comme c\u2019est absurde, ai-je pens\u00e9.  Quoi de plus fascinant que l\u2019histoire d\u2019une \u00e2me ?  C&rsquo;est le classique de Billy Wilder <em>Boulevard du Coucher du Soleil<\/em> (1950) sur une reine du cin\u00e9ma muet avide de retour.  C&rsquo;est <em>Barrymore <\/em>(2011) sur Jack, le plus jeune de la famille royale du th\u00e9\u00e2tre, envisageant un retour, entre deux gorg\u00e9es.  C&rsquo;est l&rsquo;arc de la vie, les hauts et les bas avec lesquels nous sommes tous confront\u00e9s, qui compl\u00e8tent le tableau.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>La d\u00e9funte m\u00e8re de Kendall l&rsquo;a finalement encourag\u00e9e \u00e0 transformer ces histoires en livre.  Elle remercie \u00e9galement son \u00ab cher ami \u00bb le P\u00e8re.  Charles John McCloskey III pour \u00ab m\u2019envoyer toujours de nouvelles stars sur lesquelles \u00e9crire \u00bb.  Malheureusement, il est d\u00e9c\u00e9d\u00e9 l&rsquo;ann\u00e9e derni\u00e8re.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<p>Marie-Claire Kendall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Une suite en pr\u00e9paration<\/h2>\n<p>C&rsquo;\u00e9tait le P.  McCloskey qui a sugg\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 Kendall d&rsquo;\u00e9crire sur le retour de Jack Lemmon \u00e0 la foi catholique \u2013 une histoire qui sera racont\u00e9e dans le prochain <em>Oasis II<\/em>, qui partagera \u00e9galement les voyages de foi d&rsquo;Alec Guinness, Spencer Tracy, James Cagney et d&rsquo;autres.  Le livre sort cet \u00e9t\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Et quel film aimerait-elle voir remporter un Oscar cette ann\u00e9e ?  \u00ab\u00a0<em>Maestro<\/em>, avec Bradley Cooper et Carey Mulligan, est mon choix pour le meilleur film \u00bb, d\u00e9clare Kendall.  Elle aimait aussi <em>Les restes<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0une com\u00e9die dramatique classique \u2013 et elle remportera s\u00fbrement un Oscar, peut-\u00eatre Paul Giamatti du meilleur acteur.\u00a0\u00bb <\/p>\n<p>Nous verrons si la pr\u00e9diction de Mary Claire se r\u00e9v\u00e8le exacte dans quelques heures seulement\u2026<\/p>\n<div data-category=\"Inspiring Stories\" data-category-english=\"inspiring stories\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\">\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-category=\"Art &amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\">\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-rh=\"true\">\n            window.addEventListener('load', function () \n                !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) \n                    if (f.fbq) return;\n                    n = f.fbq = function () \n                        n.callMethod ?\n                            n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments)\n                    ;\n                    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n                    n.push = n;\n                    n.loaded = !0;\n                    n.version = '2.0';\n                    n.queue = [];\n                    t = b.createElement(e);\n                    t.defer = true;\n                    t.src = v;\n                    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n                    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s)\n                (window, document, 'script',\n                    '\n                fbq('init', '1064056854112873');\n                fbq('track', 'PageView');\n            );\n\t\t<\/script><script id=\"__FRONTITY_CONNECT_STATE__\" type=\"application\/json\">{\"source\":{\"data\":{\"@layout\/\":\"isFetching\":false,\"isReady\":true,\"route\":\"@layout\/\",\"link\":\"@layout\/\",\"query\":,\"page\":1,\"@premium-content\/\":\"isFetching\":false,\"isReady\":true,\"route\":\"@premium-content\/\",\"link\":\"@premium-content\/\",\"query\":,\"page\":1,\"isPremiumContent\":true,\"\/2024\/03\/10\/book-tells-conversion-stories-of-bob-hope-and-other-stars\/\":{\"isFetching\":false,\"isReady\":true,\"route\":\"\/2024\/03\/10\/book-tells-conversion-stories-of-bob-hope-and-other-stars\/\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/03\/10\/book-tells-conversion-stories-of-bob-hope-and-other-stars\/\",\"query\":,\"page\":1,\"id\":793795,\"type\":\"post\",\"isPostType\":true,\"isPost\":true,\"commentsOpen\":true,\"isSponsored\":false,\"isSponsoredWithAds\":true,\"isPhotoOfTheDay\":false,\"isDailyWisdom\":false,\"body\":{\"simple\":false,\"id\":793795,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eAleteia talks to author Mary Claire Kendall about a new edition of her book 'Oasis.' It relates stories of many Hollywood stars who converted to Catholicism.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eThis year the Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. It will be his fourth time hosting the ceremony, an impressive total \u2013 but he will have a hard time catching up to the greatest of all Academy Award hosts, Bob Hope, who emceed the Oscars a whopping 19 times.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHope\u2019s wry one-liners and deadpan quips made him a beloved figure on stage and screen, and especially at military bases all around the world. In between film shoots and radio appearances, the funnyman devoted much of his time entertaining overseas troops with the USO, often in combat zones.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eFor all his generosity, however, Hope was also a conflicted soul. His reputation as a penny-pincher may have been related to the harsh poverty he experienced as a child. Hope was also a womanizer, much to the dismay of his wife Dolores. It was her devout Catholic faith that ultimately kept the marriage together and that eventually led to Bob Hope\u2019s conversion to Catholicism in the late 1990s.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\" alt=\"Bob Hope at a USO appearance in 1984\" class=\"wp-image-793796\" srcset=\" 1200w, ?resize=150,88 150w, ?resize=300,175 300w, ?resize=1024,597 1024w, ?resize=620,362 620w, ?resize=1140,665 1140w, ?resize=375,219 375w, ?resize=630,368 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eBob Hope at a USO appearance in 1984u003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eWikipedia | Public Domainu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eSurprising storiesu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eBob Hope\u2019s faith story is told in the wonderful book u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cstrongu003eOasisu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cstrongu003e by Mary Claire Kendellu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cemu003e.u003c\/emu003e It shares the surprisingu003cstrongu003e conversion stories of 13 Hollywood celebrities,u003c\/strongu003e including Alfred Hitchcock, Gary Cooper, Lana Turner and a host of other stars. (You can read the story ofu003cstrongu003e John Wayne\u2019s journey to the Catholic faithu003c\/strongu003e, parts of which were derived from u003cemu003eOasisu003c\/emu003e, u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ehereu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e.)u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWe were delighted to learn that Mary Claire Kendall has prepared a new edition of u003cemu003eOasisu003c\/emu003e, which is now also available as an e-book. She tells Aleteia that the latest edition contains new information and corrections gleaned from her research. It restores \u201csome of what I had to cut from the Mary Astor chapter,\u201d and also \u201cfills in more of Ann Sothernu0026#8217;s story.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003e\u201cHealing and recovery\u201du003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eYears ago, Kendall found herself drawn to these stories of \u201chealing and recovery.\u201d As she explains in the preface to u003cemu003eOasisu003c\/emu003e, she pitched the story of Gary Cooper\u2019s conversion to a magazine publisher, but \u201c(she) told me she was only interested in his \u2018external life.\u2019\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eHow absurd, I thought. What can be more fascinating than the story of a soul? It\u2019s Billy Wilder\u2019s classicu0026nbsp;u003cemu003eSunset Boulevardu003c\/emu003eu0026nbsp;(1950) about a silent movie queen craving a return. It\u2019su0026nbsp;u003cemu003eBarrymoreu0026nbsp;u003c\/emu003e(2011) about Jack, youngest of the theatrical royal family, eying a comeback, in between sips. It\u2019s the arc of life, the ups and downs we all wrestle with, that complete the picture.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eKendall\u2019s late mother eventually encouraged her to turn the stories into a book. She also credits her \u201cdear friend\u201d Fr. Charles John McCloskey III for \u201calways sending me new stars to write about.\u201d Sadly, he passed away last year.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\" alt=\"\"Oasis\" by Mary Claire Kendall\" class=\"wp-image-793798\" width=\"289\" height=\"405\" srcset=\" 499w, ?resize=150,210 150w, ?resize=300,421 300w, ?resize=375,526 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eMary Claire Kendallu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eA sequel in the worksu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eIt was Fr. McCloskey who suggested that Kendall write about Jack Lemmon\u2019s return to the Catholic faith \u2013 a story that will be told in the upcoming u003cemu003eOasis IIu003c\/emu003e, which will also share the faith journeys of Alec Guinness, Spencer Tracy, James Cagney, and others. The book comes out this summer.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAnd what movie would she like to see take home an Academy Award this year? \u201cu003cemu003eMaestrou003c\/emu003e, co-starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, is my pick for Best Picture,\u201d Kendall says. She also loved u003cemu003eThe Holdoversu003c\/emu003e, \u201ca classic dramatic comedy u0026#8212; and it will surely win an Oscar, perhaps Paul Giamatti for Best Actor.\u201d u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWe\u2019ll see if Mary Claireu0026#8217;s prediction is accurate in just a few hoursu0026#8230;u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Inspiring Stories\" data-category-english=\"inspiring stories\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" of John Wayne from movie still and Monument Valley\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\"u003eJohn Wayne\u2019s journey to the Catholic faith (Photo gallery)u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Art u0026amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Mackesy Interview with CBN\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" wonu0026#8217;t believe what brought Oscar winner and former atheist Charlie Mackesy to faithu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis year the Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. It will be his fourth time hosting the ceremony, an impressive total \u2013 but he will have a hard time catching up to the greatest of all Academy Award hosts, Bob Hope, who emceed the Oscars a whopping 19 times.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHope\u2019s wry one-liners and deadpan quips made him a beloved figure on stage and screen, and especially at military bases all around the world. In between film shoots and radio appearances, the funnyman devoted much of his time entertaining overseas troops with the USO, often in combat zones.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFor all his generosity, however, Hope was also a conflicted soul. His reputation as a penny-pincher may have been related to the harsh poverty he experienced as a child. Hope was also a womanizer, much to the dismay of his wife Dolores. It was her devout Catholic faith that ultimately kept the marriage together and that eventually led to Bob Hope\u2019s conversion to Catholicism in the late 1990s.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":793796,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Bob Hope at a USO appearance in 1984\" class=\"wp-image-793796\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eBob Hope at a USO appearance in 1984u003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Surprising stories\" --u003enu003ch3u003eSurprising storiesu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBob Hope\u2019s faith story is told in the wonderful book u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cstrongu003eOasisu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cstrongu003e by Mary Claire Kendellu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cemu003e.u003c\/emu003e It shares the surprisingu003cstrongu003e conversion stories of 13 Hollywood celebrities,u003c\/strongu003e including Alfred Hitchcock, Gary Cooper, Lana Turner and a host of other stars. (You can read the story ofu003cstrongu003e John Wayne\u2019s journey to the Catholic faithu003c\/strongu003e, parts of which were derived from u003cemu003eOasisu003c\/emu003e, u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ehereu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e.)u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWe were delighted to learn that Mary Claire Kendall has prepared a new edition of u003cemu003eOasisu003c\/emu003e, which is now also available as an e-book. She tells Aleteia that the latest edition contains new information and corrections gleaned from her research. It restores \u201csome of what I had to cut from the Mary Astor chapter,\u201d and also \u201cfills in more of Ann Sothern's story.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"\u201cHealing and recovery\u201d\" --u003enu003ch3u003e\u201cHealing and recovery\u201du003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eYears ago, Kendall found herself drawn to these stories of \u201chealing and recovery.\u201d As she explains in the preface to u003cemu003eOasisu003c\/emu003e, she pitched the story of Gary Cooper\u2019s conversion to a magazine publisher, but \u201c(she) told me she was only interested in his \u2018external life.\u2019\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHow absurd, I thought. What can be more fascinating than the story of a soul? It\u2019s Billy Wilder\u2019s classicu0026nbsp;u003cemu003eSunset Boulevardu003c\/emu003eu0026nbsp;(1950) about a silent movie queen craving a return. It\u2019su0026nbsp;u003cemu003eBarrymoreu0026nbsp;u003c\/emu003e(2011) about Jack, youngest of the theatrical royal family, eying a comeback, in between sips. It\u2019s the arc of life, the ups and downs we all wrestle with, that complete the picture.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eKendall\u2019s late mother eventually encouraged her to turn the stories into a book. She also credits her \u201cdear friend\u201d Fr. Charles John McCloskey III for \u201calways sending me new stars to write about.\u201d Sadly, he passed away last year.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"align\":\"center\",\"id\":793798,\"width\":289,\"height\":405,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"u0026quot;Oasisu0026quot; by Mary Claire Kendall\" class=\"wp-image-793798\" width=\"289\" height=\"405\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"A sequel in the works\" --u003enu003ch3u003eA sequel in the worksu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIt was Fr. McCloskey who suggested that Kendall write about Jack Lemmon\u2019s return to the Catholic faith \u2013 a story that will be told in the upcoming u003cemu003eOasis IIu003c\/emu003e, which will also share the faith journeys of Alec Guinness, Spencer Tracy, James Cagney, and others. The book comes out this summer.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAnd what movie would she like to see take home an Academy Award this year? \u201cu003cemu003eMaestrou003c\/emu003e, co-starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, is my pick for Best Picture,\u201d Kendall says. 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It relates stories of many Hollywood stars who converted to Catholicism.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eThis year the Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. It will be his fourth time hosting the ceremony, an impressive total \u2013 but he will have a hard time catching up to the greatest of all Academy Award hosts, Bob Hope, who emceed the Oscars a whopping 19 times.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eHope\u2019s wry one-liners and deadpan quips made him a beloved figure on stage and screen, and especially at military bases all around the world. 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Although he was raised as a Calvinist, he converted to Catholicism at the age of 17.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ He entered the Society of Jesus and was ordained a priest in 1610.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ This was a period of great suffering for Scotland\u2019s Catholics, but the Jesuits were open to sending missionaries to provide for the persecuted Catholic population.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003eu003cpu003e+ John asked repeatedly to be sent to his native Scotland, and he was finally given permission to return in 1613. He carried out a clandestine ministry in Edinburgh and Glasgow, disguising himself as a soldier named \u201cWatson.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ After 11 months, he was captured and severely tortured in an effort make him give up the names of active Catholics. He was ultimately convicted of treason (for being loyal to the pope) and for denying the king\u2019s spiritual supremacy.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ Saint John Ogilvie was hanged on March 10, 1615 and was canonized in 1976.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFor prayer and reflectionu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cBlessed are you when they curse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of falsehoods against you, because of me; rejoice and be glad, your reward will be great in heaven.\u201d\u2014Matthew 5:11-12au003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrayeru003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eLord God, you revealed the power of the Holy Spirit in the life and death of your martyr Saint John. Through his example and prayers give us strength to serve the Church under the banner of the Cross, and to carry out in every land the work entrusted to us by the successor of Saint Peter. 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Hopefully his example can inspire the rest of us!u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eBeloved football player Jason Kelce announced his retirement on March 4 in an emotional press conference, sharing from his heart a few important lessons. Widely considered one of the greatest centers of all time, Kelce played his entire 13-year career for the Philadelphia Eagles.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eKelce has long been a Philly icon, especially after his unforgettable speech in a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003emummeru003c\/au003e costume after the team\u2019s 2018 Super Bowl win, but he became a household name when he and his brother, Travis, played against each other in the 2023 Super Bowl. It was the first time in history that brothers competed against each other in the biggest championship game of them all.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe \u201cKelce Bowl\u201d brought the incredibly talented brothers to a wider audience, and they became internationally recognized when Jason\u2019s younger brother, Travis, began dating pop star Taylor Swift in September 2023 (cuing endless social media jokes that Taylor \u201cput Travis on the map,\u201d when he was already renowned among football fans as one of the all-time greatest players). The brothers\u2019 New Heights podcast and Jason\u2019s u003cemu003eKelceu003c\/emu003e documentary on Prime soared in popularity, introducing the world to this down-to-earth and fun-loving family.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eFame has not changed Jason Kelce, who is affably rough around the edges with a heart of pure gold. He often becomes emotional when talking about his family u0026#8212; his parents, brother, wife, and three young daughters u0026#8212; revealing a deep love and commitment to his people.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHis u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eretirement speechu003c\/au003e revealed so many of the things America loves about Jason, and he shared some really important lessons he\u2019s learned along the way, lessons for us all to take to heart.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eWhen it comes to work ethic and family devotion, Jason is doing it right. Hopefully his example and openly sharing how important these things are to him can inspire us all to follow in his footsteps, whether or not weu0026#8217;re not destined for a career in professional sports!u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003e\u201cOne of the best things a person can be is a father\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003ePerhaps the most moving moment of the speech was Kelce\u2019s declaration of how much he loves being a father, inspired by the example of his own wonderful dad. He said:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eI am a product of my upbringing: I think one of the best things a person can be in this world is a father. A father who is present, loving, devoted, just may be the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society, and I have a d\u2014 good one. My father believed in me more than anyone. He believed in me and my brother, and whenever my own insecurities would arise or self-doubt would come in, he would stifle them with the warm embrace of unwavering love and belief.