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Despair and Presumption
Despair and Presumption
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
A nonresponse to the offer of God’s mercy can take either of two directions: despair or presumption. Both are forms of violation of the virtue of hope, by which we are to reach out to receive God’s proffered forgiveness and salvation.
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Day 262 – "… you will save both yourself and your hearers"
Day 262 – "… you will save both yourself and your hearers"
By David Vermont
Paul is continuing to encourage Timothy in his new role as Bishop of Ephesus. He reminds him of how to address some of the false notions that are being advocated. Then Paul basically tells Timothy to go in and take charge (but also set a good example) because he has divine authority.
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Are you searching for a relationship with Jesus?
Are you searching for a relationship with Jesus?
By Zaid Kanafani
Within every one of us, there is a question that takes a while to answer. I don’t believe there is a right or wrong response to what has been asked. The level of intimacy required to produce an honest response makes it impossible to answer incorrectly.
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Francis Delalieu; A Good Samaritan--He saved a future Servant of God and her family from death and then he seemingly vanished.
Francis Delalieu; A Good Samaritan--He saved a future Servant of God and her family from death and then he seemingly vanished.
By Larry Peterson
One of the most famous Gospel readings is from Luke, Ch 10: 29-37; we all know it as the Parable of the Good Samaritan. When Jesus is asked which of the three was a neighbor to the robber's victim, Jesus said, "The one who treated him with mercy. Go and do likewise."
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Merciful Love
Merciful Love
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Every day is "amnesty day" with God. He's more eager to forgive us our debts than we are eager to be forgiven. "You , O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you" (Psalm 86:5).
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Day 261 – What is a bulwark?
Day 261 – What is a bulwark?
By David Vermont
Today we read 1st Timothy, chapter 3. The chapter starts out with Paul reminding Timothy of the qualifications for a Bishop. Paul says that Bishops should only be “the husband of one wife” and therefore this passage is often referenced in conversations about celibacy of the clergy. However, if we only focus on that aspect, we miss the more basic issue.
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Changing Mine For Ours
Changing Mine For Ours
By Flávia Ghelardi
Every couple who struggles to have a happy marriage should remember every day this sentence by Fr. Jose Kentenich, founder of the Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement. Our commitment as wives, as husbands, is to make the other happy.
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A Subtle Approach to Jesus' Divinity in Scripture
A Subtle Approach to Jesus' Divinity in Scripture
By JP Nunez
Have you ever spoken with Jehovah’s Witnesses about the divinity of Jesus? If you have, then you know how frustrating it can be. It’s very difficult to show them that Jesus really is God, because they have ways of explaining away the passages that say so explicitly.
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Do you have lines that you will not cross or allow others to cross?
Do you have lines that you will not cross or allow others to cross?
By Troy Kroening
I think of these lines as morals. I stand strong to prevent others from crossing this line. We all share many of these. It could be a direct attack on us or a loved one physically. Sometimes though, we have a moral stance that we feel powerless to stop or prevent. Bullying comes to mind right away. The sexual harassments made public come to mind as well.
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Restoration
Restoration
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
We return and God restores. The restoration itself entails a dialogue, not merely a divine monologue. This marvelous process is mentally and spritually intoxicating to ponder at length, simply because it launches us into the fathomless realm of the infinite love of God. Granted, infinity is something that the human mind is incapable of encompassing.
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Day 260 – God Desires All Men to be Saved
Day 260 – God Desires All Men to be Saved
By David Vermont
Today we read Chapter 2 of Paul’s first letter to Timothy which contains the famous “one mediator” passage. It’s an absolutely great chapter the best parts of which are often missed because the perennial focus on “one mediator” tends to distract from the rest of the chapter.
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"What's in a Name?" Labels and Humanizing the Other
"What's in a Name?" Labels and Humanizing the Other
By Anthony S. Layne
Recently, Patheos’ Scott Eric Alt, who is a Facebook friend and former Catholic Stand colleague, challenged me to post seven book covers over seven days, explain the meaning to me of each book, and get seven other people into the act.
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Breaking the FAST Rules—Having a FUN and Fruitful Lent!
Breaking the FAST Rules—Having a FUN and Fruitful Lent!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Before we know it---Lent will be here and that WORD back into our life. You know that word—FASTING!!! Here we go again folks 40 more days of ---procrastination and excuses of why we limp our way through these 40 days.
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Victims Sharing An Ordeal May Give Hope to Others
Victims Sharing An Ordeal May Give Hope to Others
By Birgit Jones
Sharing a heart-wrentching ordeal can become a matter of rejoicig when it witnesses victory over evil. Not just survival, but a of a flourishing outcome makes a profound statement. By looking closely at every obstacle, struggle, and eventual victory in their lives, people have the ability to discover hope.
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Day 259 – The Letter to Timothy
Day 259 – The Letter to Timothy
By David Vermont
Today we begin Paul’s letter to Timothy. The best date for this letter is that it was written between A.D. 62 and A.D. 67. It is written by Paul, to his traveling companion and friend Timothy. It has A LOT to say about the structure of the Church in the first century.
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3 Reasons You Should Still Give to the Poor (Whom You May Not Like)
3 Reasons You Should Still Give to the Poor (Whom You May Not Like)
By Ricardo Sawir
I often hear many times that as Catholics we must help others who are needy, such as beggars. I want to be specific that the help here is material things (money, food, etc). The practice is nothing new.
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I Recommend Pleasant: The Theology of "Harvey"
I Recommend Pleasant: The Theology of "Harvey"
By Mark C. McCann
In 1950, Universal Pictures brought Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Harvey," to the big screen. The main character, Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), is a likeable but eccentric man who spends his days in a world of his own.
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