Articles in 'Homeschooling'

There's no automatic entry into Heaven

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, we thank You for the invitation our heavenly Father has given us to His eternal banquet. May we work strenuously to be worthy of such an invitation.

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The Little Way of St. Thérèse: How Small Acts Make a Big Difference

By Susan Lochner Ciancio

St. Thérèse of Lisieux showed us that we don’t need to do great things to make a difference; our small, faithful acts of love can have a profound impact on the world.

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Our lives are not our own

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, the readings challenge us to take stock of our lives and not be complacent. May none of us disappoint You and waste the good things You have given us but lead fruitful lives and bring forth a rich harvest.

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Return the fruits of goodness to God

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus You challenge us today as You did the Jews two thousand years ago. May each one of us be responsible stewards and return to Your Father with love the fruits of all the goodness we have received from Him.

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Use it or lose it

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus Your grace is there, helping us to make the most of life. Life holds us accountable for the things that we have, and if we don't pay the rent, we lose the lease. May we be numbered among the winners, not the losers of life.

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Do we really love Jesus?

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, today You are asking all of us to give deep consideration to what You mean to us. May our following of You be not just words, but something real and active.

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Off the Hook

By Desiree Schulz

The gravity of the Sign of Peace

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What If Your Child’s Words Could Change a Heart?

By Susan Lochner Ciancio

Give your child the opportunity to build courage, deepen their faith, and use their words to inspire others through the CLSP Pro-Life Essay Contest.

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Do your actions back up your words?

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, this parable gives hope to us sinners who repent, obey and serve the Father. He is infinitely willing to receive penitent sinners. It matters nothing what a man has been in time past. What matters is: does he repent, and come to You?

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The problem with fairness

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus we come to Your table today not to press any claims of merit, but freely to receive Your grace. The God whom we meet in Holy Communion is more than fair; He is infinitely generous and kind.

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Are we grateful for what we have?

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, it is possible for us to develop that sort of attitude towards our heavenly Father. May we never fail to thank Him often for all His goodness to us?

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The generosity of God

By Fr. Francis Maple

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the generous love You have for all Your children. We pray for converts who even at the eleventh hour are rewarded as cradle Catholics are.

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Start your Healing Journey

By Eileen Renders

We all must carry crosses during our lifetime, but are we aware of how we might best receive God's healing mercy during these times? This writing explores common sense and the only fruitful option.

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What are our limits of forgiveness?

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, You desire Your disciples to be perfect "as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Mt. 5:48). The perfection You demand here is that of love, not only to our neighbour, but also to our enemies. After all, Your Father "causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous" (Mt. 5:45). May each one of us try to be like God our Father.

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Have you got Unlimited Forgiveness?

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, the psalmist said, "The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger and rich in compassion." If we celebrate those qualities in You, should we not require them of ourselves?

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From 9/11 to Charlie Kirk: Have We Forgotten the Value of Life?

By Susan Lochner Ciancio

Life—from the very first moment of creation—is precious and should not only be protected but cherished.

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We must forgive from our heart

By Fr. Francis Maple

Lord Jesus, life can never be the beautiful experience God our Father intended it to be if we lock ourselves in a little cell of resentment and hatred. May we heed Your words and learn to forgive our brother from our heart.

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