Self-love, Self-Denial, and the Cross
Jesus says to deny self, pick up the cross and follow him. But he also says to love your neighbor as yourself. Is self-love always wrong?...
25 June, 2023
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Scripture
Pentecost Power – The Difference the Holy Spirit Makes – Podcast
In this 14 minute podcast, Anna Mitchell of the Sonrise Morning Show interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio on Pentecost and how the Power of the Holy Spirit truly makes the Gospel Good News....
21 May, 2023
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Holy Spirit – Paraclete & Advocate
The Holy Spirit, aka Holy Ghost, is the third person of the Trinity but is generally the least known and appreciated. In calling him the Paraclete or Advocate. Jesus hints at what the Spirit does and why he is so important....
07 May, 2023
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I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life
In John 14:6, Jesus says "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Is this not narrow and close-minded?...
30 April, 2023
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Abundant Life From the Good Shepherd
Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he leads us to verdant pastures where the food is ample and of the best quality. He wants us to thrive, not survive, so that the world might be able to see where abundant life is to be...
23 April, 2023
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Emmaus Road – from Despair to Joy in the Breaking of the Bread
Cleopas and his unnamed companion were dejected as they made their way along the road to Emmaus. Their encounter with a stranger who rebuilds their faith and gives them hope to recognize him in the breaking of the bread - this illustrates for us...
16 April, 2023
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Man Born Blind, Sacraments & the Lion of Judah
The gospel story of the healing of the man born blind is notable for the method Jesus used to work this miracle - he made mud with spittle and clay and rubbed it on the man's eyes. This is a figure of the sacraments...
12 March, 2023
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Hope in Hardship – Abraham & the Transfiguration
The call of Abraham and the Transfiguration of Jesus are presented to us on the 2nd Sunday of Lent because they teach us about how to approach hardship and suffering with faith and hope....
26 February, 2023
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Temptation of Jesus Christ in the Desert – 1st Sunday of Lent C
The Temptation of Jesus in the Desert is the gospel of the first Sunday of Lent. The purple color of Lent symbolizes penance, but also royalty. As we remember how the first Adam was tempted and failed his test, we rejoice that...
19 February, 2023
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Salt of the Earth, Light of the World
You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world, proclaims Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This seems to indicate that there is an essential role for passion, excitement and fire in the Christian life....
29 January, 2023
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