The word “faith” is the most misunderstood word in the religious vocabulary. And this is unfortunate, for faith stands at the very heart of what it meansto be a Christian. The opening line of Hebrews 11 has the right definition: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
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It happens. Somebody speaks to me in a cutting tone.
So I want to cut right back. That’s the way life is.
But who says it has to be this way?
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My word of focus this year.
How am I doing? Do my actions meet my goals and do I make every effort to:
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Our life is made up of a series of moments, each of them, unique, and none of which will ever come again.
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The gospel always invites us to a deeper level. In the parable of the fig tree the owner cursed because it bore no fruit (Luke 13:1-9). On a deeper level, we might notice that the Lord expects us to bear spiritual fruit.
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“Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet, especially your family. Be holy.”— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
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Do you behold the mystery, the Lamb of God? Do you give the Lamb the reward of His suffering? Do you give your praise with every breath you take?
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In the human eye, there is a “blind spot” this is the spot where the optic nerve passes through the retina and does not detect images. Emde Mariotte, a Catholic priest and pioneering physicist, made this discovery which greatly impacted the field of optics, offering a greater understanding of the natural world while offering a deeper appreciation for the genius of God’s creation. He integrated his faith and scientific work, seeing each other as complementary to the other.
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There is so much richness in the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:1-32). Many times I’ve identified with the son, other times the brother, and even with the father, this is the spiritual journey.
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Dear Jesus, I come to you today longing for your presence. I desire to love you as you love me. May nothing ever separate me from you.
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Smitten With Goodness 