If profit is our primary goal, we are not Christians. In today’s gospel, Jesus states in no uncertain terms that to follow him, one must
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SUPREME PASSION!
Do you seek passionately a specific goal in your life? Without it, living can become a hum-drum repetition of days. Jesus had such a goal,
Read moreFROM RAGS TO RICHES!
What an amazing symbolic story in today’s gospel! Jesus journeys to a foreign country where he encounters a wreck of a human being. This man
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Wind! Fire! Language! Luke spotlights these three on this day of Pentecost. They recall prior biblical references in describing the Holy Spirit of divine love.
Read moreLET’S GO FISHING!
How often have you invited someone to follow Christ at your church? Too often, I have neglected this obligation. The risen Christ appeared visibly few
Read moreOUR OWN RESURRECTION!
I have a friend in his mid thirties who was recently told that he suffers incurable eye disease, and soon will be totally blind. The
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Savings gone! Health failing! Relationships fractured! Often,life seems unbearable. I recall a friend who was alcoholic. Despite good intentions, counselling, and rehab centers, he could
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Why Violence!
Today we experienced a new terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium: 31 are listed as dead at this hour along with many more injured. The killing
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The True Church
What’s happened to Christianity? Attendees at services are down; priests are an endangered species; sexual predators too often wear white collars; and a cold arrogance
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Campaign and christianity
I am a voter; I am a Christian; I am confused; These candidates are promising just about everything. Whom shall I vote for? I shall
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