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Father Abraham

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Michael

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 →

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Wrestling with Angles

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Michael

“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 →

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To Follow

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Michael

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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Finding Grace and Mercy in Typographical [Erors] Errors

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Michael

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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Leaven

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Michael

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 →

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Listening to God’s Soft Whisper

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Michael

We often thank God for sending a particular person into our life.   God blessed us through that person.  It is easy to see God’s action in those He sends into our life in response to our prayer.  It is more … Continue reading →

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Epiousious

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Michael

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 →

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Radiate Christ

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Michael

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 →

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Mary the Sister of Lazarus

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Michael

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 →

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Christ Crucified

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Michael

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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