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003e\u201cShe has brought the best out of me\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eKelce spoke candidly about how his love for his wife, Kylie, made him even better at his career. We are big fans of Kylie Kelce, and it was deeply moving to hear his tribute to her as a driving force behind his success. His speech was a powerful reminder that a happy marriage inspires both spouses to achieve new levels of greatness. He said:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eI think itu0026#8217;s no coincidence I have enjoyed my best years of my career with Kylie by my side. Every accolade I have ever received has come with her in my life. She has brought the best out of me through love, devotion, support, honesty, intelligence and, of course, a swift kick in the a\u2013 from time to time. She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003e\u201cThe camaraderie of my teammates\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eA heartrending moment in the press conference came when Kelce began to describe how much he loves the camaraderie of a football team but broke down on reaching the word \u201ccamaraderie.\u201d His teammates mean so much to him and their friendly support was one of the big factors driving him to succeed. Humans need community and to be part of a team, in any walk of life. As he said later in the speech:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eNo man is an island: We must draw our strengths from others. Iu0026#8217;d like to thank my teammates, my other brothers. Oh, how Iu0026#8217;ve drawn my strengths from you all! I was fortunate to play with great players, some of the best this league has to offer, but it was really off the field, just sitting in the cafeteria with my teammates, breaking bread and talking about life, that were some of the most meaningful times I spent in my career.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e4u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003e\u201cThe easy way is the wrong way\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eKelce is known for his extraordinary work ethic and personal discipline, without which he could not have risen to the top of a grueling sport. One short but unforgettable line from his speech captured the role old-fashioned hard work played in his success (he quotes Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland here).u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eJeff Stoutland often shares a quote his father would tell him: u0026#8220;More often than not, the easy way is the wrong way.u0026#8221;u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eIn a world that encourages us to \u201ctake the easy way out\u201d of any situation, what would it look like if we rose to meet challenges with this kind of relentless attitude?u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e5u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eVulnerability is strengthu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s nearly impossible to watch the speech without tearing up: Kelce openly wept for much of the press conference in a raw and vulnerable farewell to the sport he loves so much.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ePerhaps this vulnerability was the greatest lesson of all. Many commenters on the YouTube video of his speech found it refreshing to see such a strong, tough man wear his heart on his sleeve without a second thought.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eKelce ended his speech simply by standing up and saying, \u201cThat\u2019s all I\u2019ve got,\u201d leading one commenter to say, u0026#8220;u0026#8216;That\u2019s all I\u2019ve gotu0026#8217; like Jason Kelce didn\u2019t just bring us to our knees with tears in our eyes by showing how strong it is to show vulnerability.u0026#8221; u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAnother wrote, u0026#8220;Jason not even once apologized for crying. That\u2019s because you never have to be sorry for expressing emotion. A lot of us men can learn so much from this guy. An absolute legend,u0026#8221; while another said, u0026#8220;I watched this with both of my sons. I cried and they cried. This is the epitome of what a man could be and should be.u0026#8221; Yet another wrote, u0026#8220;He is what football and family are truly about: loyalty, love, honor, commitment, brotherhood, compassion, teamwork, and selflessness.u0026#8221;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThese are just a few of the heartfelt comments showing how many lives Kelce touched in his 13 years in the NFL.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThank you, Jason, for showing the world what it looks like to play with all you\u2019ve got on the field, and love your people with all you\u2019ve got off the field. The world could use more of us imitating your work ethic and giant heart. We will miss you so much!u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Kelce attends Thursday Night Football Presents The World Premiere of u0026quot;Kelceu0026quot; on September 08, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Kelce gives excellent advice on being a great mother-in-lawu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Kelce and Kylie Kelce attend Thursday Night Football Presents The World Premiere of u0026quot;Kelceu0026quot; on September 08, 2023 in Philadelphia\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Kelceu0026#8217;s list of must-haves for dads to take to the delivery roomu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBeloved football player Jason Kelce announced his retirement on March 4 in an emotional press conference, sharing from his heart a few important lessons. Widely considered one of the greatest centers of all time, Kelce played his entire 13-year career for the Philadelphia Eagles.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eKelce has long been a Philly icon, especially after his unforgettable speech in a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003emummeru003c\/au003e costume after the team\u2019s 2018 Super Bowl win, but he became a household name when he and his brother, Travis, played against each other in the 2023 Super Bowl. It was the first time in history that brothers competed against each other in the biggest championship game of them all.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe \u201cKelce Bowl\u201d brought the incredibly talented brothers to a wider audience, and they became internationally recognized when Jason\u2019s younger brother, Travis, began dating pop star Taylor Swift in September 2023 (cuing endless social media jokes that Taylor \u201cput Travis on the map,\u201d when he was already renowned among football fans as one of the all-time greatest players). The brothers\u2019 New Heights podcast and Jason\u2019s u003cemu003eKelceu003c\/emu003e documentary on Prime soared in popularity, introducing the world to this down-to-earth and fun-loving family.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFame has not changed Jason Kelce, who is affably rough around the edges with a heart of pure gold. He often becomes emotional when talking about his family -- his parents, brother, wife, and three young daughters -- revealing a deep love and commitment to his people.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHis u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eretirement speechu003c\/au003e revealed so many of the things America loves about Jason, and he shared some really important lessons he\u2019s learned along the way, lessons for us all to take to heart.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhen it comes to work ethic and family devotion, Jason is doing it right. Hopefully his example and openly sharing how important these things are to him can inspire us all to follow in his footsteps, whether or not we're not destined for a career in professional sports!u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"1\",\"text\":\"\u201cOne of the best things a person can be is a father\u201d\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cOne of the best things a person can be is a father\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003ePerhaps the most moving moment of the speech was Kelce\u2019s declaration of how much he loves being a father, inspired by the example of his own wonderful dad. He said:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eI am a product of my upbringing: I think one of the best things a person can be in this world is a father. A father who is present, loving, devoted, just may be the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society, and I have a d\u2014 good one. My father believed in me more than anyone. He believed in me and my brother, and whenever my own insecurities would arise or self-doubt would come in, he would stifle them with the warm embrace of unwavering love and belief.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"2\",\"text\":\"\u201cShe has brought the best out of me\u201d\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cShe has brought the best out of me\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eKelce spoke candidly about how his love for his wife, Kylie, made him even better at his career. We are big fans of Kylie Kelce, and it was deeply moving to hear his tribute to her as a driving force behind his success. His speech was a powerful reminder that a happy marriage inspires both spouses to achieve new levels of greatness. He said:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eI think it's no coincidence I have enjoyed my best years of my career with Kylie by my side. Every accolade I have ever received has come with her in my life. She has brought the best out of me through love, devotion, support, honesty, intelligence and, of course, a swift kick in the a\u2013 from time to time. She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"3\",\"text\":\"\u201cThe camaraderie of my teammates\u201d\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cThe camaraderie of my teammates\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eA heartrending moment in the press conference came when Kelce began to describe how much he loves the camaraderie of a football team but broke down on reaching the word \u201ccamaraderie.\u201d His teammates mean so much to him and their friendly support was one of the big factors driving him to succeed. Humans need community and to be part of a team, in any walk of life. As he said later in the speech:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eNo man is an island: We must draw our strengths from others. I'd like to thank my teammates, my other brothers. Oh, how I've drawn my strengths from you all! I was fortunate to play with great players, some of the best this league has to offer, but it was really off the field, just sitting in the cafeteria with my teammates, breaking bread and talking about life, that were some of the most meaningful times I spent in my career.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"4\",\"text\":\"\u201cThe easy way is the wrong way\u201d\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e4u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cThe easy way is the wrong way\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eKelce is known for his extraordinary work ethic and personal discipline, without which he could not have risen to the top of a grueling sport. One short but unforgettable line from his speech captured the role old-fashioned hard work played in his success (he quotes Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland here).u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eJeff Stoutland often shares a quote his father would tell him: \"More often than not, the easy way is the wrong way.\"u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn a world that encourages us to \u201ctake the easy way out\u201d of any situation, what would it look like if we rose to meet challenges with this kind of relentless attitude?u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"5\",\"text\":\"Vulnerability is strength\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e5u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eVulnerability is strengthu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s nearly impossible to watch the speech without tearing up: Kelce openly wept for much of the press conference in a raw and vulnerable farewell to the sport he loves so much.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003ePerhaps this vulnerability was the greatest lesson of all. Many commenters on the YouTube video of his speech found it refreshing to see such a strong, tough man wear his heart on his sleeve without a second thought.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eKelce ended his speech simply by standing up and saying, \u201cThat\u2019s all I\u2019ve got,\u201d leading one commenter to say, \"'That\u2019s all I\u2019ve got' like Jason Kelce didn\u2019t just bring us to our knees with tears in our eyes by showing how strong it is to show vulnerability.\" u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAnother wrote, \"Jason not even once apologized for crying. That\u2019s because you never have to be sorry for expressing emotion. A lot of us men can learn so much from this guy. An absolute legend,\" while another said, \"I watched this with both of my sons. I cried and they cried. This is the epitome of what a man could be and should be.\" Yet another wrote, \"He is what football and family are truly about: loyalty, love, honor, commitment, brotherhood, compassion, teamwork, and selflessness.\"u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThese are just a few of the heartfelt comments showing how many lives Kelce touched in his 13 years in the NFL.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThank you, Jason, for showing the world what it looks like to play with all you\u2019ve got on the field, and love your people with all you\u2019ve got off the field. The world could use more of us imitating your work ethic and giant heart. 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Hopefully his example can inspire the rest of us!u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eBeloved football player Jason Kelce announced his retirement on March 4 in an emotional press conference, sharing from his heart a few important lessons. Widely considered one of the greatest centers of all time, Kelce played his entire 13-year career for the Philadelphia Eagles.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eKelce has long been a Philly icon, especially after his unforgettable speech in a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003emummeru003c\/au003e costume after the team\u2019s 2018 Super Bowl win, but he became a household name when he and his brother, Travis, played against each other in the 2023 Super Bowl. It was the first time in history that brothers competed against each other in the biggest championship game of them all.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":793483,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eIn an Aleteia interview, Wahlberg talks about 'Arthur the King,' based on a real-life story, and shares an exclusive clip with our readers.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Arthur the King\"u003eArthur the Kingu003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e, starring Mark Wahlberg, will hit US movie theaters on March 15. u003cstrongu003eThe movie is based on the real-life story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnordu003c\/strongu003e, who along with three teammates, took part in a 435-mile race across the jungles of the Dominican Republic over five days. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWhile the endurance race is truly impressive in itself, to add to the incredible achievement of the team, they were accompanied by a stray dog, Arthur, who miraculously tracked down Lindnord and his team over hundreds of miles. 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Not only that, but the courageous canine also saved their lives and accompanied them to the finishing line despite being close to death. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThe film, rated PG-13 for occasional strong language, is a charming tale of perseverance, sacrifice, and love -- both for mankind and doggy kind! u003c\/strongu003eAnd in watching the movie, it highlights some valuable life lessons that are definitely worth remembering, and pointing out to older children.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"The perfect role\" --u003enu003ch3u003eThe perfect roleu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThere's no disputing the role of endurance racer is perfect for Wahlberg: It necessitates an impressive physical condition (something the athletic dad-of-four has certainly achieved), and it's got the most adorable furry friend as his co-star (again, the u003cemu003eFather Stuu003c\/emu003e actor is a keen animal lover with four of his own dogs). 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Not only that, but the courageous canine also saved their lives and accompanied them to the finishing line despite being close to death. u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":605922,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe 9-hour novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague is often said for an urgent need and many can attest to its efficacy.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eMany Catholics are familiar with the concept of a novena, which involves u003cstrongu003epraying for nine consecutive days for a particular intention.u003c\/strongu003e While this is often very effective, some are in need of a more urgent response from God, and turn to a u003cstrongu003e9-hour novenau003c\/strongu003e prayed in a single day.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe novena can also be prayed for nine consecutive days, but most pray this for nine hours. There is no guarantee you will get exactly what you are praying for, but u003cstrongu003eGod always answers our prayers. u003c\/strongu003eIt may not be what we expect, but we always receive a response.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe key is to pray the 9-hour novena with u003cstrongu003efaith and trust in God, letting God decide how best to respond u003c\/strongu003eto your prayer.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003e9-Hour Novena Prayeru003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eO Jesus, Who has said, u0026#8220;Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened,u0026#8221; through the intercession of Mary, Your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted.u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003e(Make your request)u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003eu003cpu003eO Jesus, Who has said, u0026#8220;All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,u0026#8221; through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask your Father in your name that my prayer will be granted.u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003e(Make your request)u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eO Jesus, Who has said, u0026#8220;Heaven and earth shall pass away but My word shall not pass away,u0026#8221; through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted.u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003e(Make your request)u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eDivine Infant Jesus, I know You love me and would never leave me. I thank You for Your close Presence in my life.u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eMiraculous Infant, I believe in Your promise of peace, blessings, and freedom from want. I place every need and care in Your hands.u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eLord Jesus, may I always trust in Your generous mercy and love. I want to honor and praise You, now and forever. Amen.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" this miraculous prayer to the Infant Jesusu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eMany Catholics are familiar with the concept of a novena, which involves u003cstrongu003epraying for nine consecutive days for a particular intention.u003c\/strongu003e While this is often very effective, some are in need of a more urgent response from God, and turn to a u003cstrongu003e9-hour novenau003c\/strongu003e prayed in a single day.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe novena can also be prayed for nine consecutive days, but most pray this for nine hours. There is no guarantee you will get exactly what you are praying for, but u003cstrongu003eGod always answers our prayers. u003c\/strongu003eIt may not be what we expect, but we always receive a response.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe key is to pray the 9-hour novena with u003cstrongu003efaith and trust in God, letting God decide how best to respond u003c\/strongu003eto your prayer.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"9-Hour Novena Prayer\" --u003enu003ch3u003e9-Hour Novena Prayeru003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eO Jesus, Who has said, \"Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened,\" through the intercession of Mary, Your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e(Make your request)u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eO Jesus, Who has said, \"All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,\" through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask your Father in your name that my prayer will be granted.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e(Make your request)u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eO Jesus, Who has said, \"Heaven and earth shall pass away but My word shall not pass away,\" through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e(Make your request)u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eDivine Infant Jesus, I know You love me and would never leave me. I thank You for Your close Presence in my life.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eMiraculous Infant, I believe in Your promise of peace, blessings, and freedom from want. I place every need and care in Your hands.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eLord Jesus, may I always trust in Your generous mercy and love. I want to honor and praise You, now and forever. 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There is no guarantee you will get exactly what you are praying for, but u003cstrongu003eGod always answers our prayers. u003c\/strongu003eIt may not be what we expect, but we always receive a response.