Young man, I tell you, arise

The Gospel Reading for today’s Mass (Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time) has been special for me these past few years. Luke 7:11-17: “Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had …

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Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary

From a post last year saying Happy Birthday, Mom Call your Mother. Say the Rosary. Are you a creative Catholic? “The Catholicpunk Manifesto” is my new book exhorting Catholics to apply their faith to change the culture for the better! Know someone, perhaps yourself, who might like Catholic devotionals for alcoholics? Please take a look …

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Crossing the Goal

Note: cross-posted from Trudging Paulcoholic’s Road . I just watched the encore broadcast of “Crossing the Goal”, a new EWTN program on Christian living and spirituality for men (Although probably women can benefit from it, especially if they have a man in their lives that they love and care about). I make mention of it …

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God's Anonymity

A frequent saying or slogan in 12 Step meetings is that “Coincidence is God’s way of protecting His anonymity.” The following article explores that: WHEN GOD ACCENTS SOMETHING FOR YOU, TAKE IT AS A MESSAGE IN THE TIDES OF LIFE (Via Spirit Daily.) Are you a creative Catholic? “The Catholicpunk Manifesto” is my new book …

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