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  • Finding love in the to-do list

    November 4, 2024 /

    This time of year, blowing leaves seems to be a never-ending task.  I live on four wooded acres.  I spend more time blowing leaves in the Fall than cutting grass throughout the growing season. “Blow leaves” is one of the items on the to-do list my wife wrote out for me today. I’ve been a homeowner long enough to know to blow the leaves, cut the grass, and clean the gutters. All of which can be drudgery.  I’ve discovered, however, that when my wife writes these activities on a to-do list, they take on a new significance.  I’m doing them for another person.  I am doing them out of love.  With love…

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    July 15, 2024 /

    Jesus sent the twelve on a journey (Mk 6:7-13).  Jesus also sends us on a journey.  It is a journey of faith, a journey of life, and a journey of mission.  Let us join the twelve and learn what Jesus has to teach.  It first was a journey of faith.  This journey begins in Nazareth.  The gospel says that Jesus could not perform any mighty deeds in their lives because of their lack of faith.  It might be said that Jesus is unable to perform any mighty deeds in your life because of your lack faith. To improve their lack of faith, Jesus sent the twelve on a journey of…

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    May 6, 2024 /

    St. Francis de Sales says being obedient is a virtue not just for your superiors, but for your equals as well.

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    Biblical figures have much to teach us, especially if we can identify the parallels between their lives and ours.

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  • Practice Makes Perfect

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    Exactly what do we need to practice? Faith. Jesus didn't send the twelve on a mission with nothing because their faith was perfected, but because they needed to shore up what was lacking.

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