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Proclaiming The Gospel
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. ~ Matthew 9:35 Today we attended the funeral mass of a good friend whose son … Continue reading
Faith And Perseverance
“You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” ~ Luke 21:5-19 The nights can be dark And they can be … Continue reading
God Does Not Make Garbage
“I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” ~ Luke 15:7 God does not make garbage. Man … Continue reading
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A Redeemed Life
Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush … Continue reading
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Out Of The Fullness Of The Heart
“So give for alms those things that are within; and see, everything will be clean for you.” ~ Luke 11:41 “From the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Often, we can tell what is inside the human person by … Continue reading
Signs
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah.” ~ Luke 11:29 I shall not … Continue reading
God Today In The Here And Now
At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to … Continue reading
Of Family And Friends
He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” ~ Luke 8:21 Family is God’s early way of showing us His presence in our lives. It … Continue reading
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The Kingdom And The Child Within Us
“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” … Continue reading
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Passage Into Old Age
Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” ~ John 14:6-7 In my younger years, … Continue reading