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A Lenten Treasure Hunt: Second Clue
A Lenten Treasure Hunt: Second Clue
By Christy Romero
Search for the second clue that will lead you to the treasure in today’s meditation. Hint: We must defeat the “green eyed monster.”
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The Agape-Beatitudes Positive Examination of Conscience
The Agape-Beatitudes Positive Examination of Conscience
By Christopher Rogers
This essay constructs a "positive" Examination of Conscience, based on Paul's definitions of agape-love and the Beatitudes.
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What Makes a True Friendship: 10 Faith-Based Tips for Testing Any Friendship
What Makes a True Friendship: 10 Faith-Based Tips for Testing Any Friendship
By Chaynique
This post reflects on the significance of companionship rooted in faith. It explores the qualities that make a friendship truly good, using biblical wisdom to highlight virtues like loyalty, honesty, encouragement, selflessness, and forgiveness emphasizing the importance of nurturing friendships that reflect the love of Christ.
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The importance of ringing bells
The importance of ringing bells
By Marianne Giltner
The importance of Ringing Bells
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Was God Recorded?
Was God Recorded?
By Janet Cassidy
Where did the bible come from? Read on!
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What would we do without love?
What would we do without love?
By Marianne Giltner
What would we do without love?
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Sunday Gospel Reflection (March 9, 2025)
Sunday Gospel Reflection (March 9, 2025)
By Mike Schramm
We fall to temptation because we “forget” who God is and who we are. Not forget in that it slips our mind like a piece of trivia, but forget in the covenantal sense. God is no longer present to us. The clearer we can keep God present, or return to his presence as the season of Lent is meant to remind us, the greater resistance we can give to temptation and fulfill what God has planned for us.
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"I SHALL GIVE YOU ALL"
"I SHALL GIVE YOU ALL"
By Elizabeth Thomas
Can you see what is happening in our world? Why we are in the terrible mess we are in now? Why? Like Adam and Eve, mankind has wanted more and chose to bow down to the one who was given the power to give people what they desired! The end result ---death, dying and hate and evil grows where the Light of God does not shine. Share with all who need to be aware--THERE IS A GOD!
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Where Are You Tempted Most to “Be God”?
Where Are You Tempted Most to “Be God”?
By Katie Zalany
It’s Lent again and we find ourselves confronted with the Gospel in which Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert. He was hungry. He ate nothing for 40 days. He was tempted by the devil to make food for himself – to ‘be God” and fix his problem.
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Are You Ready for Spiritual Combat? 1st Sunday of Lent Year C
Are You Ready for Spiritual Combat? 1st Sunday of Lent Year C
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Let's engage in Spiritual Combat against Satan
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Did you know about crosses?
Did you know about crosses?
By Marianne Giltner
Did you know about crosses
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From Boardroom to Prayer Room: Integrating Spiritual Discipline into a Professional Life
From Boardroom to Prayer Room: Integrating Spiritual Discipline into a Professional Life
By Charles Johnston
This article explores the challenge of integrating spiritual practices with professional demands from the perspective of a business leader, particularly during seasons like Lent. It details specific struggles such as maintaining integrity in competitive environments, setting boundaries with technology, and separating self-worth from business success.
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Moved by the Mercy of God- Reflection from St. John of God
Moved by the Mercy of God- Reflection from St. John of God
By The Catholic Philadelphian
St. John of God's feast day falls in the midst of Lent. Yet, a letter to a Spanish duchess is prevalent to the start of the Lenten season
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What am I On the Road to Emmaus?
What am I On the Road to Emmaus?
By Paul Thomas
A personal reflection incorporating the mission of the Knights of Columbus into the struggles of everyday life.
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Blood of christ, falling upon the Earth in the agony
Blood of christ, falling upon the Earth in the agony
By Marianne Giltner
Blood of christ, falling upon the Earth in the agony
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The Broken Bread
The Broken Bread
By Faith-Full Writer
A reflection on the unity of the Eucharist, and disunity of the Body of Christ here on earth.
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Good Books
Good Books
By A. K. Frailey
Good books have shaped my thinking, clarified confusion, healed hurts, and encouraged me on my life journey. Honest authors have not worked in vain.
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