St. Gregory of Agrigentum on God’s light as our joy and supreme delight and bathing in the radiance of Christ, the Sun of Justice. This excerpt from his commentary on Ecclesiastes exhorts us to a life of contemplation, since to contemplate his radiant beauty is... The post God’s Light our Delight – Gregory of Agrigentum on Ecclesiastes appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
14 minute podcast in which Dr. Italy tells the fuller story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Chaplain of Auschwitz.. Few know the extent of his heroic charity before he volunteered to die in the place of another, or the days after his fateful decision. The post Triumph of the Heart – The Director’s Story appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Dr. Italy and Crossroads talk about the inspiration and creation of the movie on the last days of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Triumph of the Heart.| Crossroads Initiative
Per interpretare bene la Bibbia e discernere la volontà di Dio, dove troviamo la guida, l'autorità di insegnamento o magistero della Chiesa, o lo Spirito Santo?| Crossroads Initiative
Pentecost – Gifts & Charisms of The Holy Spirit| Crossroads Initiative
Holy Spirit and the Catholic Church| Crossroads Initiative
Centinaia di recensioni di La Passione di Cristo sono apparse nel giro di poche settimane dall'uscita del film nel 2004. I critici hanno visto esattamente lo stesso film, ma le loro reazioni sono come la notte e il giorno.| Crossroads Initiative
In Giovanni 21, Gesù chiede a Pietro "mi ami?" Poi viene il comando al pastore "pasci le mie pecore". Qui giacciono le origini del Papato e del Papa| Crossroads Initiative
Origins of the Papacy – Peter Do You Love Me?| Crossroads Initiative
The key penitential practices of Lent-prayer, fasting, and almsgiving or mercy are here explained by one of the greatest preachers of the early Church. Saint Peter Chrysologus shows how Lenten prayer, mercy and fasting are one, and they give life to each other. The post Blessed Are the Peacemakers – St. Peter Chrysologus appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
St. Bonaventure, known as the Seraphic Doctor, teaches us about mystical or contemplative prayer in the Holy Spirit who enkindles within us a raging fire and carries the soul to God with intense fervor and glowing love. The post Mystical Prayer in the Holy Spirit – Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Here Bonaventure emphasizes faith as the key to Bible interpretation. The goal of Bible study is not academic knowledge, but wisdom -- the experience of God leading to eternal happiness and fulfillment of all our desires. The post Understanding Scripture – Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Print or download the following prayer of St. Bonaventure. It is especially fitting to pray this prayer after sacramental or spiritual communion, but it is a beautiful prayer to pray anytime. ierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and... The post Prayer of St Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Richard Wurmbrand, a Lutheran Pastor, relates a powerful tale of forgiveness and mercy that took place in a communist prison in Romania.| Crossroads Initiative
Magi Gaspare, Baldassarre, Melchiorre. Perché questi "tre re dell'Oriente" si trovano con i cammelli, oro, incenso e mirra in ogni presepe. Epifania.| Crossroads Initiative
Cartilla papal – resumen sobre el papado| Crossroads Initiative
Bernard on Mary's Fiat to Gabriel, behold the handmaiden of the Lord; let it me done to me according to your word. For Advent or Annunciation.| Crossroads Initiative
Feast of the Annunciation, God Becomes Man – St. Leo| Crossroads Initiative
Life of St. Leo the Great. Biography of one of the greatest popes, Fathers and Doctors in Christian history.| Crossroads Initiative
La parabola del buon samaritano mostra che la misericordia e la compassione non sono sempre convenienti e che l'amore per il prossimo non può essere limitato a quelli come noi| Crossroads Initiative
La parábola del Buen Samaritano demuestra que la misericordia y la compasión no siempre son convenientes, y que el amor al prójimo no puede limitarse.| Crossroads Initiative
St. Henry II was born in Bavaria in 973. He succeeded his father in ruling Bavaria as duke and was later elected Holy Roman Emperor in 1014. He proved extraordinary in his work for Church reform and expanded missionary activity. He died in 1024 and was canonized in 1146 by Pope Eugene III. The post Henry – The Emperor Who Became a Saint appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Parable of the Good Samaritan shows that mercy & compassion are not always convenient & that love of neighbor can't be limited to those like us| Crossroads Initiative
Trinity Sunday celebrates the triune God, one God in three persons. What difference does the trinitarian dogma make to how we live our Christian lives?| Crossroads Initiative
Letter from Thomas More to his daughter Margaret (Meg) written from his cell in the Tower of London where he'd been imprisoned by King Henry VIII.| Crossroads Initiative
