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When Your Alleluia Feels Broken
When Your Alleluia Feels Broken
By Katie Zalany
Sometimes Alleluias feel joyful. Sometimes Alleluias feel broken.
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Perfection
Perfection
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
I am learning more and more that perfection comes when we realize that life is not about being perfect – it’s about being “real.” We live in a world where Instagram photos, pretty hairstyles, and lots of “friends” on social media seem like they are important…but they are not. Life is about relationships, love, time with people who care, and knowing God.
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MISSION POSSIBLE [Your parish's mission... should you choose to accept it.]
MISSION POSSIBLE [Your parish's mission... should you choose to accept it.]
By Greg Schlueter
I've observed over decades of ministry people afraid to speak the truth in love for fear of turning people off. As a result, we have a couple generations of people turned off.
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If we love God fully, life gets easier
If we love God fully, life gets easier
By Troy Kroening
We all know how our God was treated and He promised that if we follow Him, we will be treated likewise.
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Seeing the Good on Bad Days
Seeing the Good on Bad Days
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Looking at social media can be a good thing, but I need to watch myself. As one who battles staying positive, it is critical to keep my mind and heart on “the good.”
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Religious Faith Makes People Happier
Religious Faith Makes People Happier
By Bill Dunn
Recently I heard a comedian on the radio, and he made a big deal about the fact that he was raised Catholic, but now he is an atheist. After making some snarky comments about the Church, he then said something very interesting. He freely admitted that he wished he could force himself to believe in God, because people who have religious faith are so much happier than he is.
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THE LIVING WATER ON THE BAYOU
THE LIVING WATER ON THE BAYOU
By Sherry Kenner
It is providence and true to the teachings of Jesus, that each year on August 15th, the Feast Day of The Assumption, a eucharistic procession takes place on the waterways, the bayous, of South Louisiana.
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Good and Faithful Stewards
Good and Faithful Stewards
By Carol Monaco
We have a great responsibility—to tend and care for our Lord’s creations with love and respect. How are we doing so far? Are we good and faithful stewards?
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Present Moment Happiness
Present Moment Happiness
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Have you ever stopped yourself and noticed the good all around you?
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Worship
Worship
By Linda Kracht
Biblical authors have a lot to teach us about the what, where, how and why’s of worshipping God. One psalmist instructs us to worship the Lord God constantly.
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Why Does Society Disavow the Supernatural Warfare Component of Horrendous Acts of Violence Against Innocent Human Beings?
Why Does Society Disavow the Supernatural Warfare Component of Horrendous Acts of Violence Against Innocent Human Beings?
By Ralph Zuranski
Today at Planned Parenthood we prayed for an end to all violence, hatred and spiritual evil in the world. The recent mass shootings focused the spotlight on how little some individuals, companies and nations value human life.
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Dealing with the Bullies of Life
Dealing with the Bullies of Life
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Bullies are everywhere in our lives from the time we are born until we die. And just what is a bully? In my opinion, a bully is someone who doesn’t see another person as a gift from God.
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Devoted to the Church even amid Fallen Clergy
Devoted to the Church even amid Fallen Clergy
By Lorrie McNickle
Our world is in trouble, and the only thing that can save her is Christ, and more specifically Christ through His Bride - the Church.
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Following St. Francis de Sales About Attaching Ourselves to God
Following St. Francis de Sales About Attaching Ourselves to God
By Kevin J. Banet
In a recent "Living Jesus Chat," sponsored by the Visitation Sisters, we raise the below questions: Saint Francis de Sales talks a lot about divesting ourselves of affections, and yet here he encourages us to have them. How do we strike the balance here?
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Persecution 2019
Persecution 2019
By E.M. McCarthy
This year marks a high point in Christian persecutions worldwide. Recently Nigeria is in the news, with the fear of ethnic cleansing and open war being discussed.
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Being Nice When It's Difficult
Being Nice When It's Difficult
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
I’ve heard from faith circles in recent years that “being nice” is not as important as living out faith and keeping the commandments. This is partially true. You see, we are called to follow the ways of the Lord on the path of righteousness.
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Be Wary of ‘Savage Wolves' in Priest's Clothing
Be Wary of ‘Savage Wolves' in Priest's Clothing
By Bill Dunn
Do you ever get the feeling that there is a lot of dissention and conflict within the Church nowadays? Well, of course you do, because there IS a lot of dissention and conflict within the Church nowadays.
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