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The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
By Michael W. Horvatin
This is the first of the accounts in St. John’s Gospel that references the disciple whom Jesus loved. Who is this disciple? The closing of the Gospel reveals that this is the disciple who witnessed all of these things and wrote these things down (Jn 21:24).
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Recognizing God's Presence
Recognizing God's Presence
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Recognizing God in the everyday moments is an art. Whether we are young, somewhere in the middle or old. Life has its slow times and the busy times. I think having eyes to see “His hand” in all we do is something that take patience!
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A Poem: From Ascension to Pentecost
A Poem: From Ascension to Pentecost
By Katie Zalany
I wrote this poem on Ascension Sunday. Truly inspired by the Holy Spirit and reflective of my Easter journey with the Lord and the places spiritually He led me to.
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Who is That Lady With the Rosary?
Who is That Lady With the Rosary?
By Elizabeth Yank
Every morning as I walk through my mother's quiet community in Florida, I bring out my weapon of choice, the rosary.
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We Should Not Fear Death
We Should Not Fear Death
By Bill Dunn
There’s an old expression: “Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but no one wants to go tomorrow.” This silly quip tells us a lot about ourselves. First, it tells us that each of us knows deep down that we are going to die someday.
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Where Would Jesus Go?
Where Would Jesus Go?
By Katie Zalany
An older friend of mine called me the other day and we had the most wonderful conversation about updates in my life, new fruitful volunteer work I’m doing, and my vocation in general.
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Slowed Down
Slowed Down
By BJ Gonzalvo
Life as we know it has changed since this COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The norm that we were used to, that fast-paced, hectic, high adrenaline, and jam-packed life where we wake up to days filled with endless moments of rushing from point A to point B, has taken a break.
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Teen Book Review - For Eden's Sake
Teen Book Review - For Eden's Sake
By Leslea Wahl
Barely out of college, Isaac trades the quiet of his family ranch for the excitement of the big city with his dream job at an up-and-coming advertising agency. Until his perfect new world is shattered by bad choices, a pretty girl, a moment's temptation—and a late night walk that quickly spirals out of control.
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Unlocked and Waiting
Unlocked and Waiting
By Fr. Jude M. Serfino
A few months ago due to massive health emergency brought about by this global pandemic, which all of us were caught off guard, ill-prepared and dumbfounded because of its magnitude, our Church authorities and leaders responded quickly to the precautionary measures imposed by the government and civil societies for the protection and welfare of everyone.
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Saint Bernardine of Siena
Saint Bernardine of Siena
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Our love story with St. Bernardine or San Bernardino, as we have known and loved him, began a long time ago - about the time we got to know St. Catherine of Siena and the Miracle of the Eucharist of Siena. For, you see, right adjacent to the Basilica of St. Francis is the Oratory of St. Bernardine.
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WALKING INTO QUICKSAND!
WALKING INTO QUICKSAND!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Who out there is tired of hearing 'bad news.' Over and over the same 'word' being used to talk about what needs to be done, how we are to live and why we must do as we are told!!
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Bring Flowers of the Rarest
Bring Flowers of the Rarest
By E.M. McCarthy
With the Sacraments being taken away from the faithful during an uncertain and confusing time of pandemic, Mary, the mother of Jesus Our Lord, has a particular role in coming to our aid today.
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Pregnant Mom during the pandemic - what's a Catholic Mom to do?
Pregnant Mom during the pandemic - what's a Catholic Mom to do?
By Julie
I keep hearing stories in the news of moms not being able to give birth with their spouse present or a doula. If the hospital allows a mom to give birth with a spouse there – they have all kinds of protocols – may have to wear a mask, gloves, gown or whatever. Even stories of baby being taken away from mother after birth. What is a Catholic Mom to do?
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Victories of the Rosary
Victories of the Rosary
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
“All we can do now, is pray!” When all else fails, when there is nothing left to do, we pray. A last ditch effort; we’ve tried everything else; it’s out of our control; now all that is left is to pray. Instead, we should begin by praying, recognizing that the most powerful tool we have is Prayer.
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A Prayer… for those who are walking away from Jesus
A Prayer… for those who are walking away from Jesus
By George Calleja
Lord Jesus… I believe in your Salvation You died on the cross to bring Salvation to all nations You died for all mankind… no matter if they believe in you or not
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The Vocation of Single Life: tips from a Catholic Gentleman
The Vocation of Single Life: tips from a Catholic Gentleman
By Sinclair Cushmore
The primary vocation of all the baptized is holiness, we are all created to become Saints, working to spread the Kingdom of God in this life, and to enjoy it for all eternity in the next life. Each of the baptized also has a secondary vocation,
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Weaknesses / Should we embrace them?
Weaknesses / Should we embrace them?
By Ralph Hathaway
Weaknesses / Should we embrace them? The first answer to this query is without weaknesses we would become susceptible to loosing our faith and maybe our souls.
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