Show Up
Dom Cingoranelli
April 7, AD2026
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Each of us needs to show up if we want to develop a deeper relationship with the Lord. And not just once in a while—we
What Are You Going To Do About It?
Dom Cingoranelli
March 1, AD2026
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“But what are you going to do about it?” The question was posed by a confessor from the Fathers of Mercy after discussing a bad
Create The Great Silence At Home
Dom Cingoranelli
February 5, AD2026
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Take a tip from the monastics—make it a habit to indulge in the “great” or “grand” silence. You won’t regret it. Draw Near to God
Purification on Our Path to God
Dom Cingoranelli
January 7, AD2026
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Conquering mortal sin and leaving behind venial sin are both good and necessary. But we need more, and that’s where purification, both passive and active,
The Rule of Life: A Path to Sainthood
Dom Cingoranelli
December 16, AD2025
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Whether at the beginning of a new liturgical year, or any other time during the year, we can benefit from taking a look at where
Set the Captives Free!
Dom Cingoranelli
November 16, AD2025
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Throughout the United States, over 600 volunteers have dedicated themselves to setting captives free. They set seniors free from the captivity of spiritual isolation during
Your Way of Acting Should Be Different from the World’s Way
Dom Cingoranelli
October 14, AD2025
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St. Benedict, in his rule for monasteries tells monks, “Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” (RB 4: 20) That’s good
They’re Driving Me Nuts!
Dom Cingoranelli
September 10, AD2025
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“They’re driving me nuts!” Haven’t we all thought this at one time or another? Just how do we deal with others—in our family, our circle
Are You Prepared?
Dom Cingoranelli
August 15, AD2025
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Recently, a local young man, 19 years of age, died in a tragic accident. I was blessed to serve at a memorial Mass for him.
“We’ve Got a History”
Dom Cingoranelli
July 26, AD2025
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“We’ve got a history.” Usually when someone says that, it’s not a good history. They’re not likely referring to a treasury of fond memories. No—this
Fixing Us First
Dom Cingoranelli
April 30, AD2025
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Many people possess a profusion of plans for “fixing” the Church, the government, the economy, and other folks. But rarely do we give priority to
Damaging the Reputation of Others
Dom Cingoranelli
March 16, AD2025
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Gossip–damaging the reputation of others by what we say–constitutes sinful behavior. In fact, it can be gravely sinful. Yet how frequently we run into people
Continual Conversion: Key to Growth in Sanctification
Dom Cingoranelli
February 12, AD2025
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Conversion–not just a one-time event, but continual–that’s what we’re all called to. Most of us may not have dramatic conversion stories such as St. Paul’s.
Where’s Your Treasure and Where’s Your Heart?
Dom Cingoranelli
January 18, AD2025
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“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Mt 6:21) What we treasure, what we obsess about, focus on, dream about–all says loads
We’re at War: Don’t Leave the Wounded Behind
Dom Cingoranelli
January 11, AD2025
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We’re at war. Make no mistake about it. The devil and his minions are waging war on your soul as you read this. They’re waging
Obstacles to God’s Grace: Address Them During Advent
Dom Cingoranelli
December 13, AD2024
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Removing obstacles to God’s grace—this can help us all. And what better time to do it than the beginning of the new liturgical year, during
Whose Side Are You On? You Must Choose
Dom Cingoranelli
November 16, AD2024
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Whose side are you on? You’ve already chosen it, whether you realize it or not. Every moment of every day, through the exercise of your
Selfishness or Selflessness: What Do Your Actions Reveal?
Dom Cingoranelli
November 4, AD2024
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Selfishness or selflessness? Are you clinging to something–money, possessions, time, talents…? What you are too tightly hanging onto can reveal a lot about your spiritual
Pay Attention to the Details
Dom Cingoranelli
October 9, AD2024
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Pay attention to the details—to the daily sinful habits, the little venial sins, intentional or unintentional, and those irksome imperfections that present obstacles to you.
The Politicization of the Mass
Dom Cingoranelli
September 12, AD2024
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The politicization of the Mass—what does that look like? How about a parish refusing to allow a Mass intention for a politician? We’re called to
Change Yourself To Become Free From Desolation!
Dom Cingoranelli
August 19, AD2024
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Change yourself when you are in spiritual desolation! Move out of the fog of confusion, doubt, restlessness and isolation–change yourself. Don’t reverse or change any
Let Us Cross to the Other Side
Dom Cingoranelli
July 20, AD2024
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On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Crossing to Eternal Life Today, the
