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Inviting Jesus to Walk with Us

This week’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding at Cana. This reading documents the first miracle performed by Jesus and shows how Jesus honored His Mother’s wishes despite His own wants. The aspect that I want to focus on is the invitation Jesus received to attend the wedding along with His mother.  Just imagine […]

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Love Changes Everything

The magi originally intended to report back to Herod about Jesus. However, after encountering the child and receiving a warning in a dream not to return to Herod, they chose a different path home. It’s hard not to be changed after encountering Jesus. Jesus came to bring transformation to the world. He once said, “Do […]

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I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Christmas is a busy time of the year. There are parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and lots and lots of shopping. Many believe it’s not the most wonderful time of the year. However, Christmas offers a great opportunity to rekindle relationships with family and grow close with those we love the most. The family […]

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Pointing to Christ Through Our Daily Life

Throughout history, humanity has achieved incredible milestones. We’ve reached this point thanks to the ingenuity and hard work of countless individuals. While each person’s contributions have varied, together we’ve accomplished remarkable things. Every day, I rely on inventions and conveniences that I can’t imagine living without. Indoor plumbing and electricity, for example, vastly improve my […]

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Standing Before the Son of Man

Our lives take many different directions, but ultimately, we all stand before Jesus. He will judge each of us based on how we lived and loved. When that moment comes, there will be no time to make amends, so we must stay prepared.  I remember cramming for tests in school. Some tests, though, came unannounced, […]

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Please, God Let Me Live Again

Jesus told his disciples that He came into the world to testify to the truth, and everyone who belongs to the truth listens to His voice. Yet many struggle to hear the truth because they filter out anything that challenges their beliefs. We must actively seek the truth, including the essential truth of our own […]

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From Earth to Eternity: Starting the Journey

We may find this world comfortable to live in at times; however, it won’t last forever. The world’s end feels increasingly imminent. Just look at the doomsday clock and the headlines to see how close we are to the end. The world will end, and so will our lives. The real question is: how are […]