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The Force Within Us

When we are baptized, we are imbued with the Holy Spirit and at our confirmation, that Spirit is strengthened within us. We don’t get supernatural powers, but, with practice, we can tap into the Holy Spirit to give us direction. The Holy Spirit also gives us gifts to use to help ourselves and others find […]

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Star of Wonder

As we journey through life, we encounter much wonder and awe inspiring things. Many times when I fly, I am in awe over the beauty of the landscape around me. A sunrise or sunset, a rainbow, or the vast ocean all create a feeling of wonder in me. Andrea Bocelli’s voice can give me chills. […]

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God is With Us

Throughout a good portion of history, humanity has been searching for a savior. Many imagined someone with great power who would come and conquer all those who opposed him. People may have thought their savior was going to be a king or a strong figure, but they didn’t expect their savior to be the actual […]

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Leaping For Joy

This world is filled with so much pain, suffering, and sadness that it is sometimes hard to find joy. I haven’t been filled with joy this week as I spent almost every day of it in the hospital. Despite all the suffering in the world, we need to realize that Jesus is the ultimate source […]

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What Should We Do?

In the Gospel for this week, many people from different professions came to John the Baptist and asked him, “What should we do?” We are all at least a little curious of what to do sometimes. I do believe that God can show us signs of what to do and inspire that gut feeling inside […]

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If You Build It…

As I was reading the Gospel for this week, I gained some inspiration when I read the words, “A voice crying out in the desert: prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.” I imagined a voice similar to the one in the movie Field of Dreams whispering, “Prepare the way of the […]

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Stand Erect and Raise Your Heads

Life is full of wonderful moments, but it’s also full of much sadness, fear, and worry. While one person celebrates a gain, another grieves a loss. One person is overjoyed with a win while another is depressed from a failure. No matter if life treats us good or bad, we need to keep our eyes […]