Tag Archives: Pope Francis

Ending Clericalism

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Father Nathan Reesman

Ending clericalism is a call to personal self examination from the top of the hierarchy to the bottom. Continue reading →

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Silence That Unites, Silence that Divides

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Father Nathan Reesman

The Pope’s silence is on trial. Silence itself is on trial. Continue reading →

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Babylon Comes Knocking: What The Church Must Do Now

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Father Nathan Reesman

We must be prepared to lose it all if we are ever going to move forward. Continue reading →

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A Decade After JPII

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Father Nathan Reesman

Should popes be rockstars? Continue reading →

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Amoris Laetitia Unpacked

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Father Nathan Reesman

Click HERE for the audio file of Father Reesman’s presentation “Unpacking Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia,” given at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish on Thursday evening, June 23rd, 2016. The presentation offers a brief chapter by chapter sketch of the topics … Continue reading →

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Amoris Laetitia: The Long View

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Father Nathan Reesman

The fullness of the truth of Christian marriage, and the grace to live it out, really are open to everyone without any exceptions. Continue reading →

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Homily: The Week of Mercy

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Father Nathan Reesman

Click HERE for the audio file of Father Reesman’s homily for Palm Sunday, Year C, given at Saint Frances Cabrini church on Sunday, March 20th, 2016.

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Spiritual Works of Mercy

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Father Nathan Reesman

Click HERE for the audio file of the 15 Minute Catechism presentation offering a short overview of the Spiritual Works of Mercy, given by Father Reesman on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish.

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The Anti-Establishment Moment

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Father Nathan Reesman

No one trusts institutions anymore- the problem is that mere individuals are not a whole lot better. Continue reading →

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Keeping the Flock Together

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Father Nathan Reesman

Because of the Lord’s covenant and the ancestral laws, the Saints of God persevered in loving brotherhood, for there was always one spirit in them, and one faith. We celebrate great feast days of Church unity this week. The above … Continue reading →

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