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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Aug 13, 20231 min read
TRANSFIGURATION
I recently ran across a 1941 address by Archbishop Fulton Sheen where he comments on Peter's attitude towards the Transfiguration: "Is...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Aug 6, 20231 min read
Why?
For he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. (Psalm 95:7 NLT) Lord, the answer to the question “why?”...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Misshapen or Shattered?
"Go down to the shop where clay pots and jars are made, and I will talk to you there. I did as he told me and found the potter working...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Jul 9, 20232 min read
Designer and Maker
Designer and Maker (Isaiah 45:18 NABRE) 18 For thus says the LORD, The creator of the heavens, who is God, The designer and maker of...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
May 2, 20231 min read
RISE ABOVE THE FRAY
Just found a new book by an author I very much admire, Sarah Young. JESUS CALLING, although new to me, was published in 2006. I have...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Apr 16, 20231 min read
Rejoice, be glad, and fear no longer!
Lent is over and Easter is upon us! “The Day of Resurrection” are the first words of a favorite Easter hymn, set to the beautiful tune...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Apr 2, 20232 min read
Joyful
Rarely when I read my daily office (Liturgy of the Hours) as well as another favorite, Sarah Young’s Jesus Always (Nashville TN: Thomas...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Immigrant or Alien? Native-born or Neighbor?
“Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land. Treat them like native-born Israelites, and love them as you love...
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John E. Crean, Jr., Obl.S.B., Ph.D.
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Fears, Truth, and Surrender
"We all have secret fears to face, Our minds and motives to amend; We seek your truth, we need your grace, Our living Lord and present...
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