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Imitation of Christ
Imitation of Christ
By Michelle Watkins
I'm an avid reader. "So many good books, so little time" could be my motto. I'll never be bored because I'll never have enough time in my life or energy to read every book I'd like. Considering that, there are few books I would consider reading more than once. "The Imitation of Christ" is an exception to this rule.
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Who Are Your Outcasts? (Day 17)
Who Are Your Outcasts? (Day 17)
By Lori Conklin
Today’s reflection reminds us these are exactly the types of people Jesus sought out. Those who stretch us, calling us out of our comfort zone.
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Can we "merit or earn" salvation?
Can we "merit or earn" salvation?
By De Maria
The quick answer to the question, “Can we earn salvation?” is: “Yes, by the grace and mercy of God.”
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The Eleventh Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
The Eleventh Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
If I had to select one Station that especially convicts me in this Jubilee of Mercy, it is this Eleventh Station: “Jesus is nailed to the Cross.” As God, Jesus could have released Himself from the hands of His executioners. He did not powerlessly succumb to being nailed to the cross; He Willed it for our salvation.
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Judge, we all do it! {Day 16}
Judge, we all do it! {Day 16}
By Lori Conklin
Is it wrong to judge others? Absolutely. But the topic of judging is, for me, looking at the shades of grey.
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Sushi and the Traditional Catholic Mass
Sushi and the Traditional Catholic Mass
By Rexcrisanto Delson
By now, most Americans are familiar with sushi. Whether they eat it often, seldom, or never; it's no longer some strange foreign exotic food. Today, about one hundred establishments sell sushi within a twenty minute drive from my house, compared with three in 1987. One can now find it at Japanese restaurants, various buffets and fusion restaurants, grocery stores, nightclubs, school cafeterias,
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The Tenth Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
The Tenth Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
“Jesus is robbed of His garments.” In the Tenth Station, we commemorate one of the many unjust humiliations that Our Savior suffered for us on His way to Golgotha. How many times have we experienced various unjust “robbings”? How many times have we been the victim of offences and negligences to our persons, our relationships, and our properties? For example…
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St. Senan and the Bad Adele Impersonator
St. Senan and the Bad Adele Impersonator
By Christy Breedlove
On March 8th, the Church honors St. Senan. He’s an obscure Irish saint who lived in the Middle Ages. Most overlook this guy. St. John of God has the same feast day and John seems more important. March 8th is also my birthday. Every Dominican sister from my kindergarten class to 8th grade at St. Mary’s School in Orange, Texas always commented on how lucky I was to have a birthday as
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The Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Stations of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
The Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Stations of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
In the Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Stations, Jesus receives help and consolation—and gives counsel and consolation-- as He makes His way to Golgotha.
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Suffering {Day 15}
Suffering {Day 15}
By Lori Conklin
Today’s reflection is about suffering. Honestly, I almost didn’t read this chapter as I don’t like to think about suffering. Yet, it happens to us every day.
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A Need for a Crusade: A Spiritual Crusade
A Need for a Crusade: A Spiritual Crusade
By Sergio Garibay-Olivares
In modern society, we as Catholics have to fight in three frontiers. One frontier it is against Christian fundamentalism, the other frontier is false faiths, and the third and most dangerous frontier, and it is the frontier of secularism.
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The Bucket List
The Bucket List
By Michelle Watkins
The concept of the 'bucket list' has always eluded me. For one, it strikes me as somewhat morbid to make an official list of things to accomplish prior to one's 'kicking the bucket'. And too, I always wonder what one does if they've achieved the list and still are quite alive. Do they create another list?
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The Harvest of Salvation
The Harvest of Salvation
By Eric Wojtkun
Many modern Catholic theologians, and clergy, assert the world’s population has a reasonable assumption of reaching heaven. This theological viewpoint by nature runs over quite quickly into how they interact with the world through preaching, parish life and politics.
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The Fourth Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
The Fourth Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
I wish I could name for you whoever the author or speaker was that first introduced me to the realization I am happy to share in this reflection. While I can’t give credit to that person by name, I can honor the person by helping to spread the beautiful thought the person had about the Fourth Station of the Cross (“Jesus meets His Sorrowful Mother”).
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The Windows of our Soul {Day 14}
The Windows of our Soul {Day 14}
By Lori Conklin
Today’s reflection is about monitoring want we see. How can we monitor what we see as images appear rapidly and without warning?
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The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail
By Bill Dunn
As Catholics, we should rejoice that we are members of the only earthly institution that has been given a divine guarantee of success. In Matthew’s gospel, chapter 16, Jesus instituted the Church on the Rock of St. Peter, and then the Lord said about the Church, “The gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.”
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A 24 Hour Adoration: "Behold, the bridegroom! Go forth to meet him!"
A 24 Hour Adoration: "Behold, the bridegroom! Go forth to meet him!"
By Evelyn Augusto
The story you are about to read is true. Only the names have been omitted to offer anonymity. Not everyone who attends a 24 Adoration can expect to experience what is described below, but remember this: If one doesn’t place oneself before the Most Blessed Sacrament (in most cases, exposed), one may never get to experience Our Lord at work in such a poignant way.
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