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Ask and it will be given to you!
While prayer is part of building one’s relationship with God it also has the dynamic of petitions. We ask God for things. We are told to ask God for things, to petition Him. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will…
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Everything is Gift
It is easy to plow through life “doing”. We work hard to support our families, and we even work hard to support our parishes and communities. The thing to ponder, however, is how good things can be bad. What I mean by this is that there is a point when…
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Finding Strength in Christ’s Agony
Reflecting on the Passion of Christ leads me to meditation on the Agony in the Garden. This is where Christ showed His humanity, and it is also where He gained His strength to do what He knew had to be done. “Have this in mind among yourselves, which was in…
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Resting In Christ’s Peace
In looking back at my life, I can see where countless hours have been wasted with worry and fretting about things out of my control. I suspect we all can do this. It runs the gamut. Worrying over grades in school, concern about parents’ approval, college or career paths. Then…
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Prayer in Evangelization
We hear about the importance of evangelization all the time. How we are to be sharing our Faith and the Good News of Christ. This is very important, not just for the life and health of the Church, but for our souls and our redemption. “And I tell you, everyone…
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SUFFERING WELL
Nobody likes to suffer. For that matter, nobody likes to even be inconvenienced. But what is life without suffering? Even the saying in sports training is “no pain, no gain.” I do not believe it is a question of whether we will suffer as much as it is how we…
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Understanding Biblical Commitment for True Happiness
Commitment. An interesting word to say the least. This can mean being bound by a pledge or promise, such as financial obligations or business and social responsibilities. It can also be seen a dedication to a cause, sport, hobby, workout routine and many other things. The commitment to things in…
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Navigating Life’s Challenges with Integrity and Hope
I am a big believer in doing the right thing, even if it hurts. If you subscribe to this belief, you will definitely be called to task. But it is in these moments that we grow the most and God refines our spirit. The challenge comes from a scarcity mentality…
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The Power of Trust: Leaning on God in Tough Times
Trust is an interesting word. I am not sure we always grasp the essence of it. The secular definition is the “firm belief in the honesty, reliability, etc. of another.” (Webster’s New world Dictionary) In our Catholic faith we see it as a virtue, believing in God’s strength and relying…
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Embracing Justice, Kindness, and Humility in Faith
There are times I wonder what it is, exactly, God expects of me. What is the mission? It is clear in Scripture what to do and it is not a very long list! “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you…
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