Month: November 2021

Gift of Goodness

Gift of Goodness – November 30, 2021

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A bit of goodness to start your day.

Living in Hope. The purple Prophet’s candle we lit on the Advent wreath this past Sunday reminds us to have hope. During this liturgical season of vigilance, of waiting and watching, we prepare our hearts for our hope.

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Shining a Light on Goodness

Preparing Your Heart for Christ – The Wise Men Perspective

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It is the beginning of Advent.  A time when we decorate our homes, shop for the perfect presents, and celebrate the season just as the world says we should.  It is too easy to be distracted and lose sight of the true reason behind the season. 

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Gift of Goodness – November 27, 2021

Smitten With Goodness
A bit of goodness to start your day.

Learn how to be chaste from St. Augustine.

“Lord, give me chastity and continence, but not yet!” This infamous prayer of the young Augustine of Hippo (354-430) reflects the inner conflict of any soul who recognizes the virtuous thing to do yet fears the demanding struggle against human urges and passions. In his Confessions, St. Augustine was not afraid to admit his utter powerlessness in the face of sexual temptation. 

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