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These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

Saturday, 20 August 2022 00:00

Saint Bernard, abbot & doctor, Aug 20

I saw that the temple was filled with the glory of the LORD. Then I heard someone speaking to me from the temple, while the man stood beside me. The voice said to me:  Son of man, this is where my throne shall be, this is where I will set the soles of my feet; here I will dwell among the children of Israel forever. (Ez 43:1-7ab)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082022.cfm
The summer of the prophets comes to a close today with Ezekiel’s magnificent vision of the glory of the Lord filling a restored temple. Saint Bernard is the patron saint of Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama, where I pursued my religious calling. Saint Bernard said: “Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love.” Today's picture is of Saint Bernard Abbey Church. Today's hymn is Jesu, Dulcis Memoria (Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee) written by Saint Bernard.

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