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Persistence Pays Off!
Persistence Pays Off!
By Katie Zalany
The readings today show us that persistent prayer pays off. But what happens when your persistence hasn’t paid off yet, and you’re becoming tired, weary, and drowsy of the wait? Two forms of support and strength are shown to us in the Mass readings today.
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The little ice cooler
The little ice cooler
By Marianne Giltner
The little ice cooler
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The Highs and Lows of Spanish Pilgrimages
The Highs and Lows of Spanish Pilgrimages
By John Brander Fitzpatrick
An account of the highs and lows of two Spanish "pilgrimages"
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How Does God Ask Us To Reflect and Handle the Estrangement of A Loved One, or Family Member?
How Does God Ask Us To Reflect and Handle the Estrangement of A Loved One, or Family Member?
By Eileen Renders
Hurt feelings can lead to anger, resentment or even revenge. These are all negative emotions that lead to more pain, suffering and sin. This article may assist those who are dealing with the hurt and pain of rejection. Love and pray for them.
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Encounter with a homeless man
Encounter with a homeless man
By Richard Horrell
On the day before Christmas, an ordinary man named Paul had his life quietly changed by an unexpected meeting outside a grocery store. What began as a simple act of charity became a moment of divine awakening, a reminder that God still speaks, even to hearts that aren't listening.
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Good St Luke
Good St Luke
By Marianne Giltner
Good St Luke
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What Shapes Us
What Shapes Us
By Daniel Mark
We are shaped by what surrounds us.
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St Ignatius of Antioch
St Ignatius of Antioch
By Marianne Giltner
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
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Remain Faithful Because Our Help is From the Lord: Reflections on the Readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Remain Faithful Because Our Help is From the Lord: Reflections on the Readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
"Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) In the Creed we acknowledge God as creator of all things, "seen and unseen." Today's readings should cause us to examine our faith more closely and determine where it needs strengthening.
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The Saint within you
The Saint within you
By Marianne Giltner
The Saint within you
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Two Teresas and One Elisa
Two Teresas and One Elisa
By Christy Romero
There are three Spanish women who lived 400 years apart, and they had a tremendous impact on my life. One inspires me not to live a “lukewarm” faith, another one to work hard and be humble, and the last one taught me to never give up on my dreams.
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The bondage of addiction
The bondage of addiction
By Marianne Giltner
The bondage of addiction
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Dresses & Pants: The “LGBT” Movement and Blurring Gender Lines
Dresses & Pants: The “LGBT” Movement and Blurring Gender Lines
By Jacinta
Homosexual Billy Porter made headlines after wearing a “ball gown” style dress to the Oscars in 2019. “Women show up every day in pants, but the minute a man wears a dress, the seas part,” he lisped in an interview. We might be tempted to say to ourselves, "Perhaps he has a point." Let's dive into this!
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God's Irony
God's Irony
By Amanda Hamm
God's sees everything, and he laughs with us when we can laugh at ourselves.
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Offer it up
Offer it up
By Marianne Giltner
Offer it up
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THE CRUCIFIX IS THE SIGN THAT ENDS ALL SIGNS
THE CRUCIFIX IS THE SIGN THAT ENDS ALL SIGNS
By Richard Horrell
Imagine this: Every day, over ??????,?????? times around the world — and more than ?????? ?????????????? times each year — Jesus speaks at the altar. Multiply that by 2000 years. It’s because of this unbroken sacrifice that the world still knows His Name. Here, the command still resounds: “Do this in memory of Me.”
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We Are ALL ---Human!!
We Are ALL ---Human!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Everyday, due to our human nature we will 'sin' and this will upset us, for we hate to be repeatly offending our Lord. God knows why we do and He understands. His mercy is limitless!! Seek and you will find, ask and you will be forgiven.
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