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What do you deserve?

Christ Crucified – Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament – Hanceville, AL “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of … Continue reading

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Thy Will be Done on Earth

Guido Reni’s St. Michael   Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses … Continue reading

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True Reconciliation

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed: An Outline for True Reconciliation By: Ashley Blackburn When meditating on this story of the hemorrhaging woman and Jarius’ daughter from the Gospel of Mark, a formula for True Reconciliation emerges. … Continue reading

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From Panic Attacks to Freedom in God Part II

Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.  Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;  this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one … Continue reading

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From Panic Attacks to Freedom in God Part 1

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.   John 10:10   This is the hardest story I have ever told. It is my story … Continue reading

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Dreams and Preparation

The Priest prepares my husband and I with His homily just before we make our vows. October 7, 2000 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory. For the wedding day of the Lamb has come, his bride has … Continue reading

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My Five Wounds

Matthias Grunewald – Crucifixion panel Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.  John 1:29   Beloved, I took on the sins of the world.  My 5 wounds show this.  The world has fallen and … Continue reading

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Divine Hope

Christ at Emmaus – Rembrant   7/15/17 Beloved, Do you still not trust me?  Take the Road to Emmaus with Me.  When I encountered my disciples on that road they stated, “we had hoped that he was the one who … Continue reading

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Mercy is Not Tolerance

  Cleansing the Temple Carl Heinrich Bloch, 1875   Guest Post By: Ashley Blackburn   “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” – Matthew 9:13   Have we turned this very beautiful phrase said by Jesus into an excuse for tolerance? Mercy and … Continue reading

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The Dual attack

  “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the … Continue reading

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