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Wisdom and Folly: An interview with author Rob Marco

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. James 1:5 Over the years I have had the privilege of reading the writings of my friend … Continue reading

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Even the Elect will be Deceived

For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.  Take note, I have told you beforehand. So, if they say to you, ‘Look! He is in the wilderness,’ do … Continue reading

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Come and See

Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”  “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. … Continue reading

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The Gates of Hell

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A … Continue reading

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It’s about Identity

Then they all shouted out together, “Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!” Luke 23:18 As our world descends deeper into chaos and lawlessness, I cannot help but think that we as a people are shouting, “Release Barabbas”, as … Continue reading

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City on a Hill

Then he brought me to the gate, the gate facing east. And there the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east; the sound was like the sound of mighty waters, and the earth shone with his glory.  The … Continue reading

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Blessings of the Father

“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,For blessed are they who keep my ways.” Proverbs 8:32 My dad is lying in a hospital bed in the front room of my home, my mom is in a hospital bed next to … Continue reading

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Consecration to the Holy Family

Today, in the joyful atmosphere of Christmas, the Church, reliving with fresh wonder the mystery of Emmanuel, God-with-us, leads us to contemplate the Holy Family of Nazareth. From contemplation of this admirable model, the Church draws the values to hold … Continue reading

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Dreams of Purgatory

All who die in God’s grace, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven (ccc -1030). I feel … Continue reading

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Confident Daughterhood

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even … Continue reading

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