In today’s gospel, the disciples say to Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Yet these are men who were already very religious, men who already prayed. Why would they ask that?
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Category: Being Loved
Our Sacred Role
The purpose of the Holy Mass is to glorify God and sanctify the world. As kingdom priests, we are called to unite our hearts and minds with Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We are not passive observers—we hold a sacred role.
Forgiveness As Faith
Opportunities for acts of faith are everywhere—sometimes quietly woven into daily life, and sometimes powerfully visible in moments of courage, conviction, or compassion.
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Are you living as an ambassador of Christ? As I work my way through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, I’m growing in such deeper understanding and knowledge of our Christian faith. We recently read about what it means to be a Christian Ambassador. We are to:
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Praise to Start Our Day
Glorious is the Lord, let’s start our day in praise for His mercy and compassion.
The Lord our mighty God now reigns supreme; let us rejoice and be glad and give him praise (Revelation 19:6-7)
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I’m still reflecting on the Mary and Martha gospel from yesterday and relishing the richness. The stories in scripture give us the key’s to knowing our Father’s heart.
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Are you addicted to busyness?
“YOU are anxious and worried about MANY things.”
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Are you “opened” to the gifts of your baptism? In reading the beginning of the treatise On the Mysteries by Saint Ambrose, bishop, I’m encouraged by the instruction and wisdom from those who have walked this journey before us. We can be trained by walking the path forged by our forefathers:
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I have always been drawn to the Presentation in the life of Jesus. This is where Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God. It is one of the joyful mysteries of the Rosary, demonstrating the fruit of obedience.
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Smitten With Goodness 