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What the Church Needs Now are Steady Servants
What the Church Needs Now are Steady Servants
By Katie Zalany
I attend daily Mass at a different church than my home parish. The church is in the city and is going through a difficult time right now, with an allegation of child abuse against their beloved pastor. It's yet to be fully substantiated, and no one can judge the outcome, but there are a range of emotions and reactions that are circulating around the church right now.
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What more are you looking for?
What more are you looking for?
By Troy Kroening
We fool ourselves thinking we need something or someone other than God. God is to be first in our lives exactly because without Him there would be nothing
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Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
By Larry Peterson
John Baptist de Rossi was born on February 22, 1698, in Genoa. His mother and father were quite poor in material goods but were rich in virtue and love of their neighbor(s). John was the youngest of four children, and even during his formative years not only exhibited obvious compassion and love for people but also had an above average intelligence.
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The How of Happiness
The How of Happiness
By E.M. McCarthy
Why are we more lonely presently than in past generations? More people today tell pollsters that they are lonely. There is an epidemic of loneliness. Loneliness is a sign that even with an advanced society's comforts and freedoms, we are still without real happiness.
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A Catholic Prayer for Healing
A Catholic Prayer for Healing
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Life is filled with moments that challenge our hearts and minds and leave us feeling empty. Our faith teaches us that despite life's hurts and disappointments, we can have courage through our Lord Jesus Christ. We can say a prayer for healing.
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Elder Parishioners, You are God's Gift to Me
Elder Parishioners, You are God's Gift to Me
By Katie Zalany
Elder parishioners at my church are truly God's gift to me. I have found friendship with some of them, especially widows and older divorced women, and they always seem to offer consoling words, support, wisdom and kindness. Some of them even send me notes in the mail which is a treasure!
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We need tunnel vision to reach Heaven
We need tunnel vision to reach Heaven
By Troy Kroening
To reach any goal worth reaching for, we need tunnel vision. We need to focus on the goal and keep the distractions from pulling us in different directions. Distractions happen and it is hard for us to discern between distractions and a bump on the path to our goal. We must remember, there will be bumps. Jesus did not have an easy life and neither will we.
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In the Chapel
In the Chapel
By George Calleja
There in the Chapel, the place to be gathered with Him and pray.
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Go to Mama!
Go to Mama!
By Troy Kroening
I have noticed that my kids go to Mom for everything. They will even walk past me to ask Mom for something.
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Let the Spirit lead you.
Let the Spirit lead you.
By Troy Kroening
We all have been led astray during our lives. Either by another person or by our own temptations. But we have One on our side that we can all trust. Jesus said, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth.” – [John 14:16-17] This, of course, is the Holy Spirit, One of the Persons of the Trinity… God.
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God Heals the Brokenhearted
God Heals the Brokenhearted
By Nancy Marie Murray
Is there anyone among us that is not in need of healing; are any that have not been hurt deeply with the kind of inner wound that abides? The Old Testament reading for Sunday, July 7th gives us a glimpse of the source of the spiritual healing that we all long for, hope for, and wait for – and that God has planned for us.
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What are you willing to give up to get closer to Jesus?
What are you willing to give up to get closer to Jesus?
By Troy Kroening
First, who are we getting closer to? We are getting closer to Jesus, Son of God. And since He is One of the Three Persons in the Trinity, we get the other Two as well.
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Saint Paschal of Baylon…Pope Leo XIII proclaimed him the Seraph (Angel) of the Eucharist
Saint Paschal of Baylon…Pope Leo XIII proclaimed him the Seraph (Angel) of the Eucharist
By Larry Peterson
On May 16,1540, a baby boy was born to Martin and Elizabeth Baylon in the Kingdom of Aragon, located in Spain. This day also happened to be the Feast of Pentecost. Since the people in Spain refer to the Feast of Pentecost as the Pasch (Passover) of the Holy Ghost., his parents named their new son, Paschal.
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Who do you turn to when life gets crazy?
Who do you turn to when life gets crazy?
By Troy Kroening
If you are like me, you do not ask for help. You try to do it yourself. We figure that if we just work harder, we can do it.
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A Sweet Experience of Jesus' Sacred Heart
A Sweet Experience of Jesus' Sacred Heart
By Katie Zalany
Friday night I typically go to a chapel where they have Eucharistic Adoration all night. On the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I wandered into the chapel. One lady was there and quickly left after I came in. I was alone with the Blessed Sacrament.
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Human Rights for the Least of Our Brothers and Sisters
Human Rights for the Least of Our Brothers and Sisters
By E.M. McCarthy
There is renewed effort to squash a surge in pro-life legislation in the U.S.. Online platforms are censoring ultrasound pictures of preborn individuals. Instead of evidence, the media presents readers with a narrative which taps into the emotions and lifestyles of the pregnant women who seek abortion.
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The Most Sacred Heart Of Jesus
The Most Sacred Heart Of Jesus
By Frank J. Maduri
The Catholic Church recognizes the feast day of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus nineteen days after Pentecost, which this year fell on June 28th. It is a time where, traditionally, believers have reflected upon The Five Wounds which Jesus suffered during The Crucifixion. The Wounded Heart of Jesus being a most Sacred Wound,
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