A Devotional: Praying for Our Enemies
Anne DeSantis
July 7, AD2017
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“But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.” –Matthew
Bebop Catholicism and the Charismatic Renewal
Edward Monti
June 30, AD2017
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Bebop Catholicism. Never heard of it? I just coined the phrase. I was watching the YouTube video of “Jazz on a Summers Day 1958”. It
The Joy of Pentecost(s)
Jim Dougherty
June 6, AD2017
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My first novena to the Holy Spirit was in 1974. At that time, I was purely motivated to pray this novena by an infatuation I
Hope: A Misunderstood Virtue
Nada Mazzei
May 24, AD2017
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We all face difficult moments of darkness and anxiety when things can become difficult. Some may become disillusioned with life and lose hope. During these
The Supernatural Power of Confirmation
Bart Schuchts
May 12, AD2017
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In a recent essay, I asked the question: “Where is the passion and fire within the Church? Where is the passion and fire within me? In
A Devotional: We Have the Victory in Christ
Anne DeSantis
May 4, AD2017
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“But thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” -1 Corinthians 15 Victory in Christ There is much
A Devotional: Celebrate the Joy
Anne DeSantis
April 17, AD2017
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“Happy is he who does not have sadness in his mind, and who has not fallen away from his hope.” -Sirach 14:2 Finding Hope in
A Devotional: Seeking God During Suffering
Anne DeSantis
March 14, AD2017
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“And their heart was brought low with hardships. They were weakened, and there was no one to help them.” Psalm 106:12 In
My Three Me’s
Ken Kniepmann
March 11, AD2017
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Heading south from Orlando to Yeehaw Junction, the Florida Turnpike traverses a vast stretch of real estate inhabited almost exclusively by alligators, herons, snakes, and
Our New Sacramental Temple
JP Nunez
February 16, AD2017
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O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you. My flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land
The Power of Your Smile: St. Teresa of Calcutta
Anne DeSantis
January 31, AD2017
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Wisdom from a Great Saint St. Teresa of Calcutta was canonized on September 4, 2016, in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis. She
Extending Our Joy Past Christmas
Anne DeSantis
December 30, AD2016
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Jesus, the Reason for our Joy Another year has passed, and the Christmas Season is here. This is a time of reflection, a time of joy
Terrorism, The Sanctity of Life, and Mercy
Anne DeSantis
December 1, AD2016
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On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania. and Washington D.C shocked the world. We will never forget exactly where we were when it
Developing Better Relationships
Anne DeSantis
November 17, AD2016
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Calling on God for Help in Dealing with Others Improving our relationships with others is a work that continues throughout our lives. From the time
The Importance of Face-to-Face Relationships
Anne DeSantis
October 31, AD2016
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Social media has become a staple in our culture. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are the main means of communication for many. We use it for
God’s Perspective on Popularity
Anne DeSantis
October 12, AD2016
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Fall, A Time of Change The beginning of the school year is upon us. Families, children, teens, young adults and working adults are in full
Making the Most of The Year of Mercy While We Can
Anne DeSantis
September 29, AD2016
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A World-Wide Celebration On December 8, 2015, Pope Francis declared the current liturgical year to be a celebration of God’s mercy by proclaiming it as “The
Showing God’s Mercy By Listening to Others
Anne DeSantis
September 12, AD2016
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Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) spoke about attending to the needs of our neighbor: “On the question of relating to our fellowman
Using Prayer to Make Election Decisions
Anne DeSantis
August 29, AD2016
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Pope Francis “tweeted” the following statement about prayer a couple years ago: “The one who listens attentively to the word of God and truly prays
Loving When It’s Hard To Love
Anne DeSantis
August 14, AD2016
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Love is a Decision I heard a reference from one of the saints that “love is a decision”. In our culture and in Hollywood, love is
Genealogy and the God Family
Deacon Greg Lambert
August 3, AD2016
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There is quite a bit of interest these days in genealogy. Websites like Ancestry.com offer their extensive databases and resources to trace a family’s lineage.
Transforming Competition into Love
Anne DeSantis
July 31, AD2016
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Pope Francis made the following statement in a homily a few years ago on the topic of the Holy Spirit in our lives: “This is