La historia sobre el concilio de Jerusalén narrada en el capitulo 15 de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, trae a colación un punto importante. ¿Dónde debemos buscar la guía para discernir la correcta interpretación de la Escritura y la voluntad de Dios, en el Magisterio...| Crossroads Initiative
To interpret the Bible aright & discern God's will, where do we find guidance, the authority or magisterium of the Church or the Holy Spirit?| Crossroads Initiative
En el capítulo 10 del evangelio de San Juan, Jesús dice que sus ovejas escuchan su voz. Estas palabras provocaron controversia y crisis.| Crossroads Initiative
In John 10, Jesus says his sheep hear his voice. But his words on predestination, grace & freedom, provoked controversy & crisis.| Crossroads Initiative
In John 21, Jesus asks Peter "do you love me?" Then comes the command to the shepherd "feed my sheep." Here lies the origins of the Papacy & Pope| Crossroads Initiative
Melchor, Gaspar y Baltazar.¿Por qué los "tres reyes de oriente" aparecen sobre camellos, con oro, incienso y mirra en cada representación navideña?| Crossroads Initiative
Annunciation Feast, March 25 - Leo the Great on the wonder of the incarnation of the Word in the womb of Mary assuming a human nature| Crossroads Initiative
Con una variada e interesante formación como profesor de teología, padre de cinco hijos, empresario y artista profesional, Marcellino D’Ambrosio (conocido como “Dr. Italy”) desarrolla charlas, blogs y videos fascinantes, prácticos y fáciles de entender. Periódicamente realiza apariciones en radio y televisión, algunos de sus libros están en la lista de best-sellers del New York Times y durante más de treinta años ha estado ayudando a muchos en su caminar espiritual. Para un...| Crossroads Initiative
The Beatitudes of Matthew & Luke ask what is true happiness or blessedness? Faith & hope bring the only lasting joy, peace & beatitude.| Crossroads Initiative
Hasta ahora, todo ha estado muy humilde. Un viaje en burro hacia un polvoso pueblecillo. Hoteles completamente llenos. Dar a luz en un establo| Crossroads Initiative
La Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor Jesús en el Jordán cierra la Temporada Navideña. Esta reflexión sobre las lecturas para la fiesta, nos prive de una revisión de los sacramentos del Bautismo y la Confirmación, y nos dan alimento para meditar mientras rezamos los misterios...| Crossroads Initiative
The Lord Jesus' baptism by John instituted sacraments of baptism & confirmation; water is sanctified & the Holy Spirit anoints for mission.| Crossroads Initiative
Magi Caspar, Balthasar, Melchior. Why these “three kings of Orient are” found with camels, with gold, frankincense & myrrh in every nativity scene. Epiphany| Crossroads Initiative
Epiphany recalls the Magi, three wise men from the pagan east who follow the star in search of the King who comes for all nations & peoples| Crossroads Initiative
Custom Holy Land Pilgrimage with Dr. Italy, Catholic historian, author & bible scholar. Tour, retreat, learning experience & vacation all in one!| Crossroads Initiative
Holy Year Catholic pilgrimage to Italy Spring 2025 - Rome, Assisi, Orvieto, Loreto and more, guided by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, expert in Catholic theology, history & Italian culture| Crossroads Initiative
From a colorful and varied background as a professor of theology, a father of five, business owner, and professional performer Marcellino D’Ambrosio (aka “Dr. Italy”) crafts talks, blog posts, books, and videos that are always fascinating, practical, and easy to understand. He is a popular speaker, TV and radio personality, New York Times best-selling author, and pilgrimage host who has been leading people on a journey of discovery for over thirty years. For a fuller bio and video, ...| Crossroads Initiative
The feast of Jesus Christ, Universal King shows what authority, kingdom & dominion are truly lasting & what judgment will be truly final| Crossroads Initiative
Pocos conocen su origen y su verdadero significado, que de hecho llega a la raíz de lo que significa creer y tener fe solidad como una roca.| Crossroads Initiative
St. Andrew of Crete extols the victory, triumph & glory of Jesus Christ crucified for the feast of the exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14.| Crossroads Initiative
The true meaning of the word amen actually strikes at the very essence of what it means to believe and have rock-solid faith.| Crossroads Initiative
Cuando Jesús sanó al sordomudo con la orden effatá surge la pregunta ¿Jesús obró milagros? Si este es el caso, ¿cual fue su motivación, compasión o gloria?| Crossroads Initiative
Andrew of Crete on the nativity of Mary, Theotokos or Mother of God. September 8 was celebrated as her birthday even in the 8th century| Crossroads Initiative
Jesus' healing of the deaf mute saying Ephphatha raises questions-did he truly work miracles? If so was his motivation compassion or glory?| Crossroads Initiative
A Catholic Pilgrimage with us is more than a tour. It's a life-changing adventure of discovery! Culture, heritage, history. art.You will never be the same!| Crossroads Initiative
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