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Catholic theologian, author, lecturer, resource person, consultant. Associate Professor Emeritus of Theology at Christendom College, Front Royal, Virginia.

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The Martyrs of Nagasaki

Today we honor the TWENTY SIX MARTYRS OF NAGASAKI, JAPAN. They too obeyed Christ rather than the rulers of this world. Young Paul Miki died praying for his persecutors.

"My religion teaches me to pardon my enemies and all who have offended me. I do gladly pardon the Emperor and all who have sought my death. I beg them to seek baptism and be Christians themselves" (Saint Paul Miki, as he was cru

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	Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy 4.17 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Inner Experience: Thomas Merton's Unfinished Masterpiece on Contemplation, Bridging Catholic Monasticism and Eastern Meditation Traditions

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“Jesus is God drawn close to our wounded humanity, so close that he takes it upon himself—not merely in some general way but in a way that encompasses each one of us.”
― John Janaro, Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

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“People who are depressed must be distinguished from people who are simply discouraged.”
― John Janaro, Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

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