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St. Joseph seems to be regularly regarded as the historical third wheel to Mary and Jesus, making guest appearances on funeral holy cards and eternally smelling of lilies.  Bo-ring.
Indeed, Joseph may be the most underrated saint (besides Magnus of…

We sometimes think of St. Francis, who is arguably one of the best known and most beloved saints, as a solitary radical—wandering out in the woods to preach to the birds or crossing enemy lines in the midst of the…

As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I…

The battle is not yours but God’s. (2 Chronicle 20:15)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. And all this is from God, who has reconciled us…

Say Yes to God’s Plan

by Maurice Blumberg January 18, 2012

Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. (Psalm 33:1)
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as…

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A New Refrain in a New Year

by Maurice Blumberg January 9, 2012

The LORD came and stood there, calling out as before: Samuel, Samuel! Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)
Jesus  said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was…

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A New Year to Give Our Lives More Fully to the Lord

by Maurice Blumberg January 3, 2012

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. (John 3:16)
I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to…

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Anticipate the Destination — But Savor the Journey

by Maurice Blumberg December 13, 2011

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed…

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Receive Your Gift–Then Pass It On

by Maurice Blumberg December 6, 2011

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because…

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Break the Paralysis of Fear

by Maurice Blumberg November 19, 2011

The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’  His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since…

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