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Fr. T. Becket A. Franks, O.S.B., D.Min. (Prin.)
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Catholic priest/Benedictine Monk of St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle, IL, Prayer-Work-Stability. Director of Abbey Advancement. Comments mine. ὁ θεὸς ἀγάπη ἐστίν.
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By the Grace of God, I am what I am!
Listen to and watch the Gospel and Homily here: Benedictine Sister Verna Holyhead tells a short story about a young woman who gives birth to a child with Down’s syndrome.  In tears she cries o…
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We Build the Kingdom TOGETHER
Listen to the Gospel and Homily here: Today is the Word of God Sunday.  And the Word of God teaches us today that God wants us involved in the building of the kingdom.   In the words of S…
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We Do Our Duty!
Listen to and watch the Gospel and Homily here: The year is May 1789. The Connecticut House of Representatives is in session on a bright day.  The delegates are able to do their work by natura…
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December 1, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Chicago
November 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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An Attitude of Gratitude
In the words of the spiritual writer, Fr. Richard Rohr, the life of the contemplative lives with an attitude of gratitude.   I will admit that often I love sitting and watching the funny video…
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November 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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The God of All Unconcealdness
Once upon a time, the Math teacher calls on Honest Hank.  “Tell me, Hank” says his teacher, “if your father borrowed $100 and promises to pay $10 a week, how much will he owe in 7 weeks?” “One…
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