Christian growth
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“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” Your Word sustains. It nourishes more deeply than food. It shapes the interior life. Yet I find myself wondering, how important are families in Your eyes? Those who turn away from You often turn away from… Read more
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In today’s Collect we pray: “Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may be defended always by your protection.” Rely only, solely, fully on the hope of heavenly grace? It sounds radical. Grace — I know that comes from You, Your power, not… Read more
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What will a mother not do for her child? You tell the woman that she has to follow an order. You speak of order. First the children. Then the rest. It sounds exclusive, structured, a boundary imposed. But she does not argue theology. “Yes, Lord. But even the dogs under the table eat the children’s… Read more
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Today’s Gospel unsettles me. “For it is from within, from the heart, that evil intentions emerge…” What must I do then so that evil intentions do not emerge? Read more
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A young man was down in every way. His studies were not going well. His brother faced a serious health crisis. He remembered that a Catholic friend had once invited him to the parish near his home and shown him the Adoration Room. The friend told him that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament,… Read more
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