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pelican
“Our hearts were made for thee, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in thee.”
St. Augustine
Our family has a fond appreciation for the Pelican.
My Mary’s garden showcases a favorite plaster depiction and our eldest son treasures a carved wooden Pelican he has had since he was about 10 years old. This carving has remained with him during adolescence, his years at West-Point; as well as, throughout his military travels. He received it, all those years ago, while on holiday visiting his grandparents in Florida and grew up believing his grandfather hand-carved it.
Fulton Sheen gave the lesson many times on the importance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. In the spirit of my recent post(s) regarding the Beautiful Eucharist and its importance in our Catholic Faith I would like to share the following lesson Fulton Sheen gave on the nourishment we receive from this divine gift. When our Blessed Lord saw a very hungry crowd, He said, I am sorry for the multitude for they have nothing to eat. What He gave them on that occasion is the subject of this lesson.
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What I learned…
The following is a small-snippet taken from the book, Beautiful Eucharist, by Matthew Kelly. The book is comprised of wonderful stories from various individuals who have been touched by the Presence of God, in the Eucharist. I recently promised to share a few of those inspiring stories with you; therefore, as we usher in the Advent Season I do hope it is the perfect opportunity to do so!
What I learned from a Muslim about the Eucharist by Peter Kreeft
Most Catholics probably don’t think they can learn anything about the Eucharist from a Muslim, or people of other faiths in general. This is the story of what I learned…
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