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Love does not equal Nice
Love does not equal Nice
By Lorrie McNickle
The Devil has duped God's people. Somewhere along the way we lost our story for the most part and the Devil has so distorted virtue and goodness that many of us now seem to perceive vice as good and honorable.
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In the image of God
In the image of God
By George Calleja
Have you ever heard that man has been created in the image of God? When I heard this for the first time and pondered about the meaning of it, I really could see how much God loves me in a personal way. God loves me so much that He made me in His own image.
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What the Church Needs Now are Steady Servants
What the Church Needs Now are Steady Servants
By Katie Zalany
I attend daily Mass at a different church than my home parish. The church is in the city and is going through a difficult time right now, with an allegation of child abuse against their beloved pastor. It's yet to be fully substantiated, and no one can judge the outcome, but there are a range of emotions and reactions that are circulating around the church right now.
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What more are you looking for?
What more are you looking for?
By Troy Kroening
We fool ourselves thinking we need something or someone other than God. God is to be first in our lives exactly because without Him there would be nothing
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Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
By Larry Peterson
John Baptist de Rossi was born on February 22, 1698, in Genoa. His mother and father were quite poor in material goods but were rich in virtue and love of their neighbor(s). John was the youngest of four children, and even during his formative years not only exhibited obvious compassion and love for people but also had an above average intelligence.
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A Catholic Prayer for Healing
A Catholic Prayer for Healing
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Life is filled with moments that challenge our hearts and minds and leave us feeling empty. Our faith teaches us that despite life's hurts and disappointments, we can have courage through our Lord Jesus Christ. We can say a prayer for healing.
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What the Jehovah's Witnesses Get Right: The Importance of Evangelization
What the Jehovah's Witnesses Get Right: The Importance of Evangelization
By JP Nunez
A few years ago, I began talking to some Jehovah's Witnesses. They came to my door one day, we talked for a bit, and then we decided to continue the conversation another day.
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Elder Parishioners, You are God's Gift to Me
Elder Parishioners, You are God's Gift to Me
By Katie Zalany
Elder parishioners at my church are truly God's gift to me. I have found friendship with some of them, especially widows and older divorced women, and they always seem to offer consoling words, support, wisdom and kindness. Some of them even send me notes in the mail which is a treasure!
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We need tunnel vision to reach Heaven
We need tunnel vision to reach Heaven
By Troy Kroening
To reach any goal worth reaching for, we need tunnel vision. We need to focus on the goal and keep the distractions from pulling us in different directions. Distractions happen and it is hard for us to discern between distractions and a bump on the path to our goal. We must remember, there will be bumps. Jesus did not have an easy life and neither will we.
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Hear the Cry of the Earth
Hear the Cry of the Earth
By Katie Zalany
As part of my formation as a third order Franciscan, my formation director insisted that I read Laudato Si. I did so begrudgingly. I am no environmentalist, even though I am conscious of recycling and reducing waste, and I really had no desire to read it.
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Forced Death of Vincent Lambert
Forced Death of Vincent Lambert
By E.M. McCarthy
The courts in France have given the go-ahead to remove the feeding tube of disabled Vincent Lambert, 42. He will die the second or third week of July 2019.
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In the Chapel
In the Chapel
By George Calleja
There in the Chapel, the place to be gathered with Him and pray.
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Go to Mama!
Go to Mama!
By Troy Kroening
I have noticed that my kids go to Mom for everything. They will even walk past me to ask Mom for something.
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A Friend of the Poor
A Friend of the Poor
By Katie Zalany
A few weeks ago a poor lady came up and sat next to me in the pew at church. She's frequently there begging for money for the bus before mass. She asked me for money and that particular day I didn't have any to give her. She said to me "That's okay. I know you would if you had it."
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Let the Spirit lead you.
Let the Spirit lead you.
By Troy Kroening
We all have been led astray during our lives. Either by another person or by our own temptations. But we have One on our side that we can all trust. Jesus said, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth.” – [John 14:16-17] This, of course, is the Holy Spirit, One of the Persons of the Trinity… God.
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Brain Hack for Selecting Saintly Leaders
Brain Hack for Selecting Saintly Leaders
By BJ Gonzalvo
We expect a lot from our leaders. We want them to be perfect and blameless. We want them to have all the answers. We put a lot on their shoulders. So when it comes time to selecting our leaders, we try to give it our best to make sure that the person who will be leading us is the right one for the job.
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God Heals the Brokenhearted
God Heals the Brokenhearted
By Nancy Marie Murray
Is there anyone among us that is not in need of healing; are any that have not been hurt deeply with the kind of inner wound that abides? The Old Testament reading for Sunday, July 7th gives us a glimpse of the source of the spiritual healing that we all long for, hope for, and wait for – and that God has planned for us.
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