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Day 313 – Jesus Wept
Day 313 – Jesus Wept
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: John 11:28-57 “Jesus wept.” It’s the shortest sentence in the Bible and if you think about it, it is kind of a strange idea. Jesus knew he would raise Lazarus from the dead. Why did Jesus cry at the death of Lazarus?
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The Benefits of Detachment
The Benefits of Detachment
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
According to St. Alphonsus Ligouri, there are two ways in which we can prepare ourselves. First, he tells us we can do this by being detached from creatures and by driving from our heart everything that is not of God and for God. He emphasizes this point be telling a story from the life of St. Gertrude.
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Day 312 – Thomas' Doubt Revealed
Day 312 – Thomas' Doubt Revealed
By David Vermont
Today we read the story of the death of Lazarus. He was the brother of Mary and Martha and “loved” by Jesus.
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How to Receive the Eucharist Devoutly
How to Receive the Eucharist Devoutly
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
What would we do if Jesus came to spend a day with us?
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Day 311 – The Feast of the Dedication of the Temple
Day 311 – The Feast of the Dedication of the Temple
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: John 10:22-42 Today we see Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem at the Feast of the Dedication. What is this feast and why did Jesus travel to Jerusalem for it?
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Understanding how Mary is Mother of the Church even if she didn't give birth to it
Understanding how Mary is Mother of the Church even if she didn't give birth to it
By Joby Provido
The title of Mary, Mother of the Church is not new – there is evidence that is has been used as early as the 4th Century by Saint Ambrose. Also it is an official title given by Pope Paul VI during Vatican II. However, Pope Francis declared that starting this year the Monday after Pentecost, the Universal Church will celebrate this feast.
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The Triple Healing Power of Compassion
The Triple Healing Power of Compassion
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Most people pursue happiness; fewer create it. Those who create it are God’s special friends who radiate his love wherever they go, leaving a sparkling comet-trail of joy and peace as they glide through an anguished world. These are the champions of compassion—beautiful glowing meteoroids illuming a path of divine presence in a world that seems to grope in oppressive darkness.
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Day 310 – The Good Shepherd with ONE Flock
Day 310 – The Good Shepherd with ONE Flock
By David Vermont
Often times we read the Bible and because many of the stories are familiar to us we can read through the text and miss things that are there because we think we know the main point of an episode and therefore presume the rest to be irrelevant.
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Day 309 – Rejecting the Lord with False Reverence and Praise
Day 309 – Rejecting the Lord with False Reverence and Praise
By David Vermont
Today we read the curious reaction of the Pharisees to the man that was born blind and healed by Jesus.
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Third Way to Stymie Grace
Third Way to Stymie Grace
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
The third way in which we stymie the action of grace is by simply not receiving Communion at all. In some cases, of course, it is physically impossible to receive Communion for some good reason.
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Day 308 – Healing the Man Born Blind
Day 308 – Healing the Man Born Blind
By David Vermont
Today we read the famous story of Jesus healing a man who had been born blind.
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Second Way to Stymie Grace
Second Way to Stymie Grace
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
The second way in which we stymie the grace available to us in the sacrament of the Eucharist is by receiving Communion infrequently.
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Day 307 – "Before Abraham was, I am."
Day 307 – "Before Abraham was, I am."
By David Vermont
Today we read the famous passage where Jesus invokes the divine name upon himself. The situation starts with a pretty basic teaching. Jesus says, So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
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Just Who Are You?
Just Who Are You?
By Elizabeth Thomas
No matter what others say, or even what you think about yourself---God tells us this about just who we are.
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Four Ways to Stymie Grace
Four Ways to Stymie Grace
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
In 1 Thessalonians 5:19 St. Paul reminds us, “Do not quench the Spirit.” Jesus does not want his spirit to be quenched but to spread: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing” (Lk 12:49). Jesus wants this spiritual energy – this fire of love – to be activated and enkindled in us.
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Day 306 – What did Jesus write in the sand?
Day 306 – What did Jesus write in the sand?
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: John 8:1-30 Today we read the famous story about a woman brought before Jesus caught in adultery. It’s another trap for Him set by the Pharisees.
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Billy Graham: Servant of God
Billy Graham: Servant of God
By Bill Dunn
When the Rev. Billy Graham died, my first thought was, “Now, there was a guy who devoted his whole life to preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ.” Well, to be honest, my actual first thought was, “Billy Graham was still alive? Huh, I thought he died a long time ago.”
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