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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Hail Full of Grace
Upon what appears to be a simple greeting of “Hail Full of Grace”, salvation history turns. According to Blessed Alan de la Roche the phrase is heavenly and beyond human understanding in its depth of meaning, it is an unheard … Continue reading
The Sign of Cross and St. Francis De Sales
I had commented in a previous posting to what I perceived as a decline in baptized Catholics making the Sign of the Cross. I recently read St. Francis De Sales on the Sign of the Cross. He teaches that as … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Jesus Christ, St. Francis De Sales, The Sign of the Cross
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St. Thérèse on Approaching God
More fearful than standing before a large audience to deliver a speech, is standing before God. We fear being found unworthy and sinful. We need only look to the Gospels to dispel our fears. Christ welcomed all to approach who … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged Absorbed in Love, Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Humility, Merciful Love, mercy, St. Thérèse, Trust
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Father Abraham
As a child (and also as an adult) I learned much from my biological father. I have also learned much from my father in faith, Abraham. Abraham has taught me to listen attentively, to persevere, and to submit completely to … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Uncategorized
Tagged Abraham, Catholic, Catholicism, Christ, Christian., Christianity, Father in Faith, Isaac
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Wrestling with Angles
“Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day.” (Genesis 32:24). Wresting with an Angle is a daunting task. Unlike this Gauguin painting depicting Jacob wrestling with an Angle before a crowd of … Continue reading
To Follow
Whenever I become uplifted with the vibrant beauty of the universe God created, the wonderful people He has brought into my life, and all that he has blessed me with, I rejoice and offer thanks. Then, I hear Him call … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Uncategorized
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, grace, Surrender, To Follow Christ
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Finding Grace and Mercy in Typographical [Erors] Errors
Yesterday someone commented on a typographical error I made in one of my postings (which I gratefully thanked them for pointing out). This morning, I found yet another. This posting is result of these two typographical errors. We strive to … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Uncategorized
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Charity, Christian., Christianity, Faith, Fallen Nature, Hope
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Leaven
I was debating within my mind what, if any thing, to post today when I received a comment from Kathleen. Her comment prompted this posting. She remarked to one of my previous postings, “If only all of us actually did … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Uncategorized
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christ, Christian., Christianity, Leaven of Christ, Leaven of the Pharisees, Words and Deeds
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