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Love

Love is the greatest theological virtue, and it shines brightest in the birth of Jesus. Reflect on how God’s love is revealed at Christmas and how it calls us to love God and one another more deeply during Advent.

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Do Not Be Terrified

Feeling overwhelmed by bad news? This Catholic reflection reminds us of Jesus’ words: Do not be afraid. Discover how to stay faithful, hopeful, and spiritually prepared in troubling times.

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Peace Be With You

There’s a lot of turmoil in the world right now. The stock market swings wildly, prices keep rising, and uncertainty seems to be everywhere. People worry about their jobs and how they’ll provide for their families. Many nations are at war or teetering on the edge of it, and it’s getting harder to feel safe […]

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Jesus, Have Pity on Me

Life can be a good experience for some, but others face more hardships. Recently, hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated many people. You just need to watch the news to see houses floating down rivers and flood waters pouring into homes. Severe weather is only one way life can hit hard. Others deal with a wide […]

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Thinking as God Does

Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” This message directly opposes the world’s teaching. The world teaches us to do what we want and focus on making ourselves happy. Living this way may make us happy in this life, but it will […]

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You Have the Words of Everlasting Life

In last week’s Gospel, Jesus had just told his disciples to eat His body and drink His blood in order to gain eternal life. This week, we get to see how many people reacted. A lot of people who had followed Jesus up to that point, couldn’t accept this teaching and so they left Him […]

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I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing

As we get older, we find it easier to understand the world around us. However, there are still many things that we can’t fully understand and explain. Understanding God, His kingdom, and His plan for us requires faith. While we may understand some aspects of reality and much of what Jesus teaches, we need to […]