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":793526,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eA sermon delivered a few days after Frances Cabrini\u2019s death shows she was as amazing in real life as her depiction in the new Cabrini movie. u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eAs u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e opens in theaters this weekend, some viewers may be tempted to think that the film\u2019s depiction of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini may be slightly exaggerated. Surely, the real woman could not have been as bold, tough, and determined as she is portrayed in the film. In short, the skeptics will say that u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, like most \u201ctrue\u201d stories that get the Hollywood treatment, should be taken with a grain of salt.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eYet a sermon delivered just five days after her death, at a Requiem Mass in the hospital where she died, reveals the extraordinary impact that the real Mother Cabrini had on her fellow Catholics and the world at large.u003c\/strongu003e In this powerful sermon, Cabrini is likened to the great founders of other religious orders like Saints \u201cBenedict, Dominic, Augustine, Ignatius, Alphonsus, Philip Neri, Clare,\u201d along with St. Teresa of Avila, who established the Discalced Carmelites with St. John of the Cross. The sermon continues:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eLike her predecessors among the founders of religious orders, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was a pioneer, u003cstrongu003ealready canonized in the hearts of her spiritual daughtersu003c\/strongu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eA shared devotion to missionu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe man who compared Mother Cabrini to some of the Church\u2019s greatest saints was himself an impressive figure. Like the foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Francis Clement Kelley had a fervent devotion to missionary activity. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDuring his extensive travels, Fr. Kelley had witnessed the serious challenges that the Catholic Church faced in many parts of the US, particularly in rural and impoverished areas.u003c\/strongu003e In 1905, he founded the Catholic Extension Society to provide material and spiritual support where it was most needed to help spread the Gospel u0026#8212; a mission that u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Catholic Extension\"u003eCatholic Extensionu003c\/au003e continues to this day.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eFr. Jack Wall, the current president of Catholic Extension, tells Aleteia:u003cstrongu003e \u201cWe hope that this motion picture celebrating the courageous life of Mother Cabrini, who gave witness to the face of Christ in the poor, will reawaken our own consciences and hearts to those on the peripheries of our American society today.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eReading Fr. Kelley\u2019s 1917 sermon, delivered to the sisters who had gathered to remember their foundress five days after her death, it is clear that he had a keen awareness of the qualities that made Mother Cabrini such an effective missionary. u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"602\" src=\" alt=\"Young oyster shuckers in city\" class=\"wp-image-793532\" srcset=\" 760w, ?resize=150,119 150w, ?resize=300,238 300w, ?resize=620,491 620w, ?resize=375,297 375w, ?resize=630,499 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eYoung oyster shuckers, Early 20th centuryu003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eLewis Wickes Hine, New York Public Libraryu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eClimbing the mountainu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eBeing a pioneer is never easy, Fr. Kelley says, pointing out that u003cstrongu003eCabrini had her share of \u201ctrials and sufferings, setbacks and misunderstandings.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAs depicted in u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, the real Frances Cabrini arrived in New York City to find countless immigrants living in unimaginable squalor. Children were especially vulnerable u0026#8212; forced to work in unsafe conditions to help support their families or left to fend for themselves in the streets. They lacked schooling, healthcare, or even the most basic essentials. Yet Mother Cabriniu0026#8217;s efforts to help these young victims met with stiff resistance.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eLike her predecessors who had their own mountains to climb, Frances Cabrini \u201cleft marks of bleeding hands and wounded feet on rocks and bracken.\u201d Fr. Kelleyu0026#8217;s is not a romanticized view of the missionary life. u003cstrongu003eTo serve God at the peripheries one must take up the cross.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eFr. Kelley reminds those gathered that Jesus chose Peter, James, and John to climb with Him to the summit of Mt. Tabor. He agrees with St. John Chrysostom that they were likely chosen by Christ because of the virtues they possessed: \u201cPeter for his great love, John for his great purity, and James for his great zeal.\u201d He then adds: u003cstrongu003e\u201cAll these (virtues) Mother Cabrini took to the very top of her mountain.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eDevotion to the Sacred Heartu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eAccording to Fr. Kelley, the virtue of love was always evident in Mother Cabrini, especially in her desire to increase peopleu0026#8217;s affection for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. \u201cShe spread the devotion by every means in her power,\u201d he says, adding that she would never allow herself to be discouraged.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFr. Kelley delivered his homily in the chapel of Chicago\u2019s Columbus Hospital, which Mother Cabrini had founded and where she had died days before at age 67.u003c\/strongu003e Indicating the altar, he continued:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eA Sister saw her one day prostrate before this very altar. A few moments later, the Mother told her that she had been praying for assistance. The work in Chicago was in danger of perishing, but her confidence in God was so great that, although in the midst of one of her severest trials, she was far from discouraged.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eLater that night, the order\u2019s presence in Chicago \u201cwas saved almost miraculously.\u201d Love is not just a fine sentiment, but something vital and a source of strength. \u201cThe pioneers always understand that it is devotion and love that gives light and confidence to their footsteps.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"287\" src=\" alt=\"Excerpt from Fr. Francis Kelley's sermon for Mother Cabrini\" class=\"wp-image-793533\" srcset=\" 1200w, ?resize=150,36 150w, ?resize=300,72 300w, ?resize=1024,245 1024w, ?resize=620,148 620w, ?resize=1140,273 1140w, ?resize=375,90 375w, ?resize=630,151 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eAn excerpt from Fr. Francis Kelleyu0026#8217;s Requiem Mass sermon for Mother Cabriniu003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eCourtesy of Catholic Extension Societyu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003ePurity and zealu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eFr. Kelley proceeds by noting that Mother Cabrini \u201cpracticed the virtue of purity as she desired her daughters to practice it.\u201d It was her \u201cpurity and strength that gave her the right to attempt great things for God,\u201d he insists.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAccording to the priest, u003cstrongu003ezeal \u201ctempered by obedience\u201d is the \u201coutstanding missionary virtue.\u201du003c\/strongu003e It is zeal that ultimately breaks down barriers and overcomes obstacles, or \u201cturns them into stepping stones.\u201d Only obedience to legitimate religious authority can halt pioneers like Mother Cabrini. Then they wait patiently, trusting that God will sooner or later reveal His will.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIn Mother Cabrini\u2019s case, Fr. Kelley says, we need only look at the beginning of her vocation to see evidence of her zeal. When she told her confessor that she wanted to be a missionary, he pointed out to her that there were no female missionaries. u003cstrongu003e\u201cShe hesitated not an instant but resolved to establish an order herself.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eTo Americau003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIt was then Mother Cabrini\u2019s intention to head to the East, but when Pope Leo XIII told her \u201cNot to the Orient, Mother, but to America,\u201d she swallowed her disappointment and obeyed. u003c\/strongu003eAnd she was greatly rewarded, Fr. Kelley states, as evidenced by the scores of schools, orphanages, and hospitals that Mother Cabrini had founded on the two American continents and that testified to her faith in God. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThis great work would not die with her but be carried on: u003cstrongu003e\u201cWhen she closed her eyes in death,\u201d Fr. Kelley points out, \u201cthree thousand of her spiritual daughters joined in prayer for her.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe United States indeed became a u0026#8220;stepping stoneu0026#8221; for the countryu0026#8217;s first saint. Mother Cabrini saw all her arduous labors bear fruit, but it was also in America that God would \u201ccrown\u201d that work. u003cstrongu003eIndeed, less than 30 years later she would be canonized by the Catholic Church, just as Fr. Kelley had expected. u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eFrancis Clement Kelley must have rejoiced on July 7, 1946, the day that Frances Xavier Cabrini was officially proclaimed a saint. By then he was Bishop of Oklahoma and considered a monumental figure in his own right. Two years later, Bishop Kelley would reach the summit of his own u0026#8220;long, wearisome climb,u0026#8221; passing away at the age of 77, after zealously serving the Church for more than fifty years.u003c\/pu003enu003chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eVisit our u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"homepage \"u003ehomepage u003c\/au003eto discover more articles about Mother Cabrini as Cabrini opens in theaters this weekend. And you can read about u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"how Fr. Kelley transformed railroad cars into traveling chapels here\"u003ehow Fr. Kelley transformed railroad cars into traveling chapels hereu003c\/au003e.u003c\/emu003eu003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" of St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in NYC\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" the real Mother Cabrini at her NYC shrine (Photos)u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Art u0026amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Cabrini actress u0026#8220;1st in line to learn from heru0026#8221;u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAs u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e opens in theaters this weekend, some viewers may be tempted to think that the film\u2019s depiction of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini may be slightly exaggerated. Surely, the real woman could not have been as bold, tough, and determined as she is portrayed in the film. In short, the skeptics will say that u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, like most \u201ctrue\u201d stories that get the Hollywood treatment, should be taken with a grain of salt.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eYet a sermon delivered just five days after her death, at a Requiem Mass in the hospital where she died, reveals the extraordinary impact that the real Mother Cabrini had on her fellow Catholics and the world at large.u003c\/strongu003e In this powerful sermon, Cabrini is likened to the great founders of other religious orders like Saints \u201cBenedict, Dominic, Augustine, Ignatius, Alphonsus, Philip Neri, Clare,\u201d along with St. Teresa of Avila, who established the Discalced Carmelites with St. John of the Cross. The sermon continues:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eLike her predecessors among the founders of religious orders, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was a pioneer, u003cstrongu003ealready canonized in the hearts of her spiritual daughtersu003c\/strongu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"A shared devotion to mission\" --u003enu003ch3u003eA shared devotion to missionu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe man who compared Mother Cabrini to some of the Church\u2019s greatest saints was himself an impressive figure. Like the foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Francis Clement Kelley had a fervent devotion to missionary activity. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDuring his extensive travels, Fr. Kelley had witnessed the serious challenges that the Catholic Church faced in many parts of the US, particularly in rural and impoverished areas.u003c\/strongu003e In 1905, he founded the Catholic Extension Society to provide material and spiritual support where it was most needed to help spread the Gospel -- a mission that u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Catholic Extension\"u003eCatholic Extensionu003c\/au003e continues to this day.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFr. Jack Wall, the current president of Catholic Extension, tells Aleteia:u003cstrongu003e \u201cWe hope that this motion picture celebrating the courageous life of Mother Cabrini, who gave witness to the face of Christ in the poor, will reawaken our own consciences and hearts to those on the peripheries of our American society today.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eReading Fr. Kelley\u2019s 1917 sermon, delivered to the sisters who had gathered to remember their foundress five days after her death, it is clear that he had a keen awareness of the qualities that made Mother Cabrini such an effective missionary. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":793532,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Young oyster shuckers in city\" class=\"wp-image-793532\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eYoung oyster shuckers, Early 20th centuryu003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Climbing the mountain\" --u003enu003ch3u003eClimbing the mountainu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBeing a pioneer is never easy, Fr. Kelley says, pointing out that u003cstrongu003eCabrini had her share of \u201ctrials and sufferings, setbacks and misunderstandings.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAs depicted in u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, the real Frances Cabrini arrived in New York City to find countless immigrants living in unimaginable squalor. Children were especially vulnerable -- forced to work in unsafe conditions to help support their families or left to fend for themselves in the streets. They lacked schooling, healthcare, or even the most basic essentials. Yet Mother Cabrini's efforts to help these young victims met with stiff resistance.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eLike her predecessors who had their own mountains to climb, Frances Cabrini \u201cleft marks of bleeding hands and wounded feet on rocks and bracken.\u201d Fr. Kelley's is not a romanticized view of the missionary life. u003cstrongu003eTo serve God at the peripheries one must take up the cross.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFr. Kelley reminds those gathered that Jesus chose Peter, James, and John to climb with Him to the summit of Mt. Tabor. He agrees with St. John Chrysostom that they were likely chosen by Christ because of the virtues they possessed: \u201cPeter for his great love, John for his great purity, and James for his great zeal.\u201d He then adds: u003cstrongu003e\u201cAll these (virtues) Mother Cabrini took to the very top of her mountain.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Devotion to the Sacred Heart\" --u003enu003ch3u003eDevotion to the Sacred Heartu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAccording to Fr. Kelley, the virtue of love was always evident in Mother Cabrini, especially in her desire to increase people's affection for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. \u201cShe spread the devotion by every means in her power,\u201d he says, adding that she would never allow herself to be discouraged.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFr. Kelley delivered his homily in the chapel of Chicago\u2019s Columbus Hospital, which Mother Cabrini had founded and where she had died days before at age 67.u003c\/strongu003e Indicating the altar, he continued:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eA Sister saw her one day prostrate before this very altar. A few moments later, the Mother told her that she had been praying for assistance. The work in Chicago was in danger of perishing, but her confidence in God was so great that, although in the midst of one of her severest trials, she was far from discouraged.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eLater that night, the order\u2019s presence in Chicago \u201cwas saved almost miraculously.\u201d Love is not just a fine sentiment, but something vital and a source of strength. \u201cThe pioneers always understand that it is devotion and love that gives light and confidence to their footsteps.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":793533,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Excerpt from Fr. Francis Kelley's sermon for Mother Cabrini\" class=\"wp-image-793533\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eAn excerpt from Fr. Francis Kelley's Requiem Mass sermon for Mother Cabriniu003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Purity and zeal \" --u003enu003ch3u003ePurity and zeal u003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFr. Kelley proceeds by noting that Mother Cabrini \u201cpracticed the virtue of purity as she desired her daughters to practice it.\u201d It was her \u201cpurity and strength that gave her the right to attempt great things for God,\u201d he insists.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAccording to the priest, u003cstrongu003ezeal \u201ctempered by obedience\u201d is the \u201coutstanding missionary virtue.\u201du003c\/strongu003e It is zeal that ultimately breaks down barriers and overcomes obstacles, or \u201cturns them into stepping stones.\u201d Only obedience to legitimate religious authority can halt pioneers like Mother Cabrini. Then they wait patiently, trusting that God will sooner or later reveal His will.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn Mother Cabrini\u2019s case, Fr. Kelley says, we need only look at the beginning of her vocation to see evidence of her zeal. When she told her confessor that she wanted to be a missionary, he pointed out to her that there were no female missionaries. u003cstrongu003e\u201cShe hesitated not an instant but resolved to establish an order herself.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"To America\" --u003enu003ch3u003eTo Americau003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIt was then Mother Cabrini\u2019s intention to head to the East, but when Pope Leo XIII told her \u201cNot to the Orient, Mother, but to America,\u201d she swallowed her disappointment and obeyed. u003c\/strongu003eAnd she was greatly rewarded, Fr. Kelley states, as evidenced by the scores of schools, orphanages, and hospitals that Mother Cabrini had founded on the two American continents and that testified to her faith in God. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis great work would not die with her but be carried on: u003cstrongu003e\u201cWhen she closed her eyes in death,\u201d Fr. Kelley points out, \u201cthree thousand of her spiritual daughters joined in prayer for her.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe United States indeed became a \"stepping stone\" for the country's first saint. Mother Cabrini saw all her arduous labors bear fruit, but it was also in America that God would \u201ccrown\u201d that work. u003cstrongu003eIndeed, less than 30 years later she would be canonized by the Catholic Church, just as Fr. Kelley had expected. u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFrancis Clement Kelley must have rejoiced on July 7, 1946, the day that Frances Xavier Cabrini was officially proclaimed a saint. By then he was Bishop of Oklahoma and considered a monumental figure in his own right. Two years later, Bishop Kelley would reach the summit of his own \"long, wearisome climb,\" passing away at the age of 77, after zealously serving the Church for more than fifty years.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:separator --u003enu003chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/u003enu003c!-- \/wp:separator --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eVisit our u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"homepage \"u003ehomepage u003c\/au003eto discover more articles about Mother Cabrini as Cabrini opens in theaters this weekend. And you can read about u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"how Fr. Kelley transformed railroad cars into traveling chapels here\"u003ehow Fr. 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Surely, the real woman could not have been as bold, tough, and determined as she is portrayed in the film. In short, the skeptics will say that u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, like most \u201ctrue\u201d stories that get the Hollywood treatment, should be taken with a grain of salt.