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The Divine Nature of Christ: Why Jesus Is Fully God and What It Means for Us
The Divine Nature of Christ: Why Jesus Is Fully God and What It Means for Us
By Leander Wilfred
As the author, I wanted to emphasize the theological consequences of Christ as a divine being. I wanted to show the deep connection between Jesus and God by looking at the Bible history and philosophy. The article analyzes how the fact that Christ is God incarnate profoundly affects our perception of God, humans, salvation and spiritual life. See the God who became man for what it truly means and
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Enjoy it while it lasts
Enjoy it while it lasts
By Marianne Giltner
Enjoy it while it lasts
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Reclaim Sunday: A Time to Reset, Renew, and Reconnect with God
Reclaim Sunday: A Time to Reset, Renew, and Reconnect with God
By Melissa Presser
In this heartfelt reflection, Melissa Presser shares how a series of divine nudges—through the intercession of Saint Padre Pio—led her to rediscover the sacredness of the Sabbath.
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Why Confession Matters—And Why They Blocked Me for Saying It
Why Confession Matters—And Why They Blocked Me for Saying It
By Richard Horrell
A bold look at the forgotten sacrament of mercy. Why Confession still matters—and why the world can’t handle it. Healing starts when we stop hiding.
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Weeding for Sinners
Weeding for Sinners
By Virginia Rhys Anson OFS
Weeding my garden. Such a tedious, but necessary task. Imaging each weed as a sinner or a sin in the need of conversion creates a task less daunting. The pick of each weed as a sinner or sin, each pick of a weed becoming a prayer, I can only hope, will create a small path toward conversion of sinners to God, Who infinitely loves them.
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"Shalom"
"Shalom"
By Marianne Giltner
"Shalom"
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What Is Jesus Asking of Us In Today’s Gospel?
What Is Jesus Asking of Us In Today’s Gospel?
By Katie Zalany
Today we hear Jesus rattle off many demands of discipleship in the Gospel and it calls to mind where we may need conversion in our lives to be closer disciples of Jesus.
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Handling Disappointment by C. L. Skaggs
Handling Disappointment by C. L. Skaggs
By C. L. Skaggs
A reflection upon how Jesus handled disappointment and how we can too.
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Prayer Is Not a Wish List — It’s a Surrender
Prayer Is Not a Wish List — It’s a Surrender
By Annie Pieadadi D'Costa
A personal reflection on moving from demanding to trusting in prayer, and discovering the quiet grace of surrender.
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Grace in Disguise: When God Comes and We Don’t Recognize Him (Sunday Gospel Reflection)
Grace in Disguise: When God Comes and We Don’t Recognize Him (Sunday Gospel Reflection)
By Mike Schramm
God doesn’t always come with thunder and fire. More often, He arrives quietly—in a scripture verse we’ve heard before, a homily we nearly tune out, or a conversation with someone we take for granted. Like the people of Nazareth, we may miss the miracle because it wears a familiar face. We must ask: Are we too comfortable to be converted?
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God tells Job's friends how it is
God tells Job's friends how it is
By Adam Charles Hovey
God humbles Job's terrible friends
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The Supernatural Battle - Part Two
The Supernatural Battle - Part Two
By Richard Maffeo
We are engaged in an ongoing, day by day, moment by moment supernatural battle.
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When Our Time Comes To say Goodbye
When Our Time Comes To say Goodbye
By Eileen Renders
There is a Season to Live, and a Season to Die. This article speaks to those Seasons now, and when that time comes to be filled with trust and comfort knowing that we have no regrets, and God is by our side.
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KNOW THYSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK THYSELF
KNOW THYSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK THYSELF
By C. L. Skaggs
A quick prose on the necessity of purifying one's heart for spiritual growth. based upon the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, and "The Interior Castle."
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How to find true love by C. L. Skaggs
How to find true love by C. L. Skaggs
By C. L. Skaggs
Finding true love from the source of true love
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"Who do You Say that I Am?"
"Who do You Say that I Am?"
By Emily Berns
"Who do you say that I am?" Jesus asks that question of His apostles, but also of each one of us. Who is Jesus to us? Reflecting on this question helps us to improve our relationship with Him and grow ever closer in union with Him.
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A prayer for America
A prayer for America
By Marianne Giltner
A prayer for America
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