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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
Posted in Essays
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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Our Golden Calf
Have our needs become our gods? All too often we seek happiness and security in fulfilling them. Our needs may be financial (money, wealth), bodily (sexual, food, sensual) or emotional (power, fame). Whatever, they are. We become obsessed with them. … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Meditations On Biblical Verses
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Golden Calf, Matthew 11:30, Matthew 6:25, Matthew 6:32-34
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Living the Christian Faith
Living the Christian faith is more than a personal relationship with God. It is more than attending church on Sunday and more than a compassionate concern for others. The Christian faith is a way of living. Christians are called to … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian Faith, Christian Life, Christianity, Kingdom of God, Leaven, Light of the World, Salt of the Earth
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You will be Persecuted and Reviled
What are we as Christian to take of Jesus’ opening and closing statements of his public ministry, where he speaks of the rejection and hatred that we, his followers, will experience? In the opening sermon of his ministry, Jesus speaks … Continue reading
My Son, My Son
A Meditation on the Parable of The Prodigal Son My Son. My Son. The pain! Conceived in my heart. Sprung from my loins. Your debauchery of your birthright does not pain. Declaring that I am dead to you pains. In … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Fatherly Love, Fatherly Mercy, Luke 15:11-32, The Prodigal Son
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To Love and Truth 