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eYet a sermon delivered just five days after her death, at a Requiem Mass in the hospital where she died, reveals the extraordinary impact that the real Mother Cabrini had on her fellow Catholics and the world at large.u003c\/strongu003e In this powerful sermon, Cabrini is likened to the great founders of other religious orders like Saints \u201cBenedict, Dominic, Augustine, Ignatius, Alphonsus, Philip Neri, Clare,\u201d along with St. Teresa of Avila, who established the Discalced Carmelites with St. John of the Cross. The sermon continues:u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":791946,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eFather Jonathan Meyer's viral 33-minute talk about the true nature of the Catholic Mass is opening hearts.nu003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eFather Jonathan Meyer of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, Indiana, is causing a stir online with a 33-minute talk he recently gave at a Catholic menu0026#8217;s conference on the Sacrifice of the Mass. His message was picked up by the Servants of God YouTube Channel and has racked up over 440,000 views and well over a thousand comments in just a few weeks.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" data-original=\"false\"u003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"u003enu003cspan class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"u003eu003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"u003eu003c\/iframeu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c\/divu003enu003c\/figureu003enu003cpu003eFather Meyer is a prominent preacher in the u003ca href=\" Eucharistic Revivalu003c\/au003e thatu0026#8217;s taking place in part as a reaction to the 2019 Pew Research Study that found that 69% of Catholics do not believe in the u003ca href=\" Presenceu003c\/au003e of Christ in the Eucharist.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026#8220;But thereu0026#8217;s a bigger problem than thatu0026#8221;: Fr. Meyer addresses this staggering statistic at the beginning of his talk by explaining that, in his estimation, u003cstrongu003eu0026#8220;well over 90% of Catholicsu0026#8221; do not have a decent understanding of why they go to Mass in the first place.u003c\/strongu003e Father Meyer handles this alarming estimate with his typical humorous style and by involving the audience in a lively question\/answer exercise.\u00a0\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIn the end, Fr. Meyer quotes the Catechism, making it clear that the number one reason why Catholics must participate in the Mass is because itu0026#8217;s u0026#8220;u003cstrongu003ethe re-presentation of Calvary, the eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God for the sins of the world.u003c\/strongu003eu0026#8221;u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAnd the response has been staggering. Not only did the message go viral, but the comments on the Servants of God YouTube page speak for themselves.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eFor example, @angelahagemeyer398 wrote: u0026#8220;This priest, in 35 minutes, just explained what it took me years to learn. THIS should be played in every RCIA, First Communion Class, Confirmation prep and parish. The lack of this information is truly why our people are stumbling. Praise be to God for this priest.u0026#8221;u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"News\" data-category-english=\"news\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" in Chalice\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" finds majority of Catholics do believe in Real Presenceu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Art u0026amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" WHO IS THERE\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" your devotion with new documentary on Real Presence: u0026#8216;Aliveu0026#8217;u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFather Jonathan Meyer of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, Indiana, is causing a stir online with a 33-minute talk he recently gave at a Catholic men's conference on the Sacrifice of the Mass. His message was picked up by the Servants of God YouTube Channel and has racked up over 440,000 views and well over a thousand comments in just a few weeks.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:embed \"url\":\" wp-has-aspect-ratio\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"u003eu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"u003en \/wp:embed --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFather Meyer is a prominent preacher in the u003ca href=\" Eucharistic Revivalu003c\/au003e that's taking place in part as a reaction to the 2019 Pew Research Study that found that 69% of Catholics do not believe in the u003ca href=\" Presenceu003c\/au003e of Christ in the Eucharist.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\"But there's a bigger problem than that\": Fr. Meyer addresses this staggering statistic at the beginning of his talk by explaining that, in his estimation, u003cstrongu003e\"well over 90% of Catholics\" do not have a decent understanding of why they go to Mass in the first place.u003c\/strongu003e Father Meyer handles this alarming estimate with his typical humorous style and by involving the audience in a lively question\/answer exercise.\u00a0\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn the end, Fr. Meyer quotes the Catechism, making it clear that the number one reason why Catholics must participate in the Mass is because it's \"u003cstrongu003ethe re-presentation of Calvary, the eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God for the sins of the world.u003c\/strongu003e\"u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAnd the response has been staggering. Not only did the message go viral, but the comments on the Servants of God YouTube page speak for themselves.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFor example, @angelahagemeyer398 wrote: \"This priest, in 35 minutes, just explained what it took me years to learn. THIS should be played in every RCIA, First Communion Class, Confirmation prep and parish. The lack of this information is truly why our people are stumbling. 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His message was picked up by the Servants of God YouTube Channel and has racked up over 440,000 views and well over a thousand comments in just a few weeks.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" data-original=\"false\"u003eu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"u003en Meyer is a prominent preacher in the u003ca href=\" Eucharistic Revivalu003c\/au003e that's taking place in part as a reaction to the 2019 Pew Research Study that found that 69% of Catholics do not believe in the u003ca href=\" Presenceu003c\/au003e of Christ in the Eucharist.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":793026,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eMany visitors to New York are unaware that the body of St. Frances Cabrini rests in Manhattan. Her tranquil shrine makes for a spiritually nourishing trip. u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eAs Cabrini opens this weekend, it will surely draw attention to the amazing St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, the missionary who came to the Americas to serve poor immigrants, and who with her Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus founded numerous schools, orphanages, and hospitals.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHopefully, the film will have at least one other benefit: bringing attention and new visitors to a lovely shrine located on a scenic spot above the Hudson River in northern Manhattan.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eA saint\u2019s earthly resting placeu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eSt. Frances Cabrini Shrineu003c\/au003e is a must-visit for all people of faith. This is Mother Cabrini\u2019s earthly resting place. The body of the saint lies in a reliquary casket beneath the shrine\u2019s altar. Pilgrims come to ask for Mother Cabrini\u2019s intercession and to receive the sacraments.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eBehind the altar is a large mosaic that depicts scenes from Mother Cabrini\u2019s life. There are also colorful stained-glass windows, along with relics of the saint displayed in various areas of the shrine. Displays tell the story of St. Frances Cabrini\u2019s life and path to canonization in English and Spanish. Appropriately, is also a u003cemu003emissionaryu003c\/emu003e shrine. The Sisters of the Sacred Heart still serve the immigrant community from their offices here.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eA lovely day trip in NYCu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe St. Frances Cabrini Shrine is a wonderful destination if you are visiting New York City. It is easily reachable by subway. We recommend spending your morning at the shrine and attending noon Mass. From there it is a 15-minute walk to The Met Cloisters. The museum displays an amazing collection of medieval artworks and architectural features.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eView the Photo Gallery below to see the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine.u003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-slideshow\"u003entttu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"310\" src=\" alt=\"(Slideshow) Visit the real Mother Cabrini at her NYC shrine\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003ca href=\" the slideshow u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Francis Cabrini for the Year of Prayer 2024u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" new museum of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland.\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton museum (with slideshow)u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAs Cabrini opens this weekend, it will surely draw attention to the amazing St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, the missionary who came to the Americas to serve poor immigrants, and who with her Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus founded numerous schools, orphanages, and hospitals.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHopefully, the film will have at least one other benefit: bringing attention and new visitors to a lovely shrine located on a scenic spot above the Hudson River in northern Manhattan.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"A saint\u2019s earthly resting place\" --u003enu003ch3u003eA saint\u2019s earthly resting placeu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eSt. Frances Cabrini Shrineu003c\/au003e is a must-visit for all people of faith. This is Mother Cabrini\u2019s earthly resting place. The body of the saint lies in a reliquary casket beneath the shrine\u2019s altar. Pilgrims come to ask for Mother Cabrini\u2019s intercession and to receive the sacraments.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBehind the altar is a large mosaic that depicts scenes from Mother Cabrini\u2019s life. There are also colorful stained-glass windows, along with relics of the saint displayed in various areas of the shrine. Displays tell the story of St. Frances Cabrini\u2019s life and path to canonization in English and Spanish. Appropriately, is also a u003cemu003emissionaryu003c\/emu003e shrine. The Sisters of the Sacred Heart still serve the immigrant community from their offices here.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"A lovely day trip in NYC\" --u003enu003ch3u003eA lovely day trip in NYCu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe St. Frances Cabrini Shrine is a wonderful destination if you are visiting New York City. It is easily reachable by subway. We recommend spending your morning at the shrine and attending noon Mass. From there it is a 15-minute walk to The Met Cloisters. The museum displays an amazing collection of medieval artworks and architectural features.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eView the Photo Gallery below to see the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine.u003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/slideshow {\"id\":793357,\"title\":\"(Slideshow) Visit the real Mother Cabrini at her NYC shrine\",\"link\":\" \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Francis Cabrini for the Year of Prayer 2024\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Francis Cabrini for the Year of Prayer 2024u003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton museum (with slideshow)\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton museum (with slideshow)u003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Visit the real Mother Cabrini at her NYC shrine (Photos)\",\"subheading\":\"Many visitors to New York are unaware that the body of St. Frances Cabrini rests in Manhattan. 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Her tranquil shrine makes for a spiritually nourishing trip. u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eAs Cabrini opens this weekend, it will surely draw attention to the amazing St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, the missionary who came to the Americas to serve poor immigrants, and who with her Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus founded numerous schools, orphanages, and hospitals.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eHopefully, the film will have at least one other benefit: bringing attention and new visitors to a lovely shrine located on a scenic spot above the Hudson River in northern Manhattan.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":791256,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eForming good habits in our lives to win our battles against vices leads us to constant personal development and greater well-being.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003ePeople talk a lot about good habits, but how can we incorporate them into our daily routine to win battles against vices? That\u2019s the big question we\u2019ll answer in this article.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eOvercoming these three battles will help us to have a better daily routine, because if we want to find the perfect balance for all areas of our life, it\u2019s important to start taking control.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ePsychologist Carmen Hernandez, who works with young people and adolescents, shared with Aleteia the importance of forming good habits in our daily lives. \u201cHabits are a reflection of our inner self, so there must be congruence. If your habits are good, you\u2019ll have better quality of life, as well as good emotional health,\u201d she says.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eGood habits will help us win the first battles we face at the beginning of the day, and this will make us stronger to face bigger battles during the rest of the day.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThus, we will be able to counteract our bad habits\u2014the ones that become vices if we aren\u2019t careful\u2014in all areas of our life.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eWeu0026#8217;ve made a selection of three good habits that you can start doing as soon as the sun rises.u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eFIRST BATTLE: LAZINESSu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eWe always blame the alarm clock, and we see it as our worst enemy. Who hasnu0026#8217;t had the experience, after having a lovely deep sleep, of hearing the alarm suddenly go off to indicate that itu0026#8217;s time to get up!u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eSurely our first reaction is to hit the \u201csnooze\u201d button so we can rest a few more minutes, but when we do that, guess what? Weu0026#8217;ve already lost the first battle of the day, which was against laziness.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eSo hereu0026#8217;s the solution: apply the \u201cheroic minute\u201d technique, proposed by u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eSt. Josemar\u00eda Escriv\u00e1u003c\/au003e in his book u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eThe Wayu003c\/au003e:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eThe heroic minute. It is the time fixed for getting up. Without hesitation: a supernatural reflection and\u2026 up! The heroic minute: here you have a mortification that strengthens your will and does no harm to your body.u003c\/pu003enu003cciteu003e(The Way, 206)u003c\/citeu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eSECOND BATTLE: FORGETTING MORNING PRAYERu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eThis and the rest of our daily battles are related to the first one, because delaying the alarm clock causes us to wake up late, which delays our whole routine. This means that we often forget to say u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Morning prayer to be filled with God\u2019s joy\"u003egood morning to Godu003c\/au003e.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHow can we win this battle?u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWe need to make it a rule to dedicate a few brief minutes upon waking up to thank God for the new day He has granted us. It helps us to renew our awareness that every day is a new beginning and a good opportunity to be the best version of ourselves.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eDonu0026#8217;t forget to entrust your activities and your whole day to the Blessed Virgin Mary, so that she may help you overcome temptations and sin with fortitude and temperance during the day.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eKeeping it brief u0026#8212; and thus not intimidating u0026#8212; at first can be helpful; then, as we consolidate the habit, we can spend more time on it. Also, thinking of the morning alarm clock as being a reminder to pray, and not just wake up, might be useful.u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eTHIRD BATTLE: BEING PUNCTUALu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eRemember that we have an orderly God, so we too must be orderly in our lives, dedicating time for everything.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eOther people\u2019s time is just as valuable as ours, so we should get into the habit of arriving a few minutes early to every appointment, to school, or to work.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIf we don\u2019t have to leave home, we can still set a schedule for each thing we need to do so that we can finish them in a timely manner.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Morning habits that start your day off on the wrong footu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" the snooze button too often is bad for sleepu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003ePeople talk a lot about good habits, but how can we incorporate them into our daily routine to win battles against vices? That\u2019s the big question we\u2019ll answer in this article.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOvercoming these three battles will help us to have a better daily routine, because if we want to find the perfect balance for all areas of our life, it\u2019s important to start taking control.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003ePsychologist Carmen Hernandez, who works with young people and adolescents, shared with Aleteia the importance of forming good habits in our daily lives. \u201cHabits are a reflection of our inner self, so there must be congruence. If your habits are good, you\u2019ll have better quality of life, as well as good emotional health,\u201d she says.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eGood habits will help us win the first battles we face at the beginning of the day, and this will make us stronger to face bigger battles during the rest of the day.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThus, we will be able to counteract our bad habits\u2014the ones that become vices if we aren\u2019t careful\u2014in all areas of our life.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWe've made a selection of three good habits that you can start doing as soon as the sun rises.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"1\",\"text\":\"FIRST BATTLE: LAZINESS\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eFIRST BATTLE: LAZINESSu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWe always blame the alarm clock, and we see it as our worst enemy. Who hasn't had the experience, after having a lovely deep sleep, of hearing the alarm suddenly go off to indicate that it's time to get up!u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSurely our first reaction is to hit the \u201csnooze\u201d button so we can rest a few more minutes, but when we do that, guess what? We've already lost the first battle of the day, which was against laziness.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSo here's the solution: apply the \u201cheroic minute\u201d technique, proposed by u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eSt. Josemar\u00eda Escriv\u00e1u003c\/au003e in his book u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eThe Wayu003c\/au003e:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe heroic minute. It is the time fixed for getting up. Without hesitation: a supernatural reflection and\u2026 up! The heroic minute: here you have a mortification that strengthens your will and does no harm to your body.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003cciteu003e(The Way, 206)u003c\/citeu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"2\",\"text\":\"SECOND BATTLE: FORGETTING MORNING PRAYER\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eSECOND BATTLE: FORGETTING MORNING PRAYERu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis and the rest of our daily battles are related to the first one, because delaying the alarm clock causes us to wake up late, which delays our whole routine. This means that we often forget to say u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Morning prayer to be filled with God\u2019s joy\"u003egood morning to Godu003c\/au003e.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHow can we win this battle?u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWe need to make it a rule to dedicate a few brief minutes upon waking up to thank God for the new day He has granted us. It helps us to renew our awareness that every day is a new beginning and a good opportunity to be the best version of ourselves.