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Self-Confidence
Self-Confidence
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
As an epilogue to the remarks in the previous article, it is appropriate to explain how self-confidence is not per se in conflict with the virtue of trust. It is a psychologically desirable personality feature--the opposite of an inferiority complex--and it should be cultivated from the earliest childhood.
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Day 242 – The Prodigal Son
Day 242 – The Prodigal Son
By David Vermont
Today, in Luke, we read three parables. The lost sheep, the lost coin, and the Prodigal Son. All three touch on the joy in heaven when a sinner repents. I would like to focus the most famous of the three, the parable of the Prodigal Son. As with many things in the Bible, particularly the parables, it is open to many interpretations.
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Christmas in Scripture- Part 2
Christmas in Scripture- Part 2
By Joby Provido
In Part 1, we saw the humble birth of Our Lord as Joseph and Mary gave their lives for his coming. In this second and last installment, we will continue to see how Christ's coming was wrapped with trouble: a lesson for us that God's plans do not exclude suffering.
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Don't Stop at the Star
Don't Stop at the Star
By Fr. Michael J. Denk
On this Feast of the Epiphany, as we hear the story of the Wise Men following the star and seeing Jesus with his mother Mary, we celebrate that through the Incarnation, God can manifest himself to us in a thousand ways at every moment of every day.
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Day 241 – The Cost of Discipleship
Day 241 – The Cost of Discipleship
By David Vermont
The cost of discipleship is high! Jesus said: … “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:25-27
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Just A Mother: My Call, Vocation, and Witness
Just A Mother: My Call, Vocation, and Witness
By Melanie Jean Juneau
The very existence of a joyful mother of nine children seems to confound people. Embracing an outdated lifestyle on a traditional, small, family farm has been a struggle through confusion, guilt, and even public condemnation. I finally reached the point where I can now shout loudly, "This is my call, this is my vocation, this is my witness to the world!"
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The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey and Epiphany
The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey and Epiphany
By Fr. Michael J. Denk
You may or may not know that the Author of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings series was a devout Catholic (even one of his sons became a Catholic Priest). He was so Catholic that his faith poured out into his life’s work – The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit is the Prequel to the Series.
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Delay
Delay
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
In Antarctica Lake Vida is called an ice museum that preserves biological history. It has the thickest lake ice ever recorded--over fifty feet deep. Scientists from the University of Illinois recently probed to collect cores of ice from near the bottom--the oldest portion of the ice pack.
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Day 240 – The Narrow Door
Day 240 – The Narrow Door
By David Vermont
He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
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Weakness
Weakness
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
It has been facetiously suggested that everyone should carry a highway sign around with them that says, “Under Construction.”
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Day 239 – Why is Jesus talking about court?
Day 239 – Why is Jesus talking about court?
By David Vermont
Today we read the 2nd half of Luke chapter 12. Jesus makes reference on how to deal with legal disputes:
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Hear O Israel
Hear O Israel
By Ralph Hathaway
A week-end meeting was convened with a number of learned and religious leaders to choose their favorite or self-imposed importance of an individual Sacred Scripture verse, and explain why they chose that particular text.
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Contemplating the All Male Priesthood
Contemplating the All Male Priesthood
By Susan Skinner
As I sat and contemplated the incarnation, God becoming man, to undo what Adam and Eve had done, I could not help but think of the Priesthood and the role of men and women in the Church.
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Goodness
Goodness
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
When we say that something is wet, precisely what do we mean? A cloth, for instance is not wet of its own nature; for it to become wet, it must be wetted by a liquid such as water. It’s the liquid, not the cloth, which of its very nature is wet; the wetted cloth simply participates in the intrinsic wetness of the liquid.
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Day 238 – The Prosperity Gospel
Day 238 – The Prosperity Gospel
By David Vermont
Today we read Jesus’ telling the parable of the rich fool. The parable is an excellent refutation of the prosperity gospel preached by a variety of “mega-church” pastors.
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A Chat with Tim Staples
A Chat with Tim Staples
By Bill Dunn
At the recent Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with the keynote speaker, Tim Staples, who has been a Catholic evangelist and apologist for the past 23 years. I asked Tim to discuss the term “apologetics.”
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Seek First the Kingdom of God
Seek First the Kingdom of God
By Kathy Lamb
Every Wednesday evening, my friend Bill and I facilitate a small bible study group at the state prison. I put together the lesson based on the last Sunday’s readings using various sources*. When we arrive, our group is announced as, “open bible study.” Everyone is welcome.
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