Our Members' Blogs
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Monday Musings - Do You Really Believe?
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We appreciate the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops to foster greater awe, amazement and belief in our Lord’s Real...
7 hours ago
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The Coming of the Lord is at Hand
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When you really think about it, we are people who don’t like to wait – for
anything. Like standing in a long line at the store because someone in
front.....
4 days ago
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Types of strapping materials to be aware of
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Looking for the right strapping materials to secure your goods efficiently?
Understanding the types of strapping materials available is essential. From
the...
5 months ago
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Her First Visitation
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Michiel Coxie "Annunciation"As we know, it's almost the Feast of
Pentecost, when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Mary
and the disciple...
6 months ago
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A most glorious season
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Yes, I’ve come to the end of a most glorious season of my life, my
evangelizing season—at least the public aspects. I’ve learned and
experienced more gifts...
7 months ago
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Myrrh is Mine, Its Bitter Perfume
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Holy Women at Christ's Tomb by Annibale Carracci
One of the fruits of contemplative prayer is that God reveals who you are
to Him while also giving yo...
1 year ago
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Gospel Reflections: Luke 12:49-53
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Today’s Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 If you were looking today for that feel-good
Gospel passage, you might just walk away disappointed. Yet, Jesus never
said tha...
2 years ago
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Just Wondering
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I am just thinking about blogging here again. I have been away for awhile.
I went to a different blogging platform but it is too expensive for me
right now...
2 years ago
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All Courses on Sale
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All Dan & Connie's courses are on sale for one week only. Also, check out
Connie's new podcast!
2 years ago
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*You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you,
that you should go, and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should
remain: ...
3 years ago
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Nurturing Christian Friendship with the Gift of Intimacy
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A good Christian friendship is a gift from God. But like all areas of
Catholic spiritual growth, keeping a Christian friendship strong requires
some consci...
3 years ago
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3 Key Tips to Stand Firm in Love
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The world is in chaos and everyone seems to be shouting their opinion right
now. Have you noticed? Is it wearing you down?
Me too.
But even more than ...
3 years ago
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Catholic Writers- How To Avoid Being Dead Right
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Decades ago, I read an insight by Jean Vanier, a Canadian Catholic
philosopher and theologian, “You can be right. You can be dead right and
bring death to ...
4 years ago
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Resurrections Happen Every Day
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“Mostly we grow by falling apart.” – Mary Sharon Moore, spiritual director
Today is the Feast of All Souls. I am heavy-hearted but filled with hope.
Maybe ...
4 years ago
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Only One Thing is Needful…to be with Jesus
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Be with Me Gaze upon My Face Sit at My feet Love Me Desire Me Console Me
Hide in Me Mine alone Live in My Peace Trust Me Stay with Me Seek Me Adore
Me Hope...
4 years ago
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Martyrdom
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Today I have been pondering the courage of martyrs, those who die for their
faith. Archbishop Oscar Romero is one like that. He spoke out for justice
and p...
4 years ago
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From Eulalie to Ulalume -- the Muses of Edgar Allan Poe
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A good dozen or so poems by Edgar Allan Poe feature fictional or
semi-fictionalized women characters enshrined forever in often heartfelt
verse. Today, w...
5 years ago
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New Door, New Chapter
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As I ended a chapter of my life, a new one will start. Of course, there is
an intersession part. There are things to do and I need to settle them
first b...
5 years ago
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The Humility of God - St. Francis Meditation & 5 Eucharistic Procession
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*Let everyone *be *struck with fear,*
the *whole world tremble, *
and the *heavens exult *
*when Christ,** the* *Son **of the* *living God,*
is *present *on ...
6 years ago
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Thoughts on Books: A Storyteller's Guide to Joyful Service: Turning Your
Misery into Ministry by Tony Agnesi
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The Book: Did you ever notice that the couple raising money for autism has
an autistic child? The woman visiting cancer patients is a cancer survivor?
The ...
6 years ago
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Closing Up Shop
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Dear Readers,
Since 2011 I've been blogging about the Liturgy of the Hours. The title,
*Coffee&Canticles,*along with the image of breviary, beverage, and ...
6 years ago
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Change of Address
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I love doing this blog. For nearly six years I've welcomed the chance to
share nuggets of inspiration and encouragement, usually from the saints.
What a pr...
