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THE TRASH COLLECTOR
By Elizabeth Thomas
I think everyone agrees with the fact that: OUR WORLD HAS BECOME A TRASHY MESS!! Rather it be in the way mankind has trashed up the environment with their bad habits of laziness: or by the way in which ATTITUDES, OPINIONS and BEHAVIORS have trashed out lives with emotional garbage.
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The Carpenter and the Trash Collector
By Elizabeth Thomas
Very interesting indeed are the many ways that our Lord works in our lives. He is forever building us up or working to fix and repair damage done.
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WE GOT PLAYED...
By E.M. McCarthy
As I watched the news reports of my governor marching today in a non social-distancing group of hundreds and hundreds of people during his own stay-at-home orders (to stop the spread of COVID-19), it hit me: we got played. By that I mean the entire Catholic Church.
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Trust in God's Timing
By Sean Gillen
We're always told that God has a plan for us and that we should trust in His timing. Although this is a true statement, it’s easier said than done. As humans, when we don’t understand what God is doing we can all struggle sometimes to believe that he is really there.
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I Didn't Know How Much I Love You, Lord
By Katie Zalany
I didn't know I missed You until the first public daily Mass came and my heart ached because I couldn't receive You due to my intense workload and work schedule while working at home, and then I cried.
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FINALLY---SEEING WITH EYES OF UNDERSTANDING.
By Elizabeth Thomas
How is your journaling journey to Healing proceeding? As you write, as any emotion comes up, do you find the source and how that event left you deeply hurt and angry? Who is behind that anger? Now here comes the hardest part of all. "Do you want to be well? What are you willing to do to be well?"
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Why People Do What They Do!
By Elizabeth Thomas
In year 25 of our marriage---God led me to WANT to be divorced. Yes that is right ---God led me in the direction to NOT stay in our marriage as it was. (Read the book---"My Journey My Cross" for the details.)
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Carrying the COVID Cross
By Kevin J. Banet
Here you will find a chat room transcript with lots of talk about how we are coping with the sufferings of the coronavirus, as well as other topics. This week’s discussion centers on the Spiritual Conferences of St. Francis de Sales, as well as our choice between eternal love and eternal death, a men's Bible study outside a prison, attending Mass via livestream, adjusting to stay-at-home, new
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HEALING THE RESTLESS, HURTING HEART
By Elizabeth Thomas
For those who have already experienced the WORST--and you are still struggling with the PTS-- please, allow God now to walk with you into the past.
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PREPARING FOR THE WORST TO COME!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
God cannot prevent horrible things from happening as mankind had to be given free will. But, what we do when bad things happen will make a difference of life or death: or our pain becoming worse.
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Reflecting on the Sorrowful Mysteries
By Ralph Hathaway
During these days of isolation or distancing, prayer has certainly taken the forefront of our needs. Making prayer come alive is a way to reflect on on these mysteries.
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Taking The Time to Say a Prayer
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Praying is not always easy. But it is the gateway to our relationship with the Lord. I find sometimes when I have those quiet moments, I need to draw myself closer to what’s important. The to-do lists are always in my head, too.
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The Famous Fourth Vow - What Does It Mean?
By Kevin J. Banet
Members of religious orders take three vows - but some take a fourth vow. What is the fourth vow, and why is it taken?
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Restless and Anxious? What Truth Are We Hiding?
By Elizabeth Thomas
What or why does RESTLESSNESS come into our life. Right now, many are experiencing 'restlessness' and antsy behaviors. Cabin fever some would say from being 'safe at home.' Whatever the reason, we may be feeling strongly: "I am about to explode!!"
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How is the Holy Spirit Your Advocate?
By Katie Zalany
This year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “Advocate” for the Holy Spirit. How is the Holy Spirit my and your Advocate in our daily lives? In other words, how is the Holy Spirit working for our good?
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When It Comes to Family: Follow Your Heart
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
God has blessed all of us with life. But, it is our own decision of what we make of it. We live in a world where competition begins at young age.
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One Body, Many Parts
By Bill Dunn
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, the official birthday of the Church. Fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, giving them the power and the courage to preach the Good News to all the world.
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