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eDon't forget to entrust your activities and your whole day to the Blessed Virgin Mary, so that she may help you overcome temptations and sin with fortitude and temperance during the day.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eKeeping it brief -- and thus not intimidating -- at first can be helpful; then, as we consolidate the habit, we can spend more time on it. Also, thinking of the morning alarm clock as being a reminder to pray, and not just wake up, might be useful.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"3\",\"text\":\"THIRD BATTLE: BEING PUNCTUAL\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eTHIRD BATTLE: BEING PUNCTUALu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eRemember that we have an orderly God, so we too must be orderly in our lives, dedicating time for everything.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOther people\u2019s time is just as valuable as ours, so we should get into the habit of arriving a few minutes early to every appointment, to school, or to work.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIf we don\u2019t have to leave home, we can still set a schedule for each thing we need to do so that we can finish them in a timely manner.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Morning habits that start your day off on the wrong foot\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Morning habits that start your day off on the wrong footu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" the snooze button too often is bad for sleep\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" the snooze button too often is bad for sleepu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Three battles we all have to face when we wake up\",\"subheading\":\"Forming good habits in our lives to win our battles against vices leads us to constant personal development and greater well-being.\",\"author\":\"Karen Hutch\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"776614\",\"link\":\" Hutch\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" Studios ,\"link\":\"\/2024\/03\/07\/three-battles-we-all-have-to-face-when-we-wake-up\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 91, 175, 192, 1 )\",\"term_id\":278,\"category\":\"Lifestyle\",\"category_slug\":\"lifestyle\",\"category_id\":278,\"category_color\":\"#5bafc0\",\"parent_category\":\"Lifestyle\",\"published\":1709805600,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.03.07\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 03\/07\/24\",\"tags\":\"Advice, Catholic Lifestyle, Virtue\",\"firsttag\":\"Virtue\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":423714816,\"name\":\"Advice\",\"link\":\" Lifestyle\",\"link\":\" Department\",\"settings\":\"disable_slideshow_cta\":\"\",\"template_customizations\":\"\",\"post_appearance_setting\":\"no_drop_caps\":false,\"hide_from_tops\":false,\"hide_date\":false,\"hide_post\":false,\"hide_post_in_newsletter\":false,\"ads_disabled\":false,\"inread_ads_disabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position_enabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position\":\"2\",\"test_pixel_enabled\":false,\"test_pixel_position\":\"\",\"exclude_banner_article\":false,\"div_moneytags_position\":\"\",\"original_article\":\"is_original\":\"2\",\"url\":\"\",\"edition\":\"es\",\"gtm\":\"page_type\":\"\",\"page_type_2\":\"\",\"category_name\":\"lifestyle\",\"article_subcategory\":\"Lifestyle\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"cd\":\"dimension1\":\"Karen Hutch\",\"dimension2\":\"Lifestyle\",\"dimension3\":\"1709805600\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2024.03.07\",\"dimension8\":\"Advice, Catholic Lifestyle, Virtue\",\"dimension9\":\"Forming good habits in our lives to win our battles against vices leads us to constant personal development and greater well-being.\",\"dimension10\":\"791256\",\"dimension11\":\"Advice\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Lifestyle Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Lifestyle\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":1065,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eForming good habits in our lives to win our battles against vices leads us to constant personal development and greater well-being.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003ePeople talk a lot about good habits, but how can we incorporate them into our daily routine to win battles against vices? That\u2019s the big question we\u2019ll answer in this article.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eOvercoming these three battles will help us to have a better daily routine, because if we want to find the perfect balance for all areas of our life, it\u2019s important to start taking control.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":792827,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe film is as lavish looking as any historical drama Hollywood puts out these days and the acting from its international cast is top notch all aroundu003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eNotwithstanding Mel Gibson, who showed up to u003cemu003ePassion of the Christu003c\/emu003e already world famous, the faith-based film genre is not one that generally produces household names. However, Alejandro G\u00f3mez Monteverde may just end up being the person to change that. After his last effort, 2022\u2019s u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sound of Freedom\"u003eSound of Freedomu003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e, shockingly became a number one box office hit, many eyes were on the writer\/director to see what he would come up with next. That follow-up has finally arrived in the form of u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, a biographical tale of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini\u2019s efforts to establish a charitable mission in 1889 New York, and it is surprisingly receiving positive word of mouth from critics who have seen advanced screenings.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWhy surprisingly? Well, because the professional critic class typically loathes Monteverde\u2019s films even as audiences love them. One need only look at the Tomatometer scores of Monteverde\u2019s prior three films for evidence of this. u003cemu003eBellau003c\/emu003e (2006) received 44% approval from critics, while garnering an 81% affirmation from audiences. u003cemu003eLittle Boyu003c\/emu003e (2015) showed an even greater divide, with critics granting a meager 25% favorable rating as opposed to 78% of audiences who enjoyed it. Most inexplicably, only 57% of critics looked kindly on u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e, while an overwhelming 99% of audiences extolled its virtues. So, yes, it\u2019s a tad surprising that, at least as of this writing, 75% of professional critics on Rotten Tomatoes have found something good to say about u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2820\" height=\"1586\" src=\" alt=\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\" class=\"wp-image-792836\" srcset=\" 2820w, ?resize=150,84 150w, ?resize=300,169 300w, ?resize=1024,576 1024w, ?resize=1536,864 1536w, ?resize=2048,1152 2048w, ?resize=620,348 620w, ?resize=1140,641 1140w, ?resize=375,211 375w, ?resize=630,354 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2820px) 100vw, 2820px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\"u003eCourtesy of Angel Studiosu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eReading through reviews, it\u2019s obvious that past opposition to Monteverde\u2019s work has been based mostly on his films\u2019 ideology rather than their obvious quality. u003cemu003eBella u003c\/emu003ewas unabashedly pro-life, while u003cemu003eLittle Boyu003c\/emu003e was a love letter to the power of prayer; two ideas which are typically anathema to mainstream movie journalism. The vitriol towards u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e was a bit more baffling as the film\u2019s primary purpose was to bring attention to the scourge of human trafficking, but somehow most critics managed to find the film unsuitable to their politics and lambasted it despite its pro-human rights message. And yet, despite such disdain for Monteverde\u2019s past filmography, most critics so far seem to like u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2537\" height=\"1427\" src=\" alt=\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\" class=\"wp-image-792838\" srcset=\" 2537w, ?resize=150,84 150w, ?resize=300,169 300w, ?resize=1024,576 1024w, ?resize=1536,864 1536w, ?resize=2048,1152 2048w, ?resize=620,348 620w, ?resize=1140,641 1140w, ?resize=375,211 375w, ?resize=630,354 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2537px) 100vw, 2537px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\"u003eCourtesy of Angel Studiosu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eDoes this mean Monteverde is beginning to cave and make movies more in tune with the mindset of secular critics? Nope, not at all. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e features as its main character u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"a nun who never once wavers in her faith\"u003ea nun who never once wavers in her faithu003c\/au003e or questions the teachings of the Church. She believes she has received a mission from God to serve the poor, and she steadfastly pursues that goal with not a single side look given to worldly enticements. She starts the film as a good Christian and remains one as the credits roll. Honestly, you would think that alone would be enough for secular critics to despise this movie. So, why don\u2019t they?u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003ePart of the reason is no doubt due to how well-made u003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eis. The film is as lavish looking as any historical drama Hollywood puts out these days and the acting from its international cast is top notch all around, especially that of Cristiana Dell\u2019Anna, who is more than convincing as the determined saint-to-be. A scattering of familiar faces from filmdom in the likes of John Lithgow, David Morse, and Giancarlo Giannini also lend the film mainstream credibility. u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2820\" height=\"1586\" src=\" alt=\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\" class=\"wp-image-792841\" srcset=\" 2820w, ?resize=150,84 150w, ?resize=300,169 300w, ?resize=1024,576 1024w, ?resize=1536,864 1536w, ?resize=2048,1152 2048w, ?resize=620,348 620w, ?resize=1140,641 1140w, ?resize=375,211 375w, ?resize=630,354 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2820px) 100vw, 2820px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\"u003eCourtesy of Angel Studiosu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s more than that, though. What likely appeals most to critics who are usually cold in their reception of Monteverde\u2019s body of work is that there is a bit of a \u201cgirl power\u201d theme that runs throughout the narrative of the film.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eNot to be alarmed, though. It\u2019s not the type of \u201cgirl power\u201d that is obnoxiously or artificially forced on some movies, but rather one that is simply inherent in the facts of Mother Cabrini\u2019s story. For instance, when the Vatican shows reluctance to allow a simple nun to start a massively expensive overseas mission from scratch, it\u2019s not depicted as some evil anti-female conspiracy (not entirely anyway), but as a realistic acknowledgement that a woman from Italy will have little to no sway in pre-19th Amendment New York where Italian Catholic immigrants are perceived as vermin, or worse. As such, much of the film\u2019s entertainment value comes from watching the good Mother match wits with a reticent Pope and the New York political machine embodied by Lithgow\u2019s Mayor Gould. Despite every possible obstacle, she draws on the power of her faith and forges ahead, oft while repeating her mantra, \u201cBegin the mission, and the means will follow.\u201du0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5469\" height=\"4099\" src=\" alt=\"SAINT MOTHER CABRINI\" class=\"wp-image-441327\" srcset=\" 5469w, ?resize=150,112 150w, ?resize=300,225 300w, ?resize=1024,767 1024w, ?resize=1536,1151 1536w, ?resize=2048,1535 2048w, ?resize=620,465 620w, ?resize=1140,854 1140w, ?resize=375,281 375w, ?resize=1014,760 1014w, ?resize=630,472 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5469px) 100vw, 5469px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eThis is a reproduction of the last known photograph of Mother Cabrini, taken at the ceremonies which marked the opening of Sacred Heart School in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York, in 1914. This celebration coincided with the  commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heartu0026#8217;s arrival in America.  u003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\"u003eMissionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | Cabrini University Collectionu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eSo, yes, u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e is \u201cgirl power,\u201d but with an acknowledgement that such power, when authentic, comes from a higher source. That may not be entirely in line with modern secular thought, but it seems good enough for the critics this time around. Even if it wasn\u2019t, though, those inclined to recognize such truths will find in u003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eanother winner from Monteverde. Of course, given its religious subject matter, u003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eis unlikely to duplicate the lightning in a bottle box office success of u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e, but its overall quality should be more than enough to convince faith-based film fans that they finally have a superstar director to call their own.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eopens in theaters on March 8, 2024. Find showtimes u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\"u003ehereu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Art u0026amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Bocelli and daughter, Virginia, sing for u0026quot;Cabriniu0026quot; movie\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Bocelli and daughter Virginia sing for Cabrini filmu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Cabrini\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" the Eucharist fueled St. Frances Cabriniu0026#8217;s missionary heartu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eNotwithstanding Mel Gibson, who showed up to u003cemu003ePassion of the Christu003c\/emu003e already world famous, the faith-based film genre is not one that generally produces household names. However, Alejandro G\u00f3mez Monteverde may just end up being the person to change that. After his last effort, 2022\u2019s u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sound of Freedom\"u003eSound of Freedomu003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e, shockingly became a number one box office hit, many eyes were on the writer\/director to see what he would come up with next. That follow-up has finally arrived in the form of u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, a biographical tale of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini\u2019s efforts to establish a charitable mission in 1889 New York, and it is surprisingly receiving positive word of mouth from critics who have seen advanced screenings.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhy surprisingly? Well, because the professional critic class typically loathes Monteverde\u2019s films even as audiences love them. One need only look at the Tomatometer scores of Monteverde\u2019s prior three films for evidence of this. u003cemu003eBellau003c\/emu003e (2006) received 44% approval from critics, while garnering an 81% affirmation from audiences. u003cemu003eLittle Boyu003c\/emu003e (2015) showed an even greater divide, with critics granting a meager 25% favorable rating as opposed to 78% of audiences who enjoyed it. Most inexplicably, only 57% of critics looked kindly on u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e, while an overwhelming 99% of audiences extolled its virtues. So, yes, it\u2019s a tad surprising that, at least as of this writing, 75% of professional critics on Rotten Tomatoes have found something good to say about u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":792836,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\" class=\"wp-image-792836\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eReading through reviews, it\u2019s obvious that past opposition to Monteverde\u2019s work has been based mostly on his films\u2019 ideology rather than their obvious quality. u003cemu003eBella u003c\/emu003ewas unabashedly pro-life, while u003cemu003eLittle Boyu003c\/emu003e was a love letter to the power of prayer; two ideas which are typically anathema to mainstream movie journalism. The vitriol towards u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e was a bit more baffling as the film\u2019s primary purpose was to bring attention to the scourge of human trafficking, but somehow most critics managed to find the film unsuitable to their politics and lambasted it despite its pro-human rights message. And yet, despite such disdain for Monteverde\u2019s past filmography, most critics so far seem to like u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":792838,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\" class=\"wp-image-792838\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eDoes this mean Monteverde is beginning to cave and make movies more in tune with the mindset of secular critics? Nope, not at all. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e features as its main character u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"a nun who never once wavers in her faith\"u003ea nun who never once wavers in her faithu003c\/au003e or questions the teachings of the Church. She believes she has received a mission from God to serve the poor, and she steadfastly pursues that goal with not a single side look given to worldly enticements. She starts the film as a good Christian and remains one as the credits roll. Honestly, you would think that alone would be enough for secular critics to despise this movie. So, why don\u2019t they?u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003ePart of the reason is no doubt due to how well-made u003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eis. The film is as lavish looking as any historical drama Hollywood puts out these days and the acting from its international cast is top notch all around, especially that of Cristiana Dell\u2019Anna, who is more than convincing as the determined saint-to-be. A scattering of familiar faces from filmdom in the likes of John Lithgow, David Morse, and Giancarlo Giannini also lend the film mainstream credibility. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":792841,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\" class=\"wp-image-792841\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s more than that, though. What likely appeals most to critics who are usually cold in their reception of Monteverde\u2019s body of work is that there is a bit of a \u201cgirl power\u201d theme that runs throughout the narrative of the film.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eNot to be alarmed, though. It\u2019s not the type of \u201cgirl power\u201d that is obnoxiously or artificially forced on some movies, but rather one that is simply inherent in the facts of Mother Cabrini\u2019s story. For instance, when the Vatican shows reluctance to allow a simple nun to start a massively expensive overseas mission from scratch, it\u2019s not depicted as some evil anti-female conspiracy (not entirely anyway), but as a realistic acknowledgement that a woman from Italy will have little to no sway in pre-19th Amendment New York where Italian Catholic immigrants are perceived as vermin, or worse. As such, much of the film\u2019s entertainment value comes from watching the good Mother match wits with a reticent Pope and the New York political machine embodied by Lithgow\u2019s Mayor Gould. Despite every possible obstacle, she draws on the power of her faith and forges ahead, oft while repeating her mantra, \u201cBegin the mission, and the means will follow.\u201du0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":441327,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"SAINT MOTHER CABRINI\" class=\"wp-image-441327\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eThis is a reproduction of the last known photograph of Mother Cabrini, taken at the ceremonies which marked the opening of Sacred Heart School in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York, in 1914. This celebration coincided with the  commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart's arrival in America.  u003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSo, yes, u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e is \u201cgirl power,\u201d but with an acknowledgement that such power, when authentic, comes from a higher source. That may not be entirely in line with modern secular thought, but it seems good enough for the critics this time around. Even if it wasn\u2019t, though, those inclined to recognize such truths will find in u003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eanother winner from Monteverde. Of course, given its religious subject matter, u003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eis unlikely to duplicate the lightning in a bottle box office success of u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e, but its overall quality should be more than enough to convince faith-based film fans that they finally have a superstar director to call their own.