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Fr. Francis Maple
I am a Capuchin Franciscan priest who wants to spread the Gospel of the Lord.
Latest Articles By Fr. Francis Maple
Jesus is there in the storms of life
Lord Jesus, the disciples thought they were seeing a ghost, but Peter took a step of faith, got closer, and saw that it was really You. We think that when we are helped in a crisis, we are seeing ordinary people and everyday things, but if we look through the eyes of faith, we too will see You.
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Weathering Storms
Lord Jesus, so often we are like the Apostles in that we do not recognise You when You come. They thought You were a ghost. Our problem is that You come in such simple ways that sometimes we don't see You – in the support of family and friends, the loving counsel of a teacher, the sacraments of the Church - when we need You most.
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In every crisis Jesus is present
In every storm we shall find Jesus and in His presence we shall experience His peace and serenity.
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Turning Shortage into Surplus
Lord Jesus, cooperation and conservation were the two principles You used to feed a hungry crowd. They worked then, and they will work now. If we would take them to heart and put them to use, most of our shortages could be turned into surplus.
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What are the demands of Discipleship?
Lord Jesus, we ask for the grace to respond to Your call as a disciple, surrendering our security, acting with urgency and committing ourselves with single-mindedness.
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Make time for people
When we make time for others we are really working for the Lord.
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When you work hard expect fruits of your labour
If you work hard expect to reap the harvest.
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Do you know when Satan is most active at Mass?
The devil is so active when we receive Holy Communion that he fills our minds with distractions. This homily helps to counteract that.
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Faith - True or False?
The Beatitudes are sayings of our Lord - are they TRUE or FALSE?
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