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If You Seek Healing

I find that the prayers of most people are for healing and relief from suffering. Many people contact me asking for prayers for their sufferings and healing for themselves or their family members. I believe deeply that prayers have efficacy, and that as part of the communion of Saints we are bound... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Loving Experience from Early Recovery

During Advent in 1991, I was invited to give an evening of reflection on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception for church ministers at St. Anselm’s Parish (now named Word of God Parish) in Swisuvale, PA.... (www.catholic365.com)

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International Doula Month -- May! What's a Doula?

I am a blogger, but I am also a doula. I also train doulas. First time moms -- you may want to read about this too!! Doulas are good for your health!... (www.catholic365.com)

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Are All Christian Religions Just "Window Dressing"?

With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation coming up later this year, it’s sad to note that while great strides have been made in ecumenical outreach between the various Christian communities out there, there are still many things that divide us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Seeing the obvious is often harder than seeing the hidden!

This Gospel presents Mary Magdalene at Jesus’ tomb. Initially she does not perceive the presence of the Christ. Such encounters are not unique to her. The recognition of the risen Jesus often takes time on the part of his disciples.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 3 – the Magi

The Magi are from the east. We don’t know who they are exactly but there are two very plausible theories. First, the Magi may be descendants of Daniel who was taken to Babylon during the second Israel slavery.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Crying Out To God

There are times when you cry out to God and then there’s really times where you cry out to Him. That is now. Watching my best friend destroy her life one day at a time is heart-wrenching. And I know in my heart that only God can fix this downward spiral.... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's Everlasting Mercy - July 2016

In a previous reflection titled “Free Will…The Gift of” I stated that this was the greatest gift God has given to humanity because without it we would never appreciate Him and all He has done for us. I still stand by my theory on this great gift.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Faith Alone, Mercy without Repentance

You know, it sure seems like there is a lot talk and tidbits out there on mercy, forgiveness and Grace. The thing that I find most surprising though, is that how often these wonderful gifts of God are mentioned without the element that they are dependent on – repentance.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Train your child (and self) in the way of the Lord.

Fathers are the lightning rod for faith. Churchgoing fathers keep the faith alive for they create faith-practicing kids. What use is a dad if not to lead the children to holiness? To heaven? This is a fundamental catechism that parents should know.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The truth is always there. The choice is yours, whether to face it or not.

Easter is God’s way of saying that the tomb is not the place for us. Easter means we are to be set free from all the tombs of our lives, whether they are tombs of sorrow and grief, tombs of anxiety and fear, tombs of injustice and diminishment, or tombs of feeling unloved and forgotten.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 2 – Marriage to a Virgin

Note, that the text tells us that Mary “was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together she was found with child by the Holy Spirit…”. Several key points should be understood.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Path to Peace

Peace has a price. What would you pay to have it? If the cost were measurable in monetary value, what do you think peace is worth?... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Day in the Life of a Dreamer

It was about dawn on a summer morning in the foothills of Pennsylvania when I decided to stroll along the summit of the beautiful mountains, which beckon to me daily as I walk while meditating. The sky was cloudless and there were felt gentle breezes upon my face, as I wiped away the drops of persp... (www.catholic365.com)

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Sad and Confused? Open Up the Word

This week’s gospel reading is the fascinating story of Jesus’ appearance to two of His followers on the road to Emmaus just after His resurrection.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Suicidality, Divine Mercy and Healing

Once I was on a train ride talking to a black woman who lamented some of the inner city realities which we are too familiar with–lack of jobs, poverty, disconnect with opportunity.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Live so as not to fear death. For those who live well in the world, death is not frightening but sweet and precious.

No Mass was celebrated on Holy Saturday until darkness had fallen. Then the Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection began. Throughout most of the day, the Church meditated on the death that God suffered for us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 1 – The Gospel of Matthew

Much scholarship in the 1960’s to 80’s advocated the position that the author was someone else. However, this has largely been debunked and the traditional authorship by the Apostle Matthew is the more defensible position. The date of the book can safely be placed from about A.D. 50 to 60, with da... (www.catholic365.com)

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Christ's Resurrection and Ours

For those who have a special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Thomas the Apostle is like a patron saint. Although he was filled with skepticism regarding the Resurrection of the Lord, once he touched the nail marks and placed his hand upon the Sacred Heart of Jesus, he came to full belief... (www.catholic365.com)

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The trip to New England was very pleasant and invigorating due to the constant expanse of blue sky and warm southerly breezes. From this was to be my vacation to myself, away from everything that seemed to weigh heavily upon me.... (www.catholic365.com)

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