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eCabrini u003c\/emu003eopens in theaters on March 8, 2024. Find showtimes u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\"u003ehereu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Bocelli and daughter Virginia sing for Cabrini film\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Bocelli and daughter Virginia sing for Cabrini filmu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" the Eucharist fueled St. Frances Cabrini\\u0026#8217;s missionary heart\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" the Eucharist fueled St. Frances Cabriniu0026#8217;s missionary heartu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Our review of \u201cCabrini,\u201d and why even secular critics seem to like it\",\"subheading\":\"The film is as lavish looking as any historical drama Hollywood puts out these days and the acting from its international cast is top notch all around\",\"author\":\"David Ives\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"346\",\"link\":\" a world he didnu0026#39;t create, in a time he didnu0026#39;t choose, one man looks for signs of God in the world by... watching movies. When heu0026#39;s not reviewing new releases for Aleteia, David Ives spends his time exploring the intersection of low-budget\/cult cinema and Catholicism at The B-Movie Catechism.\",\"twitter\":\"\",\"facebook\":\"\",\"subtitle\":\"\",\"title_guest_author\":\"\",\"thumb\":\" Ives\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" of Angel Studios\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/app.iconik.io\/share\/collections\/d2879a5e-b0b6-11ee-96f2-b6fb8fa581fd\/?object_type=collectionsu0026object_id=d2879a5e-b0b6-11ee-96f2-b6fb8fa581fdu0026hash=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzaGFyZV9pZCI6IjQ2YjBjNDg0LWIwYmYtMTFlZS1iZmQ0LTVhMjc0NDM3NWE2ZiIsInNoYXJlX3VzZXJfaWQiOiI0NmI0NmYwOC1iMGJmLTExZWUtYmZkNC01YTI3NDQzNzVhNmYiLCJleHAiOjE4NjI2ODQ2MDZ9.EYSPjsCzqXXwMZyaF115XxM2SvCUjBxT9SlZPtlclRg\",\"caption\":\"\",\"alt\":\"Cristiana-DellAnna-portrays-Mother-Cabrini-courtesy-of-Angel-Studios\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/03\/03\/our-review-of-cabrini-and-why-even-secular-critics-seem-to-like-it\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" u0026 Culture\",\"name\":\"Art u0026 Culture\",\"slug\":\"art-culture\",\"color\":\"rgba( 183, 37, 94, 1 )\",\"term_id\":423715388,\"category\":\"Art u0026 Culture\",\"category_slug\":\"art-culture\",\"category_id\":423715388,\"category_color\":\"#b7255e\",\"parent_category\":\"Art u0026 Culture\",\"published\":1709453505,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.03.03\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 03\/03\/24\",\"tags\":\"Immigration, Movies, Saints, Women\",\"firsttag\":\"Women\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":4363,\"name\":\"Immigration\",\"link\":\" Department\",\"settings\":\"disable_slideshow_cta\":\"\",\"template_customizations\":\"\",\"post_appearance_setting\":\"no_drop_caps\":false,\"hide_from_tops\":false,\"hide_date\":false,\"hide_post\":false,\"hide_post_in_newsletter\":false,\"ads_disabled\":false,\"inread_ads_disabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position_enabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position\":\"2\",\"test_pixel_enabled\":false,\"test_pixel_position\":\"\",\"exclude_banner_article\":false,\"div_moneytags_position\":\"\",\"original_article\":\"is_original\":\"1\",\"url\":\"\",\"edition\":\"en\",\"gtm\":\"page_type\":\"\",\"page_type_2\":\"\",\"category_name\":\"culture\",\"article_subcategory\":\"Art u0026 Culture\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"cd\":\"dimension1\":\"David Ives\",\"dimension2\":\"Art u0026 Culture\",\"dimension3\":\"1709453505\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2024.03.03\",\"dimension8\":\"Immigration, Movies, Saints, Women\",\"dimension9\":\"The film is as lavish looking as any historical drama Hollywood puts out these days and the acting from its international cast is top notch all around\",\"dimension10\":\"792827\",\"dimension11\":\"Immigration\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Infotainment Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Art u0026 Culture\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":1397,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe film is as lavish looking as any historical drama Hollywood puts out these days and the acting from its international cast is top notch all aroundu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eNotwithstanding Mel Gibson, who showed up to u003cemu003ePassion of the Christu003c\/emu003e already world famous, the faith-based film genre is not one that generally produces household names. However, Alejandro G\u00f3mez Monteverde may just end up being the person to change that. After his last effort, 2022\u2019s u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sound of Freedom\"u003eSound of Freedomu003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e, shockingly became a number one box office hit, many eyes were on the writer\/director to see what he would come up with next. That follow-up has finally arrived in the form of u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e, a biographical tale of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini\u2019s efforts to establish a charitable mission in 1889 New York, and it is surprisingly receiving positive word of mouth from critics who have seen advanced screenings.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eWhy surprisingly? Well, because the professional critic class typically loathes Monteverde\u2019s films even as audiences love them. One need only look at the Tomatometer scores of Monteverde\u2019s prior three films for evidence of this. u003cemu003eBellau003c\/emu003e (2006) received 44% approval from critics, while garnering an 81% affirmation from audiences. u003cemu003eLittle Boyu003c\/emu003e (2015) showed an even greater divide, with critics granting a meager 25% favorable rating as opposed to 78% of audiences who enjoyed it. Most inexplicably, only 57% of critics looked kindly on u003cemu003eSound of Freedomu003c\/emu003e, while an overwhelming 99% of audiences extolled its virtues. So, yes, it\u2019s a tad surprising that, at least as of this writing, 75% of professional critics on Rotten Tomatoes have found something good to say about u003cemu003eCabriniu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":381565,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThere are dozens of translations of the Bible into English, none of which is perfect.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSo, you\u2019ve decided to make an extra effort and finally read the Bibleu003c\/strongu003e. Perhaps you have an old family Bible in the house, but you feel like you need a fresh copy, a better translation, something you can u003ciu003ereadu003c\/iu003e and understand. You take a trip to the local Barnes and Noble or a Catholic bookstore, and the clerk directs you to the religion section.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201dI didn\u2019t know there were so many different versions,\u201d you might think to yourself. \u201cDoes it matter which one I buy? Which one is best for a Catholic like me? This one looks good, but is it worth it to pay more for it?\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe choice can be daunting. u003cstrongu003eAt Barnes and Noble\u2019s website, a search for \u201cBible,\u201d narrowed down to hardcover versions, yields over 4,700 results.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIf the Bible might be considered a guide to life, one might actually need a roadmap to find the version most suitable for the average pilgrim.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ettttu003cspan class=\"bkreadmore\" data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\"u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cimg alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" src=\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cspan class=\"text-container-with-image\"u003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003cspan class=\"read-more\"u003eu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003ca href=\"  u003cstrongu003eThe Word on Fire Bible: an evangelization strategy animated by beautyu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cbr \/u003en                    u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                u003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAccording to some Catholic scholars and teachers, there is no one \u201cbest\u201d Bible for Catholics, but several versions are suitableu003c\/strongu003e. Often, it depends on the individual, his background in Bible reading and study, and the way he wishes to use the Good Book.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cIt depends on what you want to accomplish with your reading of the Bible,\u201du003c\/strongu003e said John Martignoni, director of evangelization at the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama, and founder of the Bible Christian Society. \u201cMy personal favorite version is the u003ca href=\" Standard Version Catholic Editionu003c\/au003e (RSVCE).\u201d u003cstrongu003eReminiscent of the Douay-Rheims bible, which was the standard Catholic version for many years, theu0026nbsp;RSV has \u201ca kind of flowery language, even poetic ring to some of the phrases that were just kind of whitewashed out of the New American Bible,\u201du003c\/strongu003e he said.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe New American Bible was first published in 1970 and is the basis for the readings at Mass.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cu003cstrongu003eThere are dozens of translations of the Bible into English, none of which is perfectu003c\/strongu003e,\u201d said biblical scholar and author Stephen J. Binz. u003cstrongu003e\u201cThe phrase \u2018lost in translation\u2019 is as true of the Bible as in any form of communication. Whenever we translate from the original languages to another, the full subtlety of meaning or significance is lost.u003c\/strongu003e Translators always come to their project with their own limitations and preconceived understandings.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBecause there are two main ways biblical translation is done, Binz suggests it might be a good idea to have more than one Bible in one\u2019s possessionu003c\/strongu003e: one that was translated more literally, for use in bible study, and one that is not strictly word for word.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cOfu0026nbsp;those many contemporary translations of the Bible into English, only a few are officially approved by the Catholic Church to be free from inaccuracy and excessive bias,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Binz said. u003cstrongu003e\u201cAmong these are the New American Bible, the Revised Standard Version, the New Revised Standard Version, the New Jerusalem Bible, the Contemporary English Bible, and the Good News Bible.u003c\/strongu003e The first three of these uses a kind of translation called \u2018formal equivalence\u2019 and the last three use a more informal style called \u2018dynamic equivalence.\u2019 I always recommend the first three for Catholic Bible study because they translate from the original languages in a way that is more word-for-word from the original languages, however the others sometimes makes for smoother reading.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ettttu003cspan class=\"bkreadmore\" data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\"u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cimg alt=\"septuagint\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" src=\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cspan class=\"text-container-with-image\"u003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003cspan class=\"read-more\"u003eu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003ca href=\"  u003cstrongu003eWhere did the Bible come from?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cbr \/u003en                    u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                u003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cThe Catholic Church does not prefer one over the other, but allows for all of them to be read for different reasons,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Binz said. \u201cThe New American Bible has been chosen for the official texts of the readings for Mass in the United States. The New Revised Standard Version is used for the Mass in Canada, and the Jerusalem Bible for the Mass in the UK and Ireland.u0026nbsp;u003cstrongu003eThe best way to tell if a translation has been approved or not is to look for the words \u2018Catholic Edition\u2019 on the cover.u003c\/strongu003e u003cstrongu003eThis will let you know not only that it is an approved translation, but also that all 73 books of the Catholic Bible are included, not just the 66 books of Protestant editions.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eFollowing complaints about the NRSVu0026#8217;s use of u0026#8220;inclusive language,u0026#8221; much of which stripped the text of its Christological significance, the NRSVu0026nbsp;was disallowed for liturgical use.u0026nbsp;The Canadians bishops were already using it as the basis of the lectionary, but it was replaced by a corrected edition, now sold as the NRSV Catholic edition.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eOwning multiple versions has another advantage: u003cstrongu003e\u201cOften it is possible to get a better sense of what is being said in a passage by comparing different translations,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Binz pointed out.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWhether any versions are translated in such a way that the language might mislead readers from the true faith,u003cstrongu003e Martignoni advised avoiding the Jehovah Witnesses bible and versions that try to use contemporary language, such as the Good News Bible.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cThey\u2019re trying to make it hip or cool or modern, and that\u2019s the primary emphasis of the translators, as opposed to, \u2018Well, is this important for doctrinal reasons that we keep this language?\u2019\u201d said Martignoni.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBrant Pitre, u003c\/strongu003eDistinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Denver,u003cstrongu003e believes the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition is the best English translation of the Bible for Catholics.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cu003cstrongu003eNo translation is perfect, but the RSVCE strives to be as literal as possible (i.e., close to the original Hebrew and Greek) and yet also use beautiful English,u003c\/strongu003e\u201d Pitre said. \u201cSignificantly, the RSV is the translation that is utilized in the English Catechism of the Catholic Church.\u201cu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe drawbacks of the RSV, though, is that it doesn\u2019t have a lot of explanatory footnotes. Two alternatives,u0026nbsp;Martignoni points out, are the u003ca href=\" New Testamentu003c\/au003e, which has \u201cgood solid commentary,\u201d or the u003ca href=\" Study Bibleu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ettttu003cspan class=\"bkreadmore\" data-category=\"Art u0026amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\"u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cimg alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" src=\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cspan class=\"text-container-with-image\"u003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003cspan class=\"read-more\"u003eu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003ca href=\"  u003cstrongu003eThe Book of Sirach is the only u0026#8220;signedu0026#8221; book in the Old Testamentu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cbr \/u003en                    u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                u003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDeacon Stephen F. Miletic, a longtime professor of scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, has several recommendations, beginning with theu0026nbsp;u003ca href=\" Bibleu003c\/au003e, published by Ignatius Press.u003c\/strongu003e It containsu0026nbsp;a running commentary on Scripture, based on and informed by the Catechism of the Catholic Church.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cIt\u2019s balanced, it\u2019s true, it\u2019s actually quite good,\u201d Deacon Miletic said.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHis next recommendation is theu0026nbsp;u003ca href=\" Study Bible New American, third editionu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cIt\u2019s got a lot of great essays in it, and the running commentary, I would say, from the point of view of scholarly opinion, would follow mainstream opinion rather than excessive opinion,\u201d Miletic said. \u201cIt\u2019s a snapshot of what scholars are thinking about when this was printed. And it\u2019s a recent edition. They know this is for the American Church and for pastoral purposes, so they\u2019re not going to give you the hottest, Gucci shoes biblical theory. They\u2019re trying to be responsible.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eFinally, Miletic recommendsu0026nbsp;the u003ca href=\" Annotated Bible with Apocryphau003c\/au003e, which is u003cstrongu003ean ecumenical study Bible.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eLike Miletic,u0026nbsp;David Bosworth, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Studies Area Director at The Catholic University of America, recommends the Catholic Study Bible (3rd edition; Oxford University Press, 2016). \u201cIt uses the New American Bible Revised Editionu0026nbsp;translation, which (in any edition) includes substantive interpretive and informational notes on the biblical and introduction to each biblical book,\u201d Bosworth said. \u201cu003cstrongu003eThis edition by Oxford adds to these the Oxford Bible maps (good maps), multiple topical essays on history, archeology, the lectionary, biblical interpretation, etc., and a \u2018reading guide\u2019 which is a small commentary on the whole Bible by Catholic scholars.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ettttu003cspan class=\"bkreadmore\" data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\"u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cimg alt=\"SPINE OF BIBLE\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" src=\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cspan class=\"text-container-with-image\"u003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003cspan class=\"read-more\"u003eu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003ca href=\"  u003cstrongu003eHow not to read the Bibleu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cbr \/u003en                    u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                u003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe late u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eRobert D. Milleru003c\/au003e, former Professor of Old Testament at Catholic University, agreed that u003cstrongu003ethere is a \u201cbest\u201d version of the Bible for Catholics, but that soon there will be a \u201cbetter\u201d one.u0026nbsp;u003c\/strongu003eWhile he recommended the u003ca href=\" American Bible Revised Editionu003c\/au003e, he noted that the New Testament portion is being revised.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cIn a couple of years there will be another bible, so if somebody buys a bible now, I\u2019m going to tell him to go back to the store in a couple of years and buy it again,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Miller told Aleteia in 2019. \u201cThe NABRE\u2019s Old Testament was completely revised in 2011, so if somebody has an NAB from the \u201880s or \u201890s, it\u2019s not the same as the one that I\u2019m recommending. I wouldn\u2019t even recommend that bible. An NAB from the 20th century, especially the Old Testament, there were a lot of problems with it. The translators rearranged verses and all sorts of strange things. But the NAB translation of the Old Testament that was finished in 2011 u0026#8212; in fact, all the others were pulled from the shelf, so no store can sell the pre-2011 version anymore \u2014 is great, and really, I think, the best translation of the Old Testament. The New was never as bad as the Old.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cSo the current NABRE is fine for the New Testament,u0026#8221; Miller concluded, u0026#8220;and great for the Old Testament, and in a couple of years the New Testament will also be fantastic.\u201du003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Inspiring Bible verses for when you want to start overu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Scripture verses for peace in parentingu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSo, you\u2019ve decided to make an extra effort and finally read the Bibleu003c\/strongu003e. Perhaps you have an old family Bible in the house, but you feel like you need a fresh copy, a better translation, something you can u003ciu003ereadu003c\/iu003e and understand. You take a trip to the local Barnes and Noble or a Catholic bookstore, and the clerk directs you to the religion section.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201dI didn\u2019t know there were so many different versions,\u201d you might think to yourself. \u201cDoes it matter which one I buy? Which one is best for a Catholic like me? This one looks good, but is it worth it to pay more for it?\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe choice can be daunting. u003cstrongu003eAt Barnes and Noble\u2019s website, a search for \u201cBible,\u201d narrowed down to hardcover versions, yields over 4,700 results.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIf the Bible might be considered a guide to life, one might actually need a roadmap to find the version most suitable for the average pilgrim.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:shortcode --u003en[read_also art1=\"531215\" \/]nu003c!-- \/wp:shortcode --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAccording to some Catholic scholars and teachers, there is no one \u201cbest\u201d Bible for Catholics, but several versions are suitableu003c\/strongu003e. Often, it depends on the individual, his background in Bible reading and study, and the way he wishes to use the Good Book.