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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
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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
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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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Epiousious
Sometimes the beauty and mystery of a biblical verse cannot be captured in translation. For example, scholars, saints, and doctors of the Church have been perplexed with how to translate the verse “Give us this day our daily bread.” The … Continue reading
Radiate Christ
Christ calls us, not only to follow him, but to also radiate Him from within to others. “As Moses came down from Mount Sinai … the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the Lord” (Exodus … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Meditations On Biblical Verses, Uncategorized
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christ, Christian., Christianity, Compassion, Exodus 34:29, Hope, kingdom, Lost Sheep, mercy, Moses, Mount Sinai, prayer, Pure Heart, Radiate Christ, Sacraments
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Mary the Sister of Lazarus
We learn of Lazarus’ sisters Martha and Mary in the Gospels of Luke and John. In Luke we learn that it is Martha who receives Jesus into their house and who serves Him. Mary is given little prominence, and described … Continue reading
Christ Crucified
When viewing an image of Christ crucified, the physical sufferings of Christ are evident. He is typically portrayed in agony. His body physically distorted. His wounds gruesomely depicted in great detail. Commentaries have described the brutality of His crucifixion in … Continue reading
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Tagged Abandonment, Betrayal, Catholic, Christ Crucified, Christian., Separation from Christ, sin
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The Hallow Effect
The hallow effect is a marketing phenomenon that I believe can benefit the spiritual life. So, what is the “hallow effect?” It is best understood though an example. A shampoo is typically tested marketed containing difference fragrances to determine which … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Matthew 20:28, Rationalization, Serve, sin, Spiritual Life
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Desire in Prayer
Our heart’s desires are released in prayer. How are the desires of our heart expressed? Are they expressed in a multitude of words? Are they expressed as desires for earthly treasures? Or, is the desire of our heart expressed as … Continue reading
To Love and Truth 