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Seeking Signs and Wonders
Seeking Signs and Wonders
By Susan Skinner
As I look outside my window on this beautiful sunny day in the South, I see the glory of God everywhere. It is imprinted on the trees, the grass, the birds, the clouds in the sky. I take a deep breath and soak it in. I see it in the ingenuity of the buildings around me that man created. God is good. But so often, we choose not to see this, and not to believe it.
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If You Do Not Believe in Christmas Miracles Maybe You Should Reconsider
If You Do Not Believe in Christmas Miracles Maybe You Should Reconsider
By Larry Peterson
I believe, without reservation, that the Christmas season is a time for miracles. I have, over the years, experienced more than one. This was my first. You can decide for yourself if it qualifies.
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Hope Answered: The Way of the Child
Hope Answered: The Way of the Child
By Judy Landrieu Klein
“God the Father is so pleased with you,” the old priest said with a broad smile on his face after praying over my husband, Bernie, just hours before his death. “Well done, Bernie. Well done!”
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Holiday Stress Hurts Families
Holiday Stress Hurts Families
By Bill Dunn
Humorist Dave Barry observes that the holidays are a very special time “when we take a break from our hectic everyday lives to spend quality time with our loved ones, rediscovering all the reasons why we don’t actually live with them.”
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Grace and tiny Miracles
Grace and tiny Miracles
By Susan Skinner
I started a new job this year. RCIA and Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, a much bigger responsibilty than I had at my previous parish. My first week there I was a little overwhelmed. I used the analogy I have heard before when you are learning something new, it’s like drinking water from a fire hose. I feel at the start of any new job it can be like that.
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Ron Swanson and the Existence of God
Ron Swanson and the Existence of God
By Matthew Sewell
If you’re a fan of NBC’s Parks and Recreation, you know well the unwavering manliness of Ron Swanson. You would also know well his Kryptonite: his ex-wives, “Tammy 1? and “Tammy 2.” In an episode from season 2, Ron notes his intense displeasure for both, but ends his rant with this line: Would I get married again? Oh absolutely. If you don’t believe in love, what’s the point of living?
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The Light of Jesus, Christmas
The Light of Jesus, Christmas
By Andee de Jesus
Quezon City, PH- Indeed, for me, Sunday is the most uplifting day of the week. Through the Holy Mass, it's the time to rejuvenate our soul from the Earthly battles we have. On the Third Sunday of Advent, one of the youngest priest in our parish presided the celebration. Father Arvie Bello highlighted the scriptures about John the Baptist paving the way for the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
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The Church: What Do You See? Part Two
The Church: What Do You See? Part Two
By Christopher Brown
As we continue on our journey into the Catholic Church building or parish, I reflect on comments made on the previous article. First. one must understand how Catholics view the seven Sacraments. Secondly, the presence of our Lord in the Liturgy is most definitely necessary.
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St. Joseph Was Quite A Guy
St. Joseph Was Quite A Guy
By Dan Goddu
When Joseph learned that Mary was pregnant (St. Matthew 1:19-20), part of his dismay was based on her vow of perpetual virginity - "Mary! What do you mean you're pregnant? I thought you took a vow to be a virgin for life? I was planning to do this along with you!"
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Call Me Crazy
Call Me Crazy
By Michelle Watkins
One of the saddest sights for me is to see a Christmas tree dismantled and sitting curbside for pick-up on the evening of Christmas day. Call me crazy, but by 8 p.m. on the 25th I'm just not in the mood to box everything up and move on.
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Are you truly ready for Christmas?
Are you truly ready for Christmas?
By Christopher Brown
I'm sure that you all are in the swing of the Christmas Season. Your tree is up and decorated, cards and stamps bought and maybe at least half of them have been sent out. Out-door lights up and working? Your Nativity set placed under the tree or on a nearby table complete with baby Jesus?
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May It Be Done To Me According To Your Word
May It Be Done To Me According To Your Word
By Carol Ann Chybowski
May It Be Done To Me According To Your Word These words that Mary speaks to the Angel Gabriel in assent to God’s plan for her and for the whole world are at once the simplest of phrases and the most difficult.
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The Homeless Man and True Christmas Giving
The Homeless Man and True Christmas Giving
By Sarah Mathew
He walked into the Cathedral with the others, each being invited to light a candle and bow down in prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. It was a night of vigil; with soft music and songs of the love and mercy of the Lord.
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Healing of Wounds and Scars
Healing of Wounds and Scars
By Mallory Hoffman
Forgiveness is not for wimps. Forgiveness takes courage and strength. Forgiveness means letting go of a pain, an injury, or a hurt and allowing God to heal your brokenness.
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Celebrating Our First Alzheimer's Christmas Together: Laughter Allowed
Celebrating Our First Alzheimer's Christmas Together: Laughter Allowed
By Larry Peterson
I guess the first time I realized that something was really wrong was about a year and a half ago. I have a bedroom I turned into an office and I was sitting at the keyboard clicking away. I sensed someone behind me and turned to see my wife, Marty, standing there. She had a strange look on her face.
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The Season Of Special Visitors
The Season Of Special Visitors
By Bill Dunn
Christmas Day is coming soon, so it’s time to prepare for those “visitors from the east.” No, I don’t mean the Magi, the mysterious visitors who “traversed afar” over “field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star,” to pay homage to the child Jesus.
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"Don't Be Afraid!"
"Don't Be Afraid!"
By Sarah Aten
Every year, my family sits down before we open gifts on Christmas Eve to read the Christmas story. The lights are off, except for the lights on the Christmas tree itself, and perhaps a few candles around the house. My father takes the heirloom Bible off the shelf and reads the story aloud. It's a quiet, tender moment each year in our house, meant to be warm and thought-provoking.
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