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cIt depends on what you want to accomplish with your reading of the Bible,\u201du003c\/strongu003e said John Martignoni, director of evangelization at the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama, and founder of the Bible Christian Society. \u201cMy personal favorite version is the u003ca href=\" Standard Version Catholic Editionu003c\/au003e (RSVCE).\u201d u003cstrongu003eReminiscent of the Douay-Rheims bible, which was the standard Catholic version for many years, theu0026nbsp;RSV has \u201ca kind of flowery language, even poetic ring to some of the phrases that were just kind of whitewashed out of the New American Bible,\u201du003c\/strongu003e he said.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe New American Bible was first published in 1970 and is the basis for the readings at Mass.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cu003cstrongu003eThere are dozens of translations of the Bible into English, none of which is perfectu003c\/strongu003e,\u201d said biblical scholar and author Stephen J. Binz. u003cstrongu003e\u201cThe phrase \u2018lost in translation\u2019 is as true of the Bible as in any form of communication. Whenever we translate from the original languages to another, the full subtlety of meaning or significance is lost.u003c\/strongu003e Translators always come to their project with their own limitations and preconceived understandings.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBecause there are two main ways biblical translation is done, Binz suggests it might be a good idea to have more than one Bible in one\u2019s possessionu003c\/strongu003e: one that was translated more literally, for use in bible study, and one that is not strictly word for word.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cOfu0026nbsp;those many contemporary translations of the Bible into English, only a few are officially approved by the Catholic Church to be free from inaccuracy and excessive bias,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Binz said. u003cstrongu003e\u201cAmong these are the New American Bible, the Revised Standard Version, the New Revised Standard Version, the New Jerusalem Bible, the Contemporary English Bible, and the Good News Bible.u003c\/strongu003e The first three of these uses a kind of translation called \u2018formal equivalence\u2019 and the last three use a more informal style called \u2018dynamic equivalence.\u2019 I always recommend the first three for Catholic Bible study because they translate from the original languages in a way that is more word-for-word from the original languages, however the others sometimes makes for smoother reading.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:shortcode --u003en[read_also art1=\"216463\" \/]nu003c!-- \/wp:shortcode --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cThe Catholic Church does not prefer one over the other, but allows for all of them to be read for different reasons,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Binz said. \u201cThe New American Bible has been chosen for the official texts of the readings for Mass in the United States. The New Revised Standard Version is used for the Mass in Canada, and the Jerusalem Bible for the Mass in the UK and Ireland.u0026nbsp;u003cstrongu003eThe best way to tell if a translation has been approved or not is to look for the words \u2018Catholic Edition\u2019 on the cover.u003c\/strongu003e u003cstrongu003eThis will let you know not only that it is an approved translation, but also that all 73 books of the Catholic Bible are included, not just the 66 books of Protestant editions.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFollowing complaints about the NRSV's use of \"inclusive language,\" much of which stripped the text of its Christological significance, the NRSVu0026nbsp;was disallowed for liturgical use.u0026nbsp;The Canadians bishops were already using it as the basis of the lectionary, but it was replaced by a corrected edition, now sold as the NRSV Catholic edition.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOwning multiple versions has another advantage: u003cstrongu003e\u201cOften it is possible to get a better sense of what is being said in a passage by comparing different translations,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Binz pointed out.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhether any versions are translated in such a way that the language might mislead readers from the true faith,u003cstrongu003e Martignoni advised avoiding the Jehovah Witnesses bible and versions that try to use contemporary language, such as the Good News Bible.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cThey\u2019re trying to make it hip or cool or modern, and that\u2019s the primary emphasis of the translators, as opposed to, \u2018Well, is this important for doctrinal reasons that we keep this language?\u2019\u201d said Martignoni.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBrant Pitre, u003c\/strongu003eDistinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Denver,u003cstrongu003e believes the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition is the best English translation of the Bible for Catholics.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cu003cstrongu003eNo translation is perfect, but the RSVCE strives to be as literal as possible (i.e., close to the original Hebrew and Greek) and yet also use beautiful English,u003c\/strongu003e\u201d Pitre said. \u201cSignificantly, the RSV is the translation that is utilized in the English Catechism of the Catholic Church.\u201cu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe drawbacks of the RSV, though, is that it doesn\u2019t have a lot of explanatory footnotes. Two alternatives,u0026nbsp;Martignoni points out, are the u003ca href=\" New Testamentu003c\/au003e, which has \u201cgood solid commentary,\u201d or the u003ca href=\" Study Bibleu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:shortcode --u003en[read_also art1=\"434798\" \/]nu003c!-- \/wp:shortcode --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDeacon Stephen F. Miletic, a longtime professor of scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, has several recommendations, beginning with theu0026nbsp;u003ca href=\" Bibleu003c\/au003e, published by Ignatius Press.u003c\/strongu003e It containsu0026nbsp;a running commentary on Scripture, based on and informed by the Catechism of the Catholic Church.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cIt\u2019s balanced, it\u2019s true, it\u2019s actually quite good,\u201d Deacon Miletic said.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHis next recommendation is theu0026nbsp;u003ca href=\" Study Bible New American, third editionu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cIt\u2019s got a lot of great essays in it, and the running commentary, I would say, from the point of view of scholarly opinion, would follow mainstream opinion rather than excessive opinion,\u201d Miletic said. \u201cIt\u2019s a snapshot of what scholars are thinking about when this was printed. And it\u2019s a recent edition. They know this is for the American Church and for pastoral purposes, so they\u2019re not going to give you the hottest, Gucci shoes biblical theory. They\u2019re trying to be responsible.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFinally, Miletic recommendsu0026nbsp;the u003ca href=\" Annotated Bible with Apocryphau003c\/au003e, which is u003cstrongu003ean ecumenical study Bible.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eLike Miletic,u0026nbsp;David Bosworth, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Studies Area Director at The Catholic University of America, recommends the Catholic Study Bible (3rd edition; Oxford University Press, 2016). \u201cIt uses the New American Bible Revised Editionu0026nbsp;translation, which (in any edition) includes substantive interpretive and informational notes on the biblical and introduction to each biblical book,\u201d Bosworth said. \u201cu003cstrongu003eThis edition by Oxford adds to these the Oxford Bible maps (good maps), multiple topical essays on history, archeology, the lectionary, biblical interpretation, etc., and a \u2018reading guide\u2019 which is a small commentary on the whole Bible by Catholic scholars.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:shortcode --u003en[read_also art1=\"235694\" \/]nu003c!-- \/wp:shortcode --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe late u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eRobert D. Milleru003c\/au003e, former Professor of Old Testament at Catholic University, agreed that u003cstrongu003ethere is a \u201cbest\u201d version of the Bible for Catholics, but that soon there will be a \u201cbetter\u201d one.u0026nbsp;u003c\/strongu003eWhile he recommended the u003ca href=\" American Bible Revised Editionu003c\/au003e, he noted that the New Testament portion is being revised.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cIn a couple of years there will be another bible, so if somebody buys a bible now, I\u2019m going to tell him to go back to the store in a couple of years and buy it again,\u201du003c\/strongu003e Miller told Aleteia in 2019. \u201cThe NABRE\u2019s Old Testament was completely revised in 2011, so if somebody has an NAB from the \u201880s or \u201890s, it\u2019s not the same as the one that I\u2019m recommending. I wouldn\u2019t even recommend that bible. An NAB from the 20th century, especially the Old Testament, there were a lot of problems with it. The translators rearranged verses and all sorts of strange things. But the NAB translation of the Old Testament that was finished in 2011 -- in fact, all the others were pulled from the shelf, so no store can sell the pre-2011 version anymore \u2014 is great, and really, I think, the best translation of the Old Testament. The New was never as bad as the Old.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cSo the current NABRE is fine for the New Testament,\" Miller concluded, \"and great for the Old Testament, and in a couple of years the New Testament will also be fantastic.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Inspiring Bible verses for when you want to start over\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Inspiring Bible verses for when you want to start overu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Scripture verses for peace in parenting\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Scripture verses for peace in parentingu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"What is the best edition of the Bible for Catholics?\",\"subheading\":\"There are dozens of translations of the Bible into English, none of which is perfect.\",\"author\":\"John Burger\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"803\",\"link\":\" Burger has been a writer for Aleteia's English edition since 2013. He is the author of \"At the Foot of the Cross: Lessons from Ukraine,\" a book-length interview with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. John's 30-year career in the Catholic press includes work at the National Catholic Register and Catholic New York, as well as freelance writing for many periodicals and websites. He has a bachelor's degree in English from Iona University in New Rochelle, NY, and a master's degree from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. 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Perhaps you have an old family Bible in the house, but you feel like you need a fresh copy, a better translation, something you can u003ciu003ereadu003c\/iu003e and understand. You take a trip to the local Barnes and Noble or a Catholic bookstore, and the clerk directs you to the religion section.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201dI didn\u2019t know there were so many different versions,\u201d you might think to yourself. \u201cDoes it matter which one I buy? Which one is best for a Catholic like me? This one looks good, but is it worth it to pay more for it?\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":789071,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eAleteia recently spoke with three members of different religious congregations of women to ask them what consecrated life means to them and if they are happy.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eConsecrated u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003elifeu003c\/au003e is u003cstrongu003ea special way of living the Christian vocation that each of us received at baptism.u003c\/strongu003e The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eThe religious state is thus one way of experiencing a u0026#8220;more intimateu0026#8221; consecration, rooted in Baptism and dedicated totally to God. In the consecrated life, Christu0026#8217;s faithful, moved by the Holy Spirit, propose to follow Christ more nearly, to give themselves to God who is loved above all and, pursuing the perfection of charity in the service of the Kingdom, to signify and proclaim in the Church the glory of the world to come.u003c\/pu003enu003cciteu003e(u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCCC 916u003c\/au003e)u003c\/citeu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"768\" src=\" alt=\"Nuns praying in church\" class=\"wp-image-773633\" srcset=\" 1200w, ?resize=150,96 150w, ?resize=300,192 300w, ?resize=1024,655 1024w, ?resize=620,397 620w, ?resize=1140,730 1140w, ?resize=375,240 375w, ?resize=630,403 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eTrinity69 | Shutterstocku003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s interesting to note that there are u003cstrongu003ehundreds of institutes, orders, and congregations of religious lifeu003c\/strongu003e. Still, their u003cstrongu003eobjective is the sameu003c\/strongu003e: to evangelize according to their own charisms and in different contexts, always with a total dedication to the designs of God.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAleteia interviewed three religious and asked them three questions:u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e1. Based on your experience, what is consecrated life?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2. What purpose does it serve in the world?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e3. Are you happy in your vocation?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHere are the answers they shared with us.u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eSR. ROSA MARIA LUNAu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCongregation:u003c\/strongu003e Ecumenical Missionary Sisters Oblates of the Churchu003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-aleteia-blockquote\"u003eu003cspan class=\"text\"u003eu003cpu003eConsecrated life serves to give witness in the world.u003c\/pu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eFor Sister Rosa, consecrated life is a u003cstrongu003eway of life modeled on Jesusu003c\/strongu003e, who was, chaste, poor and obedient. Itu0026#8217;s also a response to the call to live this life, to conform oneself to it, to try to configure oneself more and more to him in a life of fraternity in community, and according to a u003cstrongu003especial charism that the Holy Spirit has inspired in each founderu003c\/strongu003e within the Church.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eConsecrated life, she says, serves to u003cstrongu003egive witness in the world to the presence of Jesusu003c\/strongu003e and to the Gospel in a practical and experiential way. Each institute has its own personal charism and u003cstrongu003eseeks to express a specific aspect of the face of Jesus to the worldu003c\/strongu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eWe want to show people Jesus, who saw and experienced the division of the world, and saw that he himself would be a cause of division. So, he prays to the Father at the last moment, as his last wish, for the unity of all people in Christ. We consecrate ourselves to this cause and we pray for this every day to the Father: \u201cthat we may all be one.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eSister Rosa affirms without hesitation that she is happy in her vocation. She told us:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eGod, my Lord, who called me without my deserving it, is incredibly faithful. At very specific moments he provides for my needs and makes himself felt, filling me with joy and happiness. It has been a journey of learning, falls, and stumbles. But the amazing thing is his faithfulness that inspires me with the desire to follow him with all my heart and with all my strength in my vocation, carried out in the mission.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\" alt=\"DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE\" class=\"wp-image-788412\" srcset=\" 1200w, ?resize=150,84 150w, ?resize=300,169 300w, ?resize=1024,576 1024w, ?resize=620,348 620w, ?resize=1140,641 1140w, ?resize=375,211 375w, ?resize=630,354 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eM\u00f3nica Mu\u00f1ozu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eSR. DORIS JIMENEZ SIMROTHu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCongregationu003c\/strongu003e: Oblates of the Most Holy Trinityu003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-aleteia-blockquote\"u003eu003cspan class=\"text\"u003eu003cpu003eIf I were to be born again, I\u2019d become a religious again.u003c\/pu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eFor Sister Doris, u003cstrongu003econsecrated life is total surrender to Godu003c\/strongu003e. It\u2019s an u003cstrongu003eunconditional response to a call of loveu003c\/strongu003e and a radical living of oneu0026#8217;s baptism through the profession of the evangelical counsels. This is carried out in community life, with oneu0026#8217;s own charism and in the u003cstrongu003esearch for holiness in love and dedication to oneu0026#8217;s neighbor.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eConsecrated life testifies to u003cstrongu003eChristu0026#8217;s presence in the life of humanityu003c\/strongu003e, she says. It proposes to the people an identity, opportunity, aspiration, learning, and above all, u003cstrongu003ecredible love and holinessu003c\/strongu003e. This makes it possible to be believable witnesses who make palpable the u003cstrongu003ecivilization of love.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWith joy, she adds that she is u0026#8220;extremely happy.u0026#8221;u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eThe best thing that has happened to me is God\u2019s call to this unconditional self-giving. I believe that nothing better could\u2019ve happened to me in this life. And if I were to be born again, I\u2019d become a religious again.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003enu003cpu003eEven its adversities and setbacks are nothing when you have the loving gaze of Jesus. It\u2019s the joy, the joy of feeling his healing word, his healing encounter in each Eucharist. Not to mention the love of Mary, that gives security to our project of life.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eSr. LOURDES GONZALEZu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCongregationu003c\/strongu003e: Disciples of Mary in the Holy Spiritu003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-aleteia-blockquote\"u003eu003cspan class=\"text\"u003eu003cpu003eIt means living the fullness of our baptism.u003c\/pu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eSr. Lourdes defines consecrated life as a life totally given to God, which belongs to Him alone. It means living the fullness of our baptism.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Disciples of Mary, united to Jesus, make His love known in peopleu0026#8217;s lives u0026#8220;so that we may all turn to him and allow ourselves to be loved. Thus, we can reach the holiness to which we are called. Above all, we seek to reach the hearts that are far from Him because of sin.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026#8220;I am happy,u0026#8221; she tells Aleteia, before adding, u0026#8220;When we are in the vocation to which Jesus calls us, then we can be happy.u0026#8221;u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" of Life (2)\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Generation of Nuns Favor Tradition and Thriveu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" irm\u00e3s biol\u00f3gicas que se tornaram freiras no instituto Iesu Communio\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" 5 biological sisters who joined the religious life in just two yearsu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eConsecrated u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003elifeu003c\/au003e is u003cstrongu003ea special way of living the Christian vocation that each of us received at baptism.u003c\/strongu003e The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe religious state is thus one way of experiencing a \"more intimate\" consecration, rooted in Baptism and dedicated totally to God. In the consecrated life, Christ's faithful, moved by the Holy Spirit, propose to follow Christ more nearly, to give themselves to God who is loved above all and, pursuing the perfection of charity in the service of the Kingdom, to signify and proclaim in the Church the glory of the world to come.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003cciteu003e(u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCCC 916u003c\/au003e)u003c\/citeu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":773633,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Nuns praying in church\" class=\"wp-image-773633\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s interesting to note that there are u003cstrongu003ehundreds of institutes, orders, and congregations of religious lifeu003c\/strongu003e. Still, their u003cstrongu003eobjective is the sameu003c\/strongu003e: to evangelize according to their own charisms and in different contexts, always with a total dedication to the designs of God.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAleteia interviewed three religious and asked them three questions:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e1. Based on your experience, what is consecrated life?