Daily Archives: 4 July 2006

4 July 2006

Augustine on Amos’s lion

Posted on 4 July 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today for the First Reading for Mass we have a pericope from the Book of Amos, the prophet (3:1-8, 4:11-12).  There is an image of a lion.
Augustine expands on Amos’s lion (s. 55.3): 
”Lord, You have been our refuge.”  … Continue reading →

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Ah… the Sabine Farm

Posted on 4 July 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I put out my flag and everything!

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4 July: For Christians harassed with persecution

Posted on 4 July 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the 2002 Missale Romanum there is a Mass Pro christianis persecutione vexatis… For Christians harassed with persecution.  Given the manifold liberties we enjoy in the United States, I thought it good to share this prayer with you.
COLLECT: Deus, … Continue reading →

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