7 years ago
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In Memory of Monsignor Vincent Foy
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Monsignor Vincent Foy went to his eternal rest early on March 14, 2017.
The oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Toronto, Monsignor Foy was a
courageous d...
7 years ago
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That Moment I interviewed Fr. Donald Calloway
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I must have forgotten to link the book review and interview I
did with Fr. Donald Calloway. Yes, THEEE Fr. Calloway. Anyway, I wrote a 5
star ...
7 years ago
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The Feast of the Epiphany-The end of the Christmas Season
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I attended Mass on the Vigil of the Epiphany. Fr. Richard was the
celebrant. Below are my words summarizing his excellent homily.
Father Richard compar...
7 years ago
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Humble Handmaid
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Sunday January 1st, 2017
A Reflection on the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
By: Larry T
In his book *Jesus Christ: Fundamentals of Christology...
7 years ago
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See Each Other Through the Eyes of Christ
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Imagine this two teen girls. One of the girls is very strong and healthy.
The other teen has never even been out of her wheelchair to know what
freedom us,...
8 years ago
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Thank You!
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Thank you for reading the posts Saint Theodora/Mother Theodore Guerin. This
blog began as an avenue to promote awareness of our eighth American Saint.
I al...
8 years ago
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I'm Back
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Hello everyone,
I am so sorry that I have not posted anything in a long time but I have
been rather sick for awhile, and am just now getting things back to...
8 years ago
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Who can be His disciple?
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Can you imagine being among those in the crowd f […]
8 years ago
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If you don't believe ... Leave ...
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8 years ago
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The Night Magi
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* After their audience with the King they set
out. *
* And behold, the star that they had seen at its
ri...
9 years ago
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The Whole World is a Friary - Feast of St Francis of Assisi
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When St Francis of Assisi had rebuilt a tumbledown little church given to
him by the Benedictines, he called it St Mary of the Ang...
9 years ago
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Ice Bucket Challenge – a patriot act
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Who knew that dumping a bucket of ice water over your head in the name of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis would become a favorite American pastime? My
Facebo...
10 years ago
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You can be holy today
by Connie Rossini
There seems to be a dilemma in the spiritual life. We want to do
great things for God, but we are caught up in the little tasks of
everyday life. We think holiness must wait until some future time: when
the kids are grown up, when the job is less demanding, when we retire,
when we can go on retreat. But if, as Vatican II taught, holiness is
meant for everyone, shouldn’t it be accessible in every circumstance?
How can we become holy now?
Although some saints have been martyrs, missionaries, or miracle
workers, others have been parents, kings and queens, businessmen, and
even children. How did they become great? Through “abandonment to divine
providence” as Fr. Jeanne-Pierre de Caussade called it.
Don’t let the big words confuse you. This is simply the “Little Way”
of St. Therese of Lisieux, who said that even when she picked an object
off the floor, she did it out of love for God. Likewise, Blessed Teresa
of Calcutta said, “We must do little things with great love.” This
practice has also been called “the sacrament of the present moment.”
Continue reading about the Little Way at http://contemplativehomescool.wordpress.com.
The smallest things we do in life could be our footsteps towards holiness. Looking after the children, preparing a meal for our love ones, doing something nice without expecting recognition or reward - that's holiness.
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Thanks for visiting and commenting, Victor. Your own blog looks pretty interesting. I'm playing with the idea of a blog to bring together various Catholic spirituality writers on the internet. I just started a list of them at Contemplative Homeschool. I'm trying not to jump into this too quickly and get over my head. Stay tuned... and God bless you too.
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ReplyDeleteMy blog is a mixture of Christian/Catholic writings, stories about a fictional priest (Fr Ignatius) a character from my first book, and humour. I find that humour attracts new readers who, hopefully, get interested in learning more about God.
If you think I can contribute to your new Blog idea, I'd be happy to do so.
God bless.
Thanks, Victor. Your blog is quite entertaining. I'd class it more as as apologetics/catechetics than spirituality. I'm trying to promote blogs that primarily seek to lead people closer to Christ, rather than teach them doctrine or history, etc. Not that I don't love the latter two! I just see a lack of promotion of the spiritual life among Catholic blogs, and I think it's about time we did more of it! Specifically, I'm looking for lots of posts on prayer, virtue, the saints, and the like. God bless your work.
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