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The 3 C's
The 3 C's
By Jean Smith
Where does one begin to sort things out after being told that they have Cancer? One does not even know where to begin until your head stops spinning from fear. Fear can impale you or you can embrace God and hear his words, “Be Not Afraid” These three simple words are stated 365 times in the Bible.
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Divine Justice; Its Tenets and Mystery.
Divine Justice; Its Tenets and Mystery.
By Ralph Hathaway
The word justice, by its very definition, states a fortitude of exact adherence to be impartial at times, while administering the law when no other means can be followed. The Catholic Catechism (CCC # 1807) simply states; “Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor”.
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Day 76 – Paul Begins His Ministry
Day 76 – Paul Begins His Ministry
By David Vermont
Today we read the first recorded account of Paul’s wider preaching. One thing that is interesting is that we know that Paul was the student of the famous Rabbi, Gamaliel.
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Day 107 – The Traditional Interpretation of Scripture
Day 107 – The Traditional Interpretation of Scripture
By David Vermont
Today we read the verse that is often bandied about in the never-ending debate about whether our faith should be based on “Scripture Alone” v. “Scripture and Tradition”.
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Day 108 – Earn Your Keep
Day 108 – Earn Your Keep
By David Vermont
Today we get to the crux of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, the reason he wrote it.
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Christ Warns Against Complacency
Christ Warns Against Complacency
By Deacon Frederick Bartels
Complacency is often defined as a feeling of pleasure or security, perhaps entailing smug satisfaction with oneself, while unaware of, or intentionally indifferent to, some potential defect or danger.
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Priesthood and the Grace of Ordination
Priesthood and the Grace of Ordination
By Ralph Hathaway
June 8, 1974, myself and 25 other candidates for the Permanent Diaconate had hands imposed upon us by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard in and for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
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Day 75 – On a mission from God
Day 75 – On a mission from God
By David Vermont
Today we read about Paul sent out on his first journey to evangelize the known world. Paul is in Antioch. The Holy Spirit appears to their leadership and gives Paul and Barnabas the mission to begin evangelizing the far reaches of the world. (Note, this is when Saul starts being referred to a Paul, which is the gentile version of his name).
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The Valley of the Shadow of Death
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
By Crysaly Aviles
As you [God] sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world (Jn. 17:18). Chapter 17 in the book of John is one of my favorite chapters in the bible. I am honored that Christ would take the time to pray over me in the manner that He does in John 17.
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Day 74 – Peter Escapes From Prison
Day 74 – Peter Escapes From Prison
By David Vermont
The chapter opens with martyrdom of James at the hands of King Herod. Based on the information in Acts, it appears that James was the second person (and the first Apostle) to be martyred.
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The Devil Made Me Do It
The Devil Made Me Do It
By E.M. McCarthy
Ever since Adam and Eve put on a fig leaf, we have been trying to cover up our guilt over freely choosing to sin.
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God Speaks When We Listen—Message #2
God Speaks When We Listen—Message #2
By Elizabeth Thomas
So quickly time flies –we get distracted and too busy—but at some point, a whisper comes and we remember---God is ever present in our life, but more importantly wants to be an ACTIVE PART of our life!
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Day 73 – A Bible Detective Story
Day 73 – A Bible Detective Story
By David Vermont
Today we read the final part of the narrative of how Peter came to know the Gospel was to be preached to the gentiles and an account of the early Church in Antioch.
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Day 72 – Peter Preaches to the Gentiles
Day 72 – Peter Preaches to the Gentiles
By David Vermont
Today we read the second half of the story of the conversion of Cornelius. Peter hears Cornelius’ testimony and understands that God has opened up the Gospel to the Gentiles. I would like to call attention to two important points in the narrative.
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To Whom should I pray? Father, Son, Holy Ghost!
To Whom should I pray? Father, Son, Holy Ghost!
By Ralph Hathaway
Already, from Genesis to John’s Gospel, we can see the eternal action of the Father (God), the Word of God, (Jesus Christ before the Incarnation), and the action of the (Holy Spirit); creating, redeeming, and sanctifying the human race.
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Day 71 – Cornelius
Day 71 – Cornelius
By David Vermont
Today we read the first half of the account of the conversion of Cornelius. We read that both Cornelius and Peter are given visions from heaven. Cornelius is to seek out Peter. Whereas Peter is prepared by his vision to begin his mission of spreading the Gospel to the gentiles.
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Open Mouth, Insert Foot
Open Mouth, Insert Foot
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
"Foot-in-mouth" disease is common in these days of political sensitivity. The poor become "economically challenged," while the elderly are "chronologically gifted."
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