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The Tangible Pursuit For Freedom: Part II

On the Nativity of Mary's birthday, every Cuban also celebrates the Feast Day of Our Lady of Charity. Read this incredible story of hope, perseverance, and tangible pursuit for freedom. This story is a birthday gift to Cachita, our Blessed Mother.

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Catalysts for Change Part I: Aligning Time and Space

What if God predestined a plan for your life to bring you to salvation? In Catholic theology, predestination refers to God's eternal plan to bring His people to salvation as long as we freely cooperate with Gods' grace to do so. This is my personal life's story of how God constantly invites us to salvation while inspiring us to be catalysts for change.

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The Immeasurable Love of the Man: Ecce Homo

Is the "Shroud of Turin" a mystery? This international artistic exhibition suggest that Jesus was a real person and died a gruesome death. Behold the Man!

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Pride is a Mimicry of God

Proud men protect their earthly crowns and their structured thrones. What drives them? They are fixed in supplanting God. Beware of such men. They are ravenous wolves in sheep's clothing.

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THE LEGACY OF A MATRIARCH

EVERY FAMILY HAS A STORY, BUT EVERY ENDURING FAMILY HAS A WOMAN WHOSE QUIET STRENGTH BECOMES THE THREAD THAT BINDS GENERATIONS TOGETHER. FOR ME, THAT WOMAN WAS MY GRANDMOTHER.

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Drink of the Stream

In these uncertain times, God is calling us to "Drink of the Stream" as He called so many wonderful saints to Mt. Carmel. Ascending Mt. Carmel is like a mother's breast, nourishing and sustaining milk for the soul.

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A GRIPPING HAND AMIDST THE SUFFERING

The holding of hands by our loved ones ought to become a gripping symbol to the world as to the power of hope. It reaffirms that even though the of sting death is imminent, we must surrender to the will of God in our future resurrected bodies.

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The Tangible Pursuit For Freedom: Part I

Freedom is sought by men whose courage and drive is obtained by the sole thought of already possessing it. Yet, not many can tangibly pursuit freedom enough to touch it. All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us.

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The Bridge Between the Old and New Testament

Dare to cross the bridge between the Old and the New Covenant through the eyes of Nicodemus. Dare to thirst for the living waters quenched by God's Holy Spirit.

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A Hymn of Praise to the Ruah HaKodesh (Holy Spirit): MY PEACE

TUNE IN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL HYMN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. BE SURE TO CLICK THE HYPERLINK TO LISTEN TO THE HYMN IN A FORM OF A SONG.

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INTO LIFE: A FETUS’ PERCEPTION ON THE ACCORD OF BIRTH

If a fetus were to convey his/her experience at birth, what would he/she say? In this story, I reimagined the perspective of a baby in the womb. While this is not a real story, it does emanate from my experience as a NICU nurse on the reality of life and death. Even in grief and loss, we ought to remember the sweet words of Christ pounding our heart through Holy Writ: "Arise, Little Lamb".

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A Father as a Good Shepherd: A Letter of Dedication For Male NICU Caregivers

Fatherhood and its power is often misunderstood by today's society. Relish in the wisdom of the words of a male nurse giving advice to fellow male caregivers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As St. Stephen says in the Acts of the Apostles: "Brethren and fathers, hear me."

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The Tale of the Sacred Heart’s Battle Hymn

In this fascinating retelling of a Crusader's life, indulge in what may have felt to defend the Catholic Faith with a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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UTERUS ECCLESIA DOMESTICA

If one could reimagine the story of the centurion in which the Catholic liturgy draws it strength during the Consecration, what would it look like? In this story, take a step behind the veil and see the story of the centurion come to life. "Lord I am not worthy that should enter under my roof..."

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