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Simon Peter
Simon Peter had many qualities I can identify with. He frequently misunderstood Jesus (Matthew 16:16 and 22-23) and some of His simplest parables (Matthew 15:15). He professed great faith, vowing his allegiance to Jesus unto death (Matthew 26:33-35). But, when … Continue reading
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To Those Who Have Denied Jesus
“I will not deny you,” was Peter’s and the other disciples’ reply to Jesus’ statement that “this night all of you will have your faith in me shaken.” (Matthew 26:30-35). Yet, a few hours after their vow that they would … Continue reading
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To Hope
“Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:3-5). Hope is one of the three theological virtues infusing a faithful heart with sanctifying … Continue reading
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According to His Word
How should we respond to what God has reveled to us in prayer, His written word, and teachings and traditions of His Church? His Blessed Mother provides us with a beautiful example in her response to the Angle Gabriel, “let … Continue reading
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To the Rock
“For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God?” (2 Samuel 22:32) He is the Rock “that begot” us (Deuteronomy 32:18), and whose “work is perfect” and “ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:3-4). “There is … Continue reading
To Live and Practice Our Faith
Jeremiah gives a beautiful description of how to live and practice our faith: Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man … Continue reading
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To the Domestic Church
Jesus Christ was born into a family, a domestic church of Joseph and Mary, husband and wife. God’s plan for humanity was the family, from which faith, hope and love springs forth to others. Woman was created to be a … Continue reading
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Jesus Christ, His Only Son
On Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus the true Son of the one, true God. God, the Father, acknowledged Jesus as His “beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17) and Jesus spoke often of his father, … Continue reading
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To Love and Truth 