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The other disciple run ahead of Peter, and he reached the sepulcher first

30 March 2013 Paschal Vigil (ABC) Lk. 24, 1-12: Homily of Saint Augustine (Commentary on the Gospel of John 120, 7-9) “Then, Peter, and the other disciple left, and they came to the sepulcher. They were running together, and that other disciple run ahead of Peter, and he reached the sepulcher first. (Jn. 20: 3-4) [...]

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It was disdainful for the eyes of the impious

29 March 2013 Good Friday (C) Jn. 18:1-19,42: Homily of Saint Augustine (Commentaries on the Gospel of John 117, 3) “Well then, he says, they took Jesus, who, carrying the cross himself, set out for the place called Calvary, in Hebrew Golgotha, where they crucified Him.  Jesus was on his way towards the place where [...]

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What I do, you do not understand now,you shall understant it later soon after

28 March 2013 Holy Thursday (C) Jn. 13:1-15: Homily of Saint Augustine (Commentary on the Gospel of John 56,1-3) “When the Lord was washing the feet of the disciples:  He approached Simon Peter; and Peter says  unto Him: Lord, are you going to wash my feet?  Who would not be filled with fear if the [...]

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He was praying while he was hanging on the cross

24 March 2013 Palm Sunday (C) Lk. 22:14-23,56: Homily of Saint Augustine (Sermon 284,6) Christ desired to suffer for our sake.  The Apostle Peter says:  He suffered for your sake, leaving you an example that you may follow his footsteps. (1 Pet. 2:21)  He taught you how to suffer, and He taught you by suffering.  [...]

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God is not far from a contrite heart

10 March 2010 Fourth Sunday of Lent(C) Lk. 15,1-3.11-32: Homily of Saint Augustine (Sermon 112 A, 5) He rises and returns.  In fact, by lying and falling, he had remained where he was.  From a afar, the father sees him, and runs to him;  His  voice in truth is found in the Psalm: You have [...]

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