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What’s spiritual “food insecurity” and how to avoid it?
Sunday, I participated in Catawba County’s Hunger Walk through the quaint little downtown area of Newton, NC. Three local charities provide food for the hungry: Ashure Ministries, The Corner Table, and the Hickory…
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Cinco pasos hacia una mayor esperanza
Homilía para Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo de Tempo Ordinario ¡Hasta cuándo, Señor! ¡Pediré auxilio, sin no me escuches! La primer dos capitulos de the profeta Habacuc va de la desesperación a la esperanza. Va…
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Five ways to grow in hope
"How long, O LORD? I cry for help but you do not listen!" The first two chapters of the Prophet Habakkuk go from the pits of despair to the heights of hope. They…
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A challenge to the spiritual life on a jury
Last week I served on a jury. After being registered to vote for almost 50 years, my number was finally picked. As anyone who has served knows, there’s a lot of downtime. I tried…
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How I see my cancer in the gospel narrative
Bad news. I found out I have cancer in my prostate. Good news. It was caught early, there were only tiny amounts of cancer cells present, and it’s the slow-growing kind. The recommended…
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A weird scam at my retreat on hope
I’m a little embarrassed to share this, but I succumbed to a scam. Fortunately, no money was exchanged, but it completely changed the trajectory of a retreat I was leading. Even then, God…
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Las tres maneras de responder a la cruz
Homilia para la Fiesta de la Exaltatición de la Santa Cruz “El pueblo se impacientó y murmuró contra Dios” (Num 21:4b) Vivimos en un mundo roto. El plan de Dios para arreglar este…
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The three proper ways to respond to the cross
Homily for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross “With their patience worn out by the journey,the people complained against God.” (Num 21:4b) We live in a broken world. God’s plan to fix this…
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How to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mother Mary
A scene I witnessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City filled my heart with wonder. Among the hundreds of people milling about this most visited Catholic shrine in the…
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Is this the banquet Jesus had in mind?
Lunch is a central activity at Strong Life Rescue Mission for the homeless. As the hour approaches, there’s an anticipation. Some set up the tables, arrange the desserts, or pass out drinks, and ask…
