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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Proverbs and the Eucharist
“Let whoever is simple turn in here!” To him who is without sense she says, “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed.” The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Eucharist, Proverbs, Proverbs 9
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Marriage, Abortion, the Holy Spirit, and the Church
The Bible begins with a wedding and ends with a wedding reception. Genesis, the first book of the Bible opens with a marriage, the wedding of Adam and Eve and God’s command to the couple to be fruitful and multiply. … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Uncategorized
Tagged Abortion, Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Covenant, Holy Spirit, marriage, Spousal Love, the Church
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Has the West Entered a Maccabean Period?
Many Christians in Europe and North America have abandoned at least most, if not all, of the Church’s values, teachings, and traditions in an attempt to “fit in” with the customs and values of a pagan, secular culture. Like the … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Culture, Judas Maccabeus, Maccabean Period
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The Babe Leaped in Her Womb
The babe leaped in her womb (Luke 1:41) is a verse that I frequently prayerfully meditate on. John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when he encountered Christ veiled in the womb of the Blessed Mother. I prayerfully mediate on … Continue reading
Eyes
Like a melody stuck within my head, a posting by Melanie Jean Juneau on her blog “Mother of Nine9” to the Daily Prompt “Art that Speaks to Me” has remained with me for the past week and a half. … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Eyes, Heart, Love
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Called and Sent Forth by God
This Sunday the Pope Francis celebrated mass with seminarians, novices, consecrated laypersons, and celery, in his homily he reflected on their being called and sent by the Lord. We typically associate being called and sent by the Lord with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptized, Called and Sent Forth, Catholic, Catholicism, Christianity, Christina, Evangelization, Mission, Pope Francis
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Why Me, Lord?
I believe we have all asked the question – Why me, Lord? I know I have. My, why me? – usually includes – You surely know who I really am, Lord? And, you want me! And then, I turn to … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Come follow me, Discipleship, Here I am Lord
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The Prophecies of Pope Paul VI and the Washington Post
I was surprised to learn that Pope Paul VI and the Washington Post had taken substantially similar positions regarding the dangers that contraception would bring. With such dire warnings, we as a society forged ahead, guided by our desires to … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion, Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Contraception, Humanae Vitae, Lambert Conference, Pope Paul VI, Pornography, Respect for Women, Washington Post, Women
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The Crushed Revives the Spirit and Heart
On high I dwell, and in holiness, and with the crushed and dejected in spirit. To revive the spirits of the dejected, to revive the hearts of the crushed. (Isaiah 57:15) The above verse from Isaiah resonated within as I … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Christ, Christian., Eucharist, Isaiah 57:15
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To Love and Truth 