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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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The Affects of Sin
Sin affects our relationship with God, but it does not alter His relationship with us. He is forever our loving father. Sin is an act of unfaithfulness, a turning of heart from the Lord to another, a rebuff of our … Continue reading
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Tagged Affects of Sin, Faithfulness, Forever Faithful, Immerse in Love, Immerse in Mercy, Loving Father, mercy, Participate in a Loving Relationship with God, Rebuff of Sonship, Relationship with God, Return to the Lord, Turning of Heart, Unfaithfulness, Withdraw Love
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To a Humble Heart
The Lord hears and responds to the call of a humble heart. Call on Him with confidence and courage. The Lord seeks and desires a heart free of self and the world, for a heart burdened with self and the world … Continue reading
Ten Counsels of St. John of Avila
St. John of Avila presented ten counsels to lead a soul in the way to salvation. His first counsel is: At once reject from your mind not only rash judgment of your neighbor, but the very thought of his faults … Continue reading
Worship of God is How We Live our Life
God has revealed the type of worship He desires, worship carried out in how we live our life. Worship is not only the words we pray, it is also the actions we take throughout each day. In 1 Samuel (15:22) … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel (15:22), Actions, Catholic, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, God in the Public Square, Hosea 6:6, Mark 12:32-34, Matthew 12:7, Matthew 9:13, mercy, Micah 6:6-68, Not sacrifice, pray, prayer, Steadfast Love, Words, Worship of God is How We Live Our Life
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Lord, I Am Not Worthy
“Lord, I am not worthy” can be spoken with great faith and hope or with distrust and despair. We are all sinners and unworthy to have our Lord under our roof. Yet, in our unworthiness and sinfulness Christ offered Himself … Continue reading
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Tagged Bless, Catholicism, Christian., Christianity, Despair, Distrust, Faith, forgive, Heal, Hope, Humility, Iniquities, Iniquity, Lord I Am Not Worthy, Mercifully, mercy, Relieve Misery, sin, Unworthiness
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How to Hear
“Take care how you hear” (Luke 8:18) is a rather odd warning put forth by Jesus. “Take care who you hear” or “take care what you hear” would seem more pertinent. Why is Jesus more concerned with how we hear, … Continue reading
St. Thérèse on Approaching God
More fearful than standing before a large audience to deliver a speech, is standing before God. We fear being found unworthy and sinful. We need only look to the Gospels to dispel our fears. Christ welcomed all to approach who … Continue reading
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To Love and Truth 