Be Not Afraid
Sr. Christina Neumann
January 1, AD2021
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Be Not Afraid. These words have been striking me in recent days… During Advent, we hear of the angel’s appearance to Mary, and his subsequent
New Year’s Catholic Resolution
Alex Strittmatter
January 1, AD2021
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Life is a constant struggle and often times it takes us way too long to figure out what the problem is. This holds true with
Confirmation is Not Simply Symbolic
David Schloss
December 31, AD2020
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Most Catholics are oblivious to the powerful yet personal effects the Sacrament of Confirmation can have in our lives. The Church tells us that once
God Tells Us Not to Trust in Princes – We Should Probably Listen
Gene M. Van Son
December 31, AD2020
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The Bible contains so much wisdom it’s hard to understand why so many people, especially many who profess to be Catholic, have never bothered to
An Itinerary for the Conversion Journey
Charlette Mills
December 30, AD2020
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God’s grace changes lives: He takes us as we are, but He never leaves us as we are (Pope Francis, General Audience Wed 2 Dec
Curse the Darkness or Light A Candle?
Richard Auciello
December 30, AD2020
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Today as I make preparation to attend a holiday celebration with my family, it is not without trepidation. Why do I feel this way? Well,
Praying with Scripture – Getting Started
Dom Cingoranelli
December 29, AD2020
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“Praying with Scripture – can a layperson like me can expect to do this? Is this like meditation? Seems that it requires a lot of
Peace of God
Carol Monaco
December 29, AD2020
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Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God
St. Vianney: The Inspiring Priest
Diana Ragsdale
December 28, AD2020
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Saint John Marie Baptist Vianney, commonly known as the Curé d’Ars, was born May 8, 1786, and was raised in a small village known as
The Beauty of Imperfection
Glenn Slaby
December 28, AD2020
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Beauty? Who defines it? Who should define it? How should it be defined? Every culture has its own interpretation and there is some universal commonality,
Developing a Relationship with Jesus
Jeffrey Stevens
December 27, AD2020
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One of the questions I’m asked the most by other Catholics is about experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus. “I don’t think that’s a Catholic
What Is Truth? Relativism, Realism, The Word?
Marty Dybicz
December 27, AD2020
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If you were asked, “What is truth?”, what would you say? Take a moment and define the word “truth.” “It’s not fair,” a three-year old
A Christmas Message from a German Soldier
David Torkington
December 26, AD2020
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My great uncle found himself in hell during the First World War. He was trapped in a shell hole made by enemy artillery. He was
Jesus Speaks to the Churches
Briana Huddleston
December 26, AD2020
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In Part Two of the Revelation series, titled “The View of Jesus Christ in Revelation”, we discussed how John splits the book of Revelation into
So Which Bethlehem Might You Be?
Gabriel Garnica
December 25, AD2020
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It’s name means House of Bread. This seems a fitting label since from Bethlehem came the Bread of Life. And in many ways it represents
The Christmas Gift; or, No News but the Good News
Anthony S. Layne
December 25, AD2020
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For Christmas, I gave myself an early gift: I uninstalled my Smart News app. Over the last six months, this app has given me news
St. Francis and the Message of Christmas
David Torkington
December 24, AD2020
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Throughout his life, St. Francis was consumed by a desire to give his life for Christ. This desire burst into an unquenchable flame when he
The Time of Christmas
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
December 24, AD2020
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One of the most useful liturgical texts at the priest’s disposal is the ordo. Taken from the Latin word for “arrangement” or “routine”, the ordo
Preparations for the Joy of Christmas
B.J. Gonzalvo
December 23, AD2020
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I grew up in the Philippines, where Christmas music hits the radio airwaves as soon as the first “ber” month comes. Yes, as early as
Mary CHRISTmas!
Guy McClung
December 23, AD2020
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And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her (Luke
What Child Is This, the Son of Mary
Mark Belanger
December 22, AD2020
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When I was someplace between ages 3 and 5, my imaginary friends were Crocodile (the ticking one, from Peter Pan) and the Baby Jesus. Years
It’s Back to the Basics
Ida Adams
December 22, AD2020
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Life here in Florida is still rough after a contentious Presidential Election. Emotions are high; anger is pervasive, seeping into my spirit. I shudder at
