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There are many theologies out there competing with that of the Catholic Church.   The one thing we all should be able to say with confidence as a Christian is  “we are saved through grace alone.”  That’s what the first reading from the letter to the Roman’s says.  It’s nothing weContinue Reading

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We tend to overcomplicate things.   It’s so easy to do.  Naaman in today’s first reading simply did what God had requested of him to do, and healing occurred.  It’s funny because Naaman was offended when he first heard the prescription.  “Wash 7 times in the Jordan.”   He wanted a quest! Continue Reading

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There is growing hostility towards prayer in today’s increasingly anti-religious climate.  During the dark times where evil has infiltrated our society through the actions of another human or even during natural disasters, we see people telling us praying for the situation is worthless.   I believe that if we truly valuedContinue Reading

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A while back on a silent retreat, I was struck by just how beautiful the day was.  The wind was blowing just enough to keep the heat away.   Butterflies and dragonflies were darting too and fro, occasionally landing on my hand or leg.   The sun was reflecting on the wavesContinue Reading

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What is the better part?   The world, and the devil, constantly entice us to take our eyes off Jesus.  To try and convince us to instead turn to drugs, pornography, and temporal pleasures that will never fill our souls with the life it was designed for.   Jesus will always beContinue Reading

This image is a painting of the events described in the book of Acts, where the Apostles gathered with Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the upper room at Pentecost. It also depicts the holy Spirit descending upon them all as tongues of flames. Mary is shown in the center, giving her a spot of reverence and respect.

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The company we keep matters.   People ignore this simple reality most of the time.   They hang out with who they want to when they want, and where they want.   It’s dangerous.   I don’t mean just for your reputation, because that too suffers.   Others out there notice who is coming andContinue Reading

The image depicts two gentlemen having a conversation in what appears to be a locker room.

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I remember reading an article a few years ago about two men who were talking in a locker room after working out.   The one-man droned on and on about his wife and all the things that she had done during the week that had annoyed him.   She had yelled atContinue Reading