Dulles Warns America Lacks Faith and Focus
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told the World Order Study Conference that Americans fail to articulate a guiding philosophy and pursue liberty as restraint, likening materialism to communism without its philosophy. He cited Geneva talks on a nuclear test ban as a sign of change within Soviet policy and warned that communism has internal weaknesses being altered by evolving forces.
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The Grace of Poverty of Spirit
Condensed from a chapter of The Graces of Christmas by Rev. Bernard J. Wuellner S J. The essay discusses humility and spiritual wealth as essential virtues humankind seeks during the Christmas season. It emphasizes modest living and reliance on divine grace over material gain.
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Poverty as divine plan in Nativity reflections
The text explores how poverty shaped the Nativity story, citing St Paul and saints to show God’s deliberate preference for poverty. It emphasizes Mary and Joseph’s humble shelter, the lack of room in the inn, and the dignity found in Christ’s vulnerability and privacy in those early hours.
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Christ Born Into Pluralistic World and the Path to Humility
A Catholic reflection links Jesus birth to a pluralistic society and warns that wealth and power tempt toward Caesarism. It argues the Nativity teaches detachment from riches, praising the poor and urging charitable sharing, with emphasis on family sanctity and spiritual values over material wealth.
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St Joseph the Forgotten Saint Inspires Modern Youth
Rev. Rawley Myers urges seeing St. Joseph as a youthful, strong craftsman and model of purity, obedience, and justice. He argues Joseph’s strength of soul mattered most, calling him a saint for our times and a guide for teens and all.
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Prayer Invocation for St Joseph and Christ’s Poverty
A devotional line asking St Joseph the Worker and Father of the Poor to intercede so believers grow closer to Christ in His poverty and accept their own lot with contentment.
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