Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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Today, we remember Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the patron saint of moral theology. At the age of just sixteen, Alphonsus Liguori received degrees in both canon and civil law by acclamation. At sixteen, I believe I was almost failing trigonometry! Alphonsus … Continued

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, priest and doctor of the Church

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Today’s readings Interestingly enough, and rather coincidentally, we have readings today that show two very different leaders.  Moses has had just about enough, thank you very much.  He is discouraged and cannot bear the leadership of the people.  Certainly God … Continued

St. Alphonsus Liguori, priest and doctor of the Church

Today’s readings Today we have a kind of celebration of moral theology. In today’s first reading, Jeremiah receives word from the Lord that he is to crank up his preaching to have Israel turn from their sinful ways. “Perhaps they … Continued