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Duc in altum - Allowing Jesus to Steer Your Boat into Deep Water

As we come to the end of the Church calendar year, let us recall the words of Saint John Paul II, "Duc in altum." May we allow Jesus to take us into deep waters.

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I Saw You - What I Learned From The Chosen's Nathaniel

The series, The Chosen, portrays The Apostle, Nathanial, as a broken man, a dying man. We, too, are dying. Like Nathaniel, all we need to do is Come and See.

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The True Lost Generation - Answering Tic-Tock's Question, What's Wrong With Gen Z?

Our youth are in trouble. They are struggling. They do not recognize their own identities and life purposes. A Tic-Tock psychologist can't solve their problems. Only the return of families to faith can help this lost generation.

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Carrying the Cross and What We Can Learn From 9/11

There are many lessons to be learned from 9/11, but I think the most important is that suffering a bearing one's cross can lead to a changed outlook and a brighter future. And that is something we must not forget.

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A Tale Two Tables - What the World Gained and Then Lost Again

The family table was once a gathering place for everyone, and all were welcome. Today, we've relegated it to a catch-all where there's hardly space to sit a plate. How many things have we lost without the sacredness of the family table?

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The Journey Toward Perfection

You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). We are told this, and many strive to be a paragon of perfection. There's only one problem with this. We aren't meant to be perfect...not yet.

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Let Your Light Shine Through - Lessons From a Stained Glass Window

A stained-glass window looks much different in the light of day than it does in the dark of night. What about us? Are we shining with the light of Christ?

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To Be or Not To Be - Are You a Human Being or a Human Doing?

When asked, the majority of people would probably respond, I am so-and-so’s mother, daughter, son, cousin, husband, etc. OR they would respond, I’m a doctor or a teacher or an accountant… The list goes on. But do those answers truly answer the question? At the core of your being, are you someone’s wife, mother, sister, teacher, or nurse? Who are you really?

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What Marriage Really Requires - An Answer to The New York Times

A while back, my daughter sent me a link to an article in the New York Times. The article upset her, and she knew I would have the same reaction. She was correct. The article begs the question, can you both hate and love your spouse? According to our faith, you can not.

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