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Catholic 101: Icons and Prayer

Catholic 101: Icons and Prayer

by Andrew Milewski, SJ | Sep 21, 2023 | Catholic 101, Prayers, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

If I were to mention the word “icon” to a younger person, especially one who has never entered a church, they might think of their smartphone before they think of prayer. These small graphical representations are ubiquitous, helping a person quickly access their...

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In the parable of the sower, Jesus has much to say about the different kinds of soil that receive God’s word. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how we mustn’t overlook the sower himself, whose actions reflect the extravagant love of God. Based on the readings for 15th Sunday of OT.

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