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Day 297 – The Woman at the Well
By David Vermont
This is fast becoming one of my favorite episodes of Scripture. It starts out with this little interesting tidbit: ... he left Judea and departed again to Galilee. He had to pass through Samaria. John 4:3-4 The fact is that the route for Judea to Galilee did not go through Samaria.
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The Greatest Adventure
By Nancy Marie Murray
In today’s world, there seems to be a revolution against God’s commandments. Many seem to have forgotten that His commandments are for our good, and obedience to them brings blessings. Instead, they are seen as restrictive, bothersome, and arbitrary.
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Growing Along With Good News Ministries
By Carol Ann Chybowski
I remember back in the early days of my desire to grow in love of God and in knowledge of His word. One of the first steps I took was reading the daily Mass readings (I could not attend daily Mass at that time because of my work and caregiving schedule) that were listed in the parish bulletin.
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Day 296 – John Identifies Jesus as the Christ
By David Vermont
We know that John baptized with a “baptism of repentance” (Acts 19:4). So the question is whether Jesus' disciples were offering a different, presumably greater, baptism. John answers by confirming what he previously stated, that he (John the Baptist) is not the Christ.
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How to See the Beauty in Catholic Education
By Tony Jesse
Before one can view the beauty in Catholic education, it is helpful to see the dreariness of secular education. After all, one will not notice the importance of Catholic education unless he first becomes aware of the errors in secular education.
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What Constitutes a 'Perfect Prayer'?
By Charlie Johnston
What is the Perfect Prayer? Any time you speak to God from your heart, and remain in reverent silence to allow Him to speak to you, I'd say that's a pretty good start.
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All Things Work for Good
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
At this juncture, the causes of suffering begin to reflect their sublime purpose, which is ultimately good, not bad. Paul's indomitable Christian optimism blazed beyond his prison cell when he wrote, while still shackled, his poignant words to the Philippians
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Day 295 – Words with Double Meanings
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: John 3:1-21 Besides containing the verse most cited at football games, John chapter 3 is an excellent example of how Jesus taught by getting people to think in new ways. There are at least three times in the chapter were Jesus does this.
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My Online Dating Mistake
By Malleson Emmerling
Admittedly, I was reluctant to try online dating at the age of, well, my age. After a lengthy marriage of 20+ years, two adopted children and a mortgage, online dating is not where I thought I’d find myself. After thoughtful consideration, talking to a few priests, and then waiting for an annulment, I decided to jump in to online dating. Head first.
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Day 294 – The Wedding Feast of Cana
By David Vermont
Today we read one of the most famous scenes of the New Testament. It is a story of Jesus at a wedding with his disciples. It is the occasion of his first public miracle.
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Reconciling Free Will with God's Omniscience: Evidence from C.S. Lewis and My Life
By Matthew Chicoine
Does free will exist if God is all-knowing? Does God lack omniscience if free will for humanity exists? Questions such as these have flummoxed philosophers since the inception of philosophic thought!
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Day 293 – The Lamb of God
By David Vermont
Two interesting things in today reading. First, we see Jesus coming to the area where John the Baptist is preaching. Twice, John the Baptist says this, The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Jn 1:29
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Missed Carriage
By Greg Schlueter
I consider our family blessed beyond measure. But I can't help but wonder what it would be like if our little Thérèse was still with us.
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Begin 'Gift' in a 'Take' World
By Lorelei Savaryn
There is a disease rampant in our world today. A disease called “What’s Best for Me.”
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Day 292 – In the Beginning was the Word
By David Vermont
Today we begin the Gospel of John. It is almost certainly written by the Apostle John. Scholars vary as to when it was written and are basically split between the AD 60’s or approximately AD 90.
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Pope Benedict I, Against The Lombards
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Benedict ruled just over four years during one of the most vicious, violent and disordered times in the Church’s history.
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How Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Can Make Your Lent More Fruitful
By Deacon Frederick Bartels
Lent is the sacred season of drawing nearer to God and experiencing greater union with God through its penitential activities. This is accomplished by faithfully practicing the three disciplines of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here are some simple suggestions anyone can put into practice to make their Lent more fruitful
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