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2. What purpose does it serve in the world?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e3. Are you happy in your vocation?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHere are the answers they shared with us.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"1\",\"text\":\"SR. ROSA MARIA LUNA\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eSR. ROSA MARIA LUNAu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCongregation:u003c\/strongu003e Ecumenical Missionary Sisters Oblates of the Churchu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/blockquote \"content\":\"Consecrated life serves to give witness in the world.\",\"checked\":false --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-aleteia-blockquote\"u003eu003cspan class=\"text\"u003eu003cpu003eConsecrated life serves to give witness in the world.u003c\/pu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/blockquote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFor Sister Rosa, consecrated life is a u003cstrongu003eway of life modeled on Jesusu003c\/strongu003e, who was, chaste, poor and obedient. It's also a response to the call to live this life, to conform oneself to it, to try to configure oneself more and more to him in a life of fraternity in community, and according to a u003cstrongu003especial charism that the Holy Spirit has inspired in each founderu003c\/strongu003e within the Church.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eConsecrated life, she says, serves to u003cstrongu003egive witness in the world to the presence of Jesusu003c\/strongu003e and to the Gospel in a practical and experiential way. Each institute has its own personal charism and u003cstrongu003eseeks to express a specific aspect of the face of Jesus to the worldu003c\/strongu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWe want to show people Jesus, who saw and experienced the division of the world, and saw that he himself would be a cause of division. So, he prays to the Father at the last moment, as his last wish, for the unity of all people in Christ. We consecrate ourselves to this cause and we pray for this every day to the Father: \u201cthat we may all be one.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSister Rosa affirms without hesitation that she is happy in her vocation. She told us:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eGod, my Lord, who called me without my deserving it, is incredibly faithful. At very specific moments he provides for my needs and makes himself felt, filling me with joy and happiness. It has been a journey of learning, falls, and stumbles. But the amazing thing is his faithfulness that inspires me with the desire to follow him with all my heart and with all my strength in my vocation, carried out in the mission.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":788412,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE\" class=\"wp-image-788412\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"2\",\"text\":\"SR. DORIS JIMENEZ SIMROTH\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eSR. DORIS JIMENEZ SIMROTHu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCongregationu003c\/strongu003e: Oblates of the Most Holy Trinityu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/blockquote \"content\":\"If I were to be born again, I\u2019d become a religious again.\" --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-aleteia-blockquote\"u003eu003cspan class=\"text\"u003eu003cpu003eIf I were to be born again, I\u2019d become a religious again.u003c\/pu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/blockquote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFor Sister Doris, u003cstrongu003econsecrated life is total surrender to Godu003c\/strongu003e. It\u2019s an u003cstrongu003eunconditional response to a call of loveu003c\/strongu003e and a radical living of one's baptism through the profession of the evangelical counsels. This is carried out in community life, with one's own charism and in the u003cstrongu003esearch for holiness in love and dedication to one's neighbor.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eConsecrated life testifies to u003cstrongu003eChrist's presence in the life of humanityu003c\/strongu003e, she says. It proposes to the people an identity, opportunity, aspiration, learning, and above all, u003cstrongu003ecredible love and holinessu003c\/strongu003e. This makes it possible to be believable witnesses who make palpable the u003cstrongu003ecivilization of love.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWith joy, she adds that she is \"extremely happy.\"u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe best thing that has happened to me is God\u2019s call to this unconditional self-giving. I believe that nothing better could\u2019ve happened to me in this life. And if I were to be born again, I\u2019d become a religious again.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eEven its adversities and setbacks are nothing when you have the loving gaze of Jesus. It\u2019s the joy, the joy of feeling his healing word, his healing encounter in each Eucharist. Not to mention the love of Mary, that gives security to our project of life.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"3\",\"text\":\"Sr. LOURDES GONZALEZ\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eSr. LOURDES GONZALEZu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCongregationu003c\/strongu003e: Disciples of Mary in the Holy Spiritu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/blockquote \"content\":\"It means living the fullness of our baptism.\" --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-aleteia-blockquote\"u003eu003cspan class=\"text\"u003eu003cpu003eIt means living the fullness of our baptism.u003c\/pu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/blockquote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSr. Lourdes defines consecrated life as a life totally given to God, which belongs to Him alone. It means living the fullness of our baptism.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe Disciples of Mary, united to Jesus, make His love known in people's lives \"so that we may all turn to him and allow ourselves to be loved. Thus, we can reach the holiness to which we are called. Above all, we seek to reach the hearts that are far from Him because of sin.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\"I am happy,\" she tells Aleteia, before adding, \"When we are in the vocation to which Jesus calls us, then we can be happy.\"u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Generation of Nuns Favor Tradition and Thrive\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Generation of Nuns Favor Tradition and Thriveu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also \"link\":\" 5 biological sisters who joined the religious life in just two years\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" 5 biological sisters who joined the religious life in just two yearsu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"3 religious sisters tell us about the consecrated life\",\"subheading\":\"Aleteia recently spoke with three members of different religious congregations of women to ask them what consecrated life means to them and if they are happy.\",\"author\":\"M\u00f3nica Mu\u00f1oz\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"763027\",\"link\":\" Mu\u00f1oz\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" Mu\u00f1oz\",\"link\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"alt\":\"CONSECRATED LIFE\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/03\/08\/3-religious-sisters-tell-us-about-the-consecrated-life\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" Stories\",\"name\":\"Inspiring Stories\",\"slug\":\"inspiring-stories\",\"color\":\"rgba( 211, 65, 51, 1 )\",\"term_id\":423715389,\"category\":\"Inspiring Stories\",\"category_slug\":\"inspiring-stories\",\"category_id\":423715389,\"category_color\":\"#d34133\",\"parent_category\":\"Inspiring Stories\",\"published\":1709899200,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.03.08\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 03\/08\/24\",\"tags\":\"Church, Inspiring stories, Nuns, Religious Life\",\"firsttag\":\"Religious Life\",\"tags_items\":[ Shutterstocku003c\/divu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eIt\u2019s interesting to note that there are u003cstrongu003ehundreds of institutes, orders, and congregations of religious lifeu003c\/strongu003e. 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Nous pouvons prier pour leur, leur prosp\u00e9rit\u00e9, leur tranquillit\u00e9, et leur r\u00e9ussite. Nous pouvons \u00e9galement prier pour ceux qui nous ont nui et pour ces individus qui nous ont offens\u00e9s, et demander \u00e0 Dieu de nous aider \u00e0 leur propre pardonner et \u00e0 leur t\u00e9moigner de la compassion.<\/p>\n<h3> Prier pour la bien-\u00eatre et la tranquillit\u00e9 de nos proches.<\/h3>\n<p>\u00d4 Seigneur, nous te confions nos proches, notre familles ainsi que nos connaissances. Garde, \u00f4 Dieu, sur eux, avec sauvegarde -les de tout risque et de toute maladie. Donne, Seigneur, une bien-\u00eatre du corps ainsi que de l\u2019esprit \u00e0 eux, et la paix dans leur esprit. Que ta guidance forte les \u00e2mes veille et les conduise chacun au long de cette journ\u00e9e, afin qu\u2019ils puissent vivre dans la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 ainsi que la qui\u00e9tude.<\/p>\n<p>Nous tous te prions aussi pour nos enfants, Seigneur, afin qu\u2019ils grandissent dans la foi ainsi que dans l\u2019amour de ton saint nom. Accorde, \u00f4 Dieu, la sagesse avec la force n\u00e9cessaires en vue de surmonter les obstacles de la vie, ainsi que conduise leurs pas sur le chemin de la v\u00e9rit\u00e9 ainsi que de la justice.<\/p>\n<p>Enfin, nous autres te prions pour nos amis et nos voisins, Seigneur, qu\u2019ils d\u00e9couvrent la joie de ton amour avec la paix de ton pardon. Donne-leur, \u00d4 Dieu, des c\u0153urs bienveillants afin de partager avec ceux que dans le besoin, ainsi que bras accueillantes en vue de accueillir ceux que seuls et aussi abandonn\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<h3> Prier pour nos ennemis ainsi que ceux qui sont nous ont offens\u00e9s. <\/h3>\n<p>Seigneur, J\u00e9sus, nous t\u2019 prions pour les n\u00f4tres ennemis et pour ces qui sont nous autres ont offens\u00e9s. Accorde-leur, \u00f4 Christ, ta mis\u00e9ricorde ainsi que ton pardon, et ouvre leur c\u0153ur \u00e0 la lumi\u00e8re des ta v\u00e9rit\u00e9. Aide-nous, Seigneur, \u00e0 leur montrer de la compassion ainsi que \u00e0 leur pardonner comme tu nous-m\u00eames as pardonn\u00e9. Que ta paix r\u00e8gne dans notre c\u0153urs et que votre amour guide les n\u00f4tres actions, pour que nous puissions vivre en harmonie avec tous ceux que nous-m\u00eames entourent.<\/p>\n<h3> Comprendre l\u2019 pri\u00e8re : <\/h3>\n<p>En conclusion, la invocation nous souviens notre devoir comme prog\u00e9niture de Dieu : \u00eatre des t\u00e9moin de l\u2019 lumi\u00e8re et de ses amour dans une p\u00e9riode touch\u00e9e aux t\u00e9n\u00e8bres. \u00c0 travers notre mots et nos actions, nous propageons l\u2019\u00c9vangile de la s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9 et de la rapprochement, amenant l\u2019esp\u00e9rance et la cicatrisation \u00e0 un contexte bris\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Dans la spiritualit\u00e9 chr\u00e9tienne, le lever du jour porte une signification particuli\u00e8re, symbolisant le renouvellement et la r\u00e9g\u00e9n\u00e9ration int\u00e9rieure. C\u2019est au lever du jour de chaque journ\u00e9e que l\u2019esprit se tourne vers le Seigneur dans la pri\u00e8re, s\u2019effor\u00e7ant \u00e0 se trouver \u00e9clair\u00e9e par la clart\u00e9 c\u00e9leste. La coutume des pri\u00e8res matinales s\u2019av\u00e8re profond\u00e9ment enracin\u00e9e dans la tradition chr\u00e9tienne, fournissant un instant particulier pour \u00e9tablir une connexion avec Dieu et se pr\u00e9parer mentalement aux d\u00e9fis de la journ\u00e9e \u00e0 venir.<\/p>\n<p>Au au sein de ces pri\u00e8re matinales se trouve habituellement une d\u00e9votion particuli\u00e8re envers Marie, la maternelle de J\u00e9sus et aussi ic\u00f4ne sainte ador\u00e9e par un grand nombre fid\u00e8les. En qualit\u00e9 m\u00e8re intercesseur parmi les hommes et Dieu, Marie reste invoqu\u00e9e pour intervenir pour nous, nous-m\u00eames conduisant dans le chemin de la saintet\u00e9 et ainsi que la gr\u00e2ce divine. Sa pr\u00e9sence maternelle offre apaisement et s\u00e9curit\u00e9, entourant nos pri\u00e8re matinales d\u2019une tendresse c\u00e9leste.<\/p>\n<p>Au via l\u2019 pri\u00e8res du matin, on se trouve invit\u00e9s \u00e0 nous unir \u00e0 Marie dans une approche de sanctification personnelle. En m\u00e9ditant sur la vie ainsi que ses vertus, on explorons \u00e0 imiter sa humilit\u00e9, sa puret\u00e9 et son ob\u00e9issance vers la volont\u00e9 de Dieu. Gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la saintet\u00e9 parfaite, Marie devient pour nous un mod\u00e8le de vie chr\u00e9tienne, nous rem\u00e9morant l\u2019importance de la pri\u00e8re et du contemplation dans notre cheminement spirituel.<\/p>\n<p>Joignons nos c\u0153urs dans la pri\u00e8re de debut de journ\u00e9e, dans notre confiance, en nous tournant vers Marie, la m\u00e8re de J\u00e9sus. Au sein de notre monde tourment\u00e9 par les conflits et la discorde, recourons \u00e0 la pri\u00e8re comme un moyen de retrouver la s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9 et l\u2019harmonie. On peut envoyer un message pour la m\u00e8re de dieu <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/www.avemariasound.org\/\" >en faisant appel aux b\u00e9n\u00e9voles.<\/a> Que nos pri\u00e8res montent vers le ciel, comme un hommage agr\u00e9able \u00e0 Dieu, afin qu\u2019il guide nous guider nos pas vers le chemin de la justice et de la v\u00e9rit\u00e9. L\u2019ap\u00f4tre Paul nous exhorte dans ses lettres \u00e0 maintenir une pri\u00e8re incessante, en toutes circonstances, pour que notre communion \u00e0 Dieu reste solide et passionn\u00e9e. La pri\u00e8re, lorsqu\u2019elle est offerte sinc\u00e8rement, a le pouvoir pour changer nos c\u0153urs et de modifier le destin de l\u2019histoire.<\/p>\n<p>La oraison du matin se trouve \u00eatre un temps favoris\u00e9 pour nous consacrer \u00e0 Dieu avec l\u2019intercession de Marie, en lui sacrifiant nos adorations, nos reconnaissances et nos intentions les plus profondes. Au sein de la qui\u00e9tude de l\u2019aurore, on est invit\u00e9s pour se tourner \u00e0 cette m\u00e8re sacr\u00e9e, laquelle nous guide avec tendresse sur le chemin de la foi et de l\u2019amour divin. En faisant l\u2019union notre voix \u00e0 celle-ci de Marie, nous augmentons nos pri\u00e8res matinales \u00e0 le tr\u00f4ne de la gr\u00e2ce, s\u00fbrs que nos supplications seront entendues et accueillies par le c\u0153ur mis\u00e9ricordieux de Dieu.<\/p>\n<h2> Pri\u00e8re envers le d\u00e9but de journ\u00e9e avec dieu et la Sainte M\u00e8re<\/h2>\n<p>Dieu tout-puissant et plein de mis\u00e9ricorde, en ce matin qui s\u2019annonce sous la clart\u00e9 de ta lumi\u00e8re c\u00e9leste, je viens \u00e0 Toi avec c\u0153ur rempli de confiance et d\u2019humilit\u00e9. Que cette journ\u00e9e qui s\u2019ouvre soit consacr\u00e9e \u00e0 ta gloire sainte, que chaque battement de mon c\u0153ur |chaque regard de mes yeux|chacune de mes paroles|chacun de mes gestes} te soit offert en sacrifice. Que chaque respiration qui anime mon \u00eatre soit un souffle de pri\u00e8re |un souffle vers toi|un souffle de vie en toi}. Que la pri\u00e8re r\u00e9sonne, priez, que nos c\u0153urs implorent, priez, que nos esprits s\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8vent.<\/p>\n<p>Tel Marie, la sainte m\u00e8re qui a port\u00e9 en son sein l\u2019enfant J\u00e9sus, accompagne-moi dans ce voyage de foi et de d\u00e9votion. Que je puisse, en parcourant les pages de l\u2019\u00c9vangile, d\u00e9couvrir la lumi\u00e8re pour \u00e9clairer mes pas et consolider ma foi. \u00c0 l\u2019instar de Pierre, donne-moi la puissance et la bravoure d\u2019affronter les temp\u00eates de la vie avec une confiance absolue en ta providence.<\/p>\n<p>Dans ce moment de Car\u00eame, o\u00f9 les croyants et les croyantes se pr\u00e9parent \u00e0 honorer la r\u00e9surrection de ton fils bien-aim\u00e9, octroie-moi, Seigneur, l\u2019\u00e9veil spirituel. Que mon c\u0153ur soit purifi\u00e9 de toute souillure, afin qu\u2019il devienne un temple digne de ta pr\u00e9sence. Que mes pri\u00e8res, \u00e0 l\u2019image de Fran\u00e7ois d\u2019Assise, r\u00e9sonne tel un hymne de louange \u00e0 travers les si\u00e8cles.<br \/>\nDieu Tout-Puissant, que mon quotidien soit impr\u00e9gn\u00e9 de ton amour, que chaque instant soit une occasion de entrer en communion avec toi et de te servir dans mes prochains. Que mon existence soit un t\u00e9moignage vivant de ta tendresse infinie pour l\u2019humanit\u00e9. Puissent les mots de la pri\u00e8re de Hozana monter vers toi comme un doux parfum, enveloppant toute ma journ\u00e9e dans une ambiance de paix. Priez, \u00c9glise, Fran\u00e7ois, Hozana.<\/p>\n<p>Que mon c\u0153ur, Dieu Tout-Puissant, devienne un reflet du tien, rempli d\u2019amour, de compassion et de mis\u00e9ricorde envers autrui. Que toutes mes pens\u00e9es et mes actions soient conduites par le Saint-Esprit, afin que je puisse contribuer \u00e0 l\u2019av\u00e8nement de ta justice sur cette terre.<\/p>\n<p>Que cette journ\u00e9e devienne une nouvelle \u00e9tape dans mon cheminement spirituel, un moment de grandir dans la foi. Seigneur, poss\u00e8de mon c\u0153ur, transforme-le en ton sanctuaire, o\u00f9 ta pr\u00e9sence se manifeste en tout temps. Que chaque pulsation de mon c\u0153ur soit un chant \u00e0 ta gloire, \u00f4 Seigneur, pour toujours. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>Dans l\u2019\u00e9veil spirituel de tout \u00e2me chr\u00e9tienne, la supplication a un r\u00f4le. C\u2019est le lien sacr\u00e9 intime entre le fid\u00e8le divin et sa m\u00e8re c\u00e9leste, la Vierge Marie, laquelle supplie pour nous devant son c\u00e9leste Fils. \u00c0 travers l\u2019acte de pri\u00e8re, les fid\u00e8les p\u00e9n\u00e9trons au c\u0153ur de la brillance de la parole de Dieu, men\u00e9s sous l\u2019Esprit divin, pour trouver la vraie nature et la faveur que J\u00e9sus nous offre.<\/p>\n<h2>R\u00e9flexion sur la Parole du Seigneur : <\/h2>\n<p>Il nous est possible de sommes capables de ruminer en ce qui concerne une portion religieux qui nous parle de la tendresse de Dieu. Par exemple :<\/p>\n<h3>1 Corinthiens 13, 1-8 : <\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0\u00bb<br \/>\nL\u2019amour est patient, il est plein de bont\u00e9; l\u2019amour n\u2019est point envieux; l\u2019amour ne se vante point, il ne s\u2019enfle point d\u2019orgueil, il ne fait rien de malhonn\u00eate, il ne cherche point son int\u00e9r\u00eat, il ne s\u2019irrite point, il ne soup\u00e7onne point le mal, il ne se r\u00e9jouit point de l\u2019injustice, mais il se r\u00e9jouit de la v\u00e9rit\u00e9; il supporte tout, il croit tout, il esp\u00e8re tout, il endure tout.<br \/>\nL\u2019amour ne p\u00e9rit jamais; mais, les proph\u00e9ties, elles seront abolies; les langues, elles cesseront; la connaissance, elle sera abolie.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Parutions sur un th\u00e8me \u00e9quivalent:<\/p>\n<p>Sapho (1903)\/Fragments.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Sapho_(1903)\/Fragments\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A lire ici.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lettres \u00e0 un ami sur l\u2019office divin de l\u2019\u00c9glise catholique orthodoxe d\u2019Orient\/I\/Lettre troisi\u00e8me.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Lettres_%C3%A0_un_ami_sur_l%E2%80%99office_divin_de_l%E2%80%99%C3%89glise_catholique_orthodoxe_d%E2%80%99Orient\/I\/Lettre_troisi%C3%A8me\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cliquer ICI.<\/a><span><\/span>. Suite sur le prochain article.<\/p>\n<p>Les cierges (Verhaeren).,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Les_cierges_(Verhaeren)\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A lire ici.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>La m\u00e9tisse\/Chapitre XXIII.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/La_m%C3%A9tisse\/Chapitre_XXIII\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Le texte de l\u2019article.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dictionnaire pratique et historique de la musique\/Complies.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Dictionnaire_pratique_et_historique_de_la_musique\/Complies\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A lire ici.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Catherine Tekakwitha\/2\/7.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Catherine_Tekakwitha\/2\/7\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Article complet.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpe_imgrss\" src=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-Bob-Hope.jpg\">Cet article a \u00e9t\u00e9 reconstitu\u00e9 du mieux possible. 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Il raconte l&rsquo;histoire de nombreuses stars hollywoodiennes converties au catholicisme. Cette ann\u00e9e, les Oscars seront anim\u00e9s par le com\u00e9dien Jimmy Kimmel. Ce sera la quatri\u00e8me fois qu&rsquo;il animera la c\u00e9r\u00e9monie, un total impressionnant \u2013 mais il aura du mal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editions-esoterique-fondee-en-1927-depeches","entry","fw-tab-6 fw-tabr-4","has-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Un livre raconte les histoires de conversion de Bob Hope et d&#039;autres stars &amp; pri\u00e8re du matin. - EDITIONSBUSSIERE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/un-livre-raconte-les-histoires-de-conversion-de-bob-hope-et-dautres-stars-priere-du-matin\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Un livre raconte les histoires de conversion de Bob Hope et d&#039;autres stars &amp; pri\u00e8re du matin. - EDITIONSBUSSIERE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Aleteia parle \u00e0 l&rsquo;auteur Mary Claire Kendall d&rsquo;une nouvelle \u00e9dition de son livre \u00ab Oasis \u00bb. 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