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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
Posted in Essays, Uncategorized
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
Posted in Essays
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
Posted in Eucharist, Meditations On Biblical Verses
Tagged Catholic, Christ, Christian., Eucharist, Isaiah 57:15
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ABANDONMENT
As we look about, it can feel as if God has abandoned us. He appears to be absent from the affairs of the world. Has He departed? Must we despair? By no means! This is not a time to feel … Continue reading
Today’s Evening Psalm
As I reflected on the Psalm for today’s evening prayer, my heart cried for all who are confronting the evils of abortion and same-sex marriage in their countries. My thoughts wondered back to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, how the … Continue reading
Attacking Our Humanity and Our Relationship with God
After creating man and woman, “God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion, Be Fruitful and Multiply, Catholic, Catholicism, Charity, Christianity, Faith, Fill the Earth and Subdue It, Genesis 1:22, Hope, marriage, persevere in prayer, Truth
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To Love and Truth 