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Sunday Gospel Reflection (January 12, 2025)
Sunday Gospel Reflection (January 12, 2025)
By Mike Schramm
The Baptism of Jesus was the formal beginning of his public ministry and is the beginning of our own Christian life in the Church. One way to dive deeper into the mystery of the Christian life is to dive deeper into the written Word of God.
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Obeying the Will of God: Reflection for the Baptism of Jesus
Obeying the Will of God: Reflection for the Baptism of Jesus
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Jesus' baptism guides us to listening and obeying the will of God.
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"Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall me whiter than snow"
"Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall me whiter than snow"
By Adam Charles Hovey
Reflections on Psalm 51 during a winter storm
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3 Steps in Writing for Catholic Journals
3 Steps in Writing for Catholic Journals
By Michael J. Baglino
Vision, planning and revision plus prayer
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The clacky shoes
The clacky shoes
By Marianne Giltner
The clacky shoes
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Holy Spirit and Fire: Reflections on the Readings for the Baptism of the Lord
Holy Spirit and Fire: Reflections on the Readings for the Baptism of the Lord
By Tom Klocek
Baptism is the point of entry into Christian life. Jesus commanded his disciples to "go ... baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. By His own baptism, Jesus instituted it as a sacrament. A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Jesus, that brings grace.
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Keep your hands open
Keep your hands open
By Marianne Giltner
Keep your hands open
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Do you have a difficult work colleague or boss ?
Do you have a difficult work colleague or boss ?
By Stephen Clark
Really there is no formula that we can apply with how God works. Especially if we have no fixed agenda in our prayer for others, we can simply watch Him work things out for us and for those around us. We cannot get along with everyone, nor usurp legitimate authority but, we can change the world with prayer!
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The Prophecy of Our Lady’s Place in Salvation History
The Prophecy of Our Lady’s Place in Salvation History
By Peter Darcy
Our Lady was prophesied in the eternal revelation of God and is not just another disciple.
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A poem for each new day
A poem for each new day
By Marianne Giltner
A poem for each new day
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How To Determine Whether You Are In The Right Job
How To Determine Whether You Are In The Right Job
By Eileen Renders
In this writing, we look at what made us gravitate toward our individual jobs. Was it necessity, money, celebrity, a motivation from our heart, or simply inspired because of a talent we possessed.
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Reverence or Convenience: Receiving the Blessed Sacrament
Reverence or Convenience: Receiving the Blessed Sacrament
By Tom Klocek
The preferred posture for receiving the Blessed Sacrament is on the tongue while kneeling. You wouldn't do this for a symbol or, as the great Catholic novelist, Flannery O'Connor said, “Well, if it’s just a symbol, to hell with it.” Should we be reverent while receiving the Sacrament or just do what is convenient?
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Someday
Someday
By Marianne Giltner
Someday
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Following Christ’s L.E.A.D. to Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Following Christ’s L.E.A.D. to Peaceful Conflict Resolution
By Brandy M. Miller
The author details strategies she discovered for following Christ's L.E.A.D. in conflict resolution and speaking with S.A.S.S. through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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STARS FOR JESUS
STARS FOR JESUS
By Mary Olivia Patiño
Have you ever considered yourself a 'Star for Jesus'? Today, as we reflect on the Epiphany, we might see ourselves as a light for others; for Jesus Christ.
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Marley girl
Marley girl
By Marianne Giltner
Marley girl
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Crucifix
Crucifix
By Jose Antonio Ponce
An introduction and a fond memory of the crucifix that my father gave me when I was young.
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