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Janusz Korczak: A Hero of the Holocaust
If you were to walk through the entire cemetery, gazing upon stone after stone after stone, you would find only one engraved with a name. That name, is Janusz Korczak.
New Friday Feature – Sacrifice in the News
Here, at Pelican’s Breast, we believe Friday is the perfect forum to celebrate contemporary stories of sacrifice, some big, some small, all of which which represent Christ and His perfect observance of the two greatest commandments – love of God and love of neighbor.
When Jesus Speaks from the Tabernacle
There will be no more visitors for Me today, none through the long hours of the night. Stay with Me because it is towards evening.
What Can We Promise in Response to Our Lord?
“Can you come after Me by taking up your cross daily— the cross I have laid upon you to liken you to Myself?”
11 Inspirational Quotes about Sacrifice
We are called to give everything, without holding back. Sometimes it’s hard to comprehend the lengths to which we are asked to extend ourselves. Perhaps the quotes below will help to inspire you to desire the love that He desires for you; if not, perhaps at the very least they will provoke a deeper reflection of your Christian vocation.
Before the Most Holy – A Lenten Meditation Series
As you make preparations for Lent, perhaps you plan to carve out some time for Eucharistic Adoration. If so, we invite you to join us in reading a wonderful book by Mother Mary Loyola.
Not Paying for Our Son’s College is one of the Best Decisions We’ve Ever Made – for Him
Not paying for our son’s college has been a great decision. It may not have started out as some genius parenting move. But in hindsight, I believe it may be one of the moves that has benefited him most.
Charity: Divine Love Poured Out
Divine Revelation has shown us that God is a free and total outpouring and exchange of charity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. What is more is that He has destined us to share in this great and mysterious exchange of divine love!
The Terrible Beauty of God’s Love
Despite our complete inadequacy before God, we know that He desires that we open up ourselves in order to give ourselves to Him to the best of our abilities—even if it falls short. Love requires an openness that makes one vulnerable.
