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Today’s homily: St Gregory the Great
Saint Gregory the Great, a pivotal figure in the Church during tumultuous times, transformed his own wealth into monasteries and devoted his life to serving others. Elected pope, he emphasized humility, mission, and liturgical reform, exemplifying true Christian authority through service. His legacy advocates for holiness as the foundation for Church renewal.
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Arian heresy, Baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Benedictine spirituality, Catholic tradition, Christendom, Christian asceticism, desert fathers, Divine Revelation, doctrinal fidelity, Epiphany, Epiphany season, eremitical life, Incarnation, Jordan, Kingship of Christ, Liturgical Theology, monastic tradition, obedience, Octave of the Epiphany, penance, Roman Liturgy, sacraments, Saint Maurus, Saint Paul of Thebes, Saint Timothy; Martyrdom; Discipleship; Apostolic Succession; Bishop and Martyr; Cost of the Cross; Early Church; Evangelisation; Faith and Courage; Christian Witness, Salvation History, silence, spiritual discipline, Tridentine Rite, Trinity
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