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Separation of Body and Soul
Separation of Body and Soul
By Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S
Written about thirty years ago, the author notes that this recently rediscovered, unpublished article could have been drafted today though the state of the world is even greater crisis.
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The Light Has Come into the World: Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle C
The Light Has Come into the World: Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
The Second Sunday of Lent (all three cycles) relates the story of Jesus' Transfiguration on the mountain. Jesus is the Light of the World and the New Covenant. All of the readings talk to God's covenant with His people and the connection between His light and salvation (through Jesus). Open your hearts to the Light.
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HUSBANDS! WIVES!
HUSBANDS! WIVES!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Marriage can be very hard at times, as we are human and that human behavior passed down and learned from others will show up; even though we hate ourselves for acting the way we do. How can be stop this cycle of angry rebuttals spewing forth from our hearts and mouths?
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By Rupturing Faith and Reason You End Up with Neither
By Rupturing Faith and Reason You End Up with Neither
By Paul Murano, Ph.D.
The full integration of reason and faith, the head and the heart, are necessary for happiness. Why, then, does it seem that so many people are hellbent on being unhappy?
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Speak Lord, your servant is listening
Speak Lord, your servant is listening
By Marianne Giltner
Speak Lord, your servant is listening
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Shipwrecked
Shipwrecked
By Richard Maffeo
The commander and the pilot ignored the apostle Paul. And it was their undoing. We must not make the same error.
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A Lenten Treasure Hunt: Second Clue
A Lenten Treasure Hunt: Second Clue
By Christy Romero
Search for the second clue that will lead you to the treasure in today’s meditation. Hint: We must defeat the “green eyed monster.”
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The Agape-Beatitudes Positive Examination of Conscience
The Agape-Beatitudes Positive Examination of Conscience
By Christopher Rogers
This essay constructs a "positive" Examination of Conscience, based on Paul's definitions of agape-love and the Beatitudes.
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What Makes a True Friendship: 10 Faith-Based Tips for Testing Any Friendship
What Makes a True Friendship: 10 Faith-Based Tips for Testing Any Friendship
By Ophelia Molina
This post reflects on the significance of companionship rooted in faith. It explores the qualities that make a friendship truly good, using biblical wisdom to highlight virtues like loyalty, honesty, encouragement, selflessness, and forgiveness emphasizing the importance of nurturing friendships that reflect the love of Christ.
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The importance of ringing bells
The importance of ringing bells
By Marianne Giltner
The importance of Ringing Bells
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Was God Recorded?
Was God Recorded?
By Janet Cassidy
Where did the bible come from? Read on!
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What would we do without love?
What would we do without love?
By Marianne Giltner
What would we do without love?
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Sunday Gospel Reflection (March 9, 2025)
Sunday Gospel Reflection (March 9, 2025)
By Mike Schramm
We fall to temptation because we “forget” who God is and who we are. Not forget in that it slips our mind like a piece of trivia, but forget in the covenantal sense. God is no longer present to us. The clearer we can keep God present, or return to his presence as the season of Lent is meant to remind us, the greater resistance we can give to temptation and fulfill what God has planned for us.
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"I SHALL GIVE YOU ALL"
"I SHALL GIVE YOU ALL"
By Elizabeth Thomas
Can you see what is happening in our world? Why we are in the terrible mess we are in now? Why? Like Adam and Eve, mankind has wanted more and chose to bow down to the one who was given the power to give people what they desired! The end result ---death, dying and hate and evil grows where the Light of God does not shine. Share with all who need to be aware--THERE IS A GOD!
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Where Are You Tempted Most to “Be God”?
Where Are You Tempted Most to “Be God”?
By Katie Zalany
It’s Lent again and we find ourselves confronted with the Gospel in which Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert. He was hungry. He ate nothing for 40 days. He was tempted by the devil to make food for himself – to ‘be God” and fix his problem.
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Are You Ready for Spiritual Combat? 1st Sunday of Lent Year C
Are You Ready for Spiritual Combat? 1st Sunday of Lent Year C
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Let's engage in Spiritual Combat against Satan
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Did you know about crosses?
Did you know about crosses?
By Marianne Giltner
Did you know about crosses
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