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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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The Dignity of the Human Person

Every person carries the dignity of being made in God’s image. From the poor and forgotten to the wealthy and admired, we are all deeply loved by Him. Reflect on the story of the rich man and Lazarus and discover how to see God’s image in everyone.

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Humility and Exaltation

Jesus showed us true humility—from His birth in a manger to His death on the cross. Discover how His example teaches us to put others first, live with humility, and grow closer to God in our daily lives.

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Who’s the Greatest?

My kids turn everything into a competition. They race to the front door when we come home and compare who got the most dessert in their bowl. Even Jesus’s apostles debated who among them was the greatest. However, Jesus tells His apostles that if they want to be first, they must be last, and if […]

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How the Lack of Love Leads Us to War

Just this past week, I got a chance to go to the WWII museum in New Orleans, LA. The museum does a very good job of telling the story of the war, as well as documenting the pain and suffering of those involved. This war has left such a huge mark on the history of […]

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The Spirit is Willing, but the Flesh is Weak

Most people seem to have lots of goals that they want to pursue, but when it comes time to actually doing them, they struggle. I’ve noticed that as I get older, I’m not able to do the same things that I did when I was in my prime. My mind still thinks of myself as […]

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The Beauty of Saying Yes to God

Jesus healed many people during His ministry on Earth and He often asked the people that He healed to not tell anyone. However, in just about every case, the healed person couldn’t keep the secret and before long everyone knew about the healing. While Jesus wanted the word spread about Him, He wanted to better […]