In Matthew 5:13-14 Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth,” and, “You are the light of the world.” So, in this life we are called to be salt and light to one another. Christ doesn’t leave it there, though. He continues, “But if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be […]
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Many today search for joy or express that they’ve lost joy in life or work. Although joy can be experienced in external circumstances, it is actually an internal disposition of the mind and heart. Joy is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit—alongside patience, kindness, generosity, love, gentleness, peace, faithfulness, and self-control. If it
The National Day of Prayer was held this week recognized by our President and all before him since its 1952 inception by Harry S. Truman. This Day of Prayer is a time to unite in faith and fraternity for the good of our nation and to invoke Our Lord’s continued blessings upon it. In light
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Our God is a God of second chances. With steadfast love that never ceases, and mercies new each morning (see Lamentations 3:22-23), Jesus calls us daily to conversion and repentance of our sins. How do we effectively show repentance to receive Christ’s healing mercy? By possessing contrite hearts, moved by grace in response to His
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The Virgin Mary’s words in St. Luke’s gospel, “Henceforth all generations will call me blessed” (Lk 1:48), speak prophetically about her own future. Thirty-three years later, from the cross on Good Friday, Christ declares His mother’s thereafter universal maternity by saying to her, “Woman, behold, your son” (Jn 19:26)! And to St. John, “Behold, your
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Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN (The Eternal Word Television Network) has a three-question test to determine God’s will. Everyday life presents us with major decisions: Should I marry this person? Should I take that job? Should I make this large purchase? Mother’s three question test can help us to evaluate our decisions and see how
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