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Hurry Up, Lord…I’m Waiting!

Posted on 16 March 2010

One of the most difficult situations that we can face as people of faith is waiting for God’s response to a prayer request.  At some point in our lives, most of us have become frustrated with God for not answering…

A Lenten “Weight” Loss Program

Posted on 18 February 2010

If you are expecting this article to provide suggestions for dropping some pounds during the Lenten season, I’m afraid that you may be disappointed.  However, I strongly urge you to continue reading since the “weight” loss that I will address…

The Morning Offering – Pray Without Ceasing!

Posted on 03 February 2010

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, St. Paul instructs us to “Pray without ceasing”.  Many people struggle with the meaning of his words, eventually dismissing them as nothing more than a figure of speech.  After all, how can anyone pray constantly? If…

Does God Want Us To Worry?

Posted on 09 January 2010

One of the most difficult problems that we must deal with in our earthly life is fear.  We are anxious about many things and spend a lot of time worrying, often about events over which we have no control.  In…

The Journey To Bethlehem is Not Comfortable!

Posted on 21 December 2009

During the season of Advent, we are all invited to travel our own personal “road to Bethlehem”. When we arrive at our destination on Christmas Day, we will hopefully be closer to the Lord than when we began the journey. …

Jesus Is Waiting – Don’t Forget To RSVP!

Posted on 16 November 2009

How would our lives be different if we lived 2,000 years ago and actually got to witness Jesus perform miracles or had the chance to meet Him personally? Would our faith be greater? Would we

What If Mary Said “No”?

Posted on 13 October 2009

Most of us are familiar with the story of the Annunciation as told in Chapter 1 of Luke’s gospel. The angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and informed her that she had been chosen to be

Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?

Posted on 18 September 2009

Have you ever felt that God wasn’t answering your prayers? Perhaps you have been praying for the conversion of a loved one, the physical healing of a close friend, a new job, a broken relationship, etc. Despite many prayers,…

Confession – Is It Still Necessary?

Posted on 28 July 2009

One of the harsh realities facing the Catholic Church is the fact that many of her members no longer receive the sacrament of Confession on a regular basis. For one reason or another, many Catholics don’t feel the need…

The Priesthood — A Priceless Gift

Posted on 01 July 2009

On June 19, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI commemorated the official start of “The Year Of The Priest”. This year is dedicated to increasing “spiritual perfection” in priests, but it is also a time for the both the clergy and laity…

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