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He Wants to Hear Our Questions

He Wants to Hear Our Questions

"Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus [ . . . ]" // Luke 20:27 The days have been...
November 24, 2023
The Compassion of Our Lord

The Compassion of Our Lord

Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go . . . // Matthew 18:27 I was moved while watching the news clip, a video of a long...
August 16, 2023
Holding Our Eyes On Him

Holding Our Eyes On Him

Enter through the narrow gate . . . How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few. // Matthew 7:13-14...
June 26, 2023
Letting Our Faith Grow

Letting Our Faith Grow

Brothers and sisters: Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. // Hebrews 11:1 It has been said that Saint Francis de Sales...
January 28, 2023
Share the Light

Share the Light

What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome...
December 31, 2022
Following Him Where You Are

Following Him Where You Are

When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. // Luke 5:11 Over the years, I’ve encountered a handful of people who have this desire...
September 01, 2022
God Is Working Here and Now

God Is Working Here and Now

“God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” // 1 Corinthians 1:9 We all struggle at times to know what...
August 25, 2022
Becoming an Apostle

Becoming an Apostle

Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. The names of the Twelve Apostles...
July 06, 2022
Loving the Flock That Remains

Loving the Flock That Remains

"What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds...
June 24, 2022
Called and Equipped

Called and Equipped

"Go out to all the world and tell the Good News." // Mark 16:15 I don't really follow many celebrities on social media, but I can think of one whom...
May 06, 2022
Draw Close and Closer Even Now

Draw Close and Closer Even Now

"One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side. So Simon Peter nodded to him to find out whom he meant. He leaned back against...
April 12, 2022
Choosing Life Through Obedience

Choosing Life Through Obedience

"I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God." //...
March 03, 2022