The Virtue of Prudence: Choosing the Greatest Good
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[image: The Virtue of Prudence: Man facing a brick wall covered with
post-it-notes with question marks on them.]
What does it mean to nurture the moral virt...
Monday's Musings - Who's Going to Know?
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I enjoyed reading Father Dismas Sayre, O.P.s *Theology for the Laity*
column in the May-June 2025 issue of LIGHT and LIFE , in which he discussed
God’s O...
Browse Recipes – Suan T’ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu
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Suan T’ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu Recipe: A Classic Sweet and Sour Beef
Delight Suan T’ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu is a traditional Chinese dish
known…
The ...
The Beginning of Something New
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This past week, Stephanie and I were participating in our weekly tradition
of ‘Friday Date Night’ at the grocery store (exciting, I know). We
remembered ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Adoration…Be with Me
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I sit among myriads of angels, yet it is lowly me upon whom His eyes
rest…those eyes too beautiful to see while I am yet in the flesh. Saints
and martyrs s...
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...
Their Faces Radiated Joy!
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
A Reflection on Luke 17:5-10, N.A.B.
By: Larry T. Smith
*Saying of Faith**. **5**And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase o...
The Negative Reactions to Pope Francis
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Every time Pope Francis speaks, the papers are filled with sensational
headlines; he does not emphasize many of the popular, hot issues like
abortion and h...
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...
Romero for «Doctor»
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Receiving Georgetown *Honoris Causa*. Español | italiano (Google Translate)
#SaintOscarRomero #Canonization #Beatification
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St. Oscar ...
Lost in His Heart
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'I feel entirely lost in this divine Heart. It is as though I were in a
fathomless abyss, in which He discloses to me treasures of love and of
grace for th...
Clerical Monsters...Blood on the Floor
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As I sat under this stained glass window, depicting Our Lord during his
dark moment in prayer at Gethsemane, an angel bringing Him a *chalice of
strength...
NCR Podcast: Reflecting on ordinary time
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Here's a podcast on something many of us take for granted: Ordinary Time or
as Daria calls it, "the Green Valley".
Excerpt:
The liturgical season of ordin...
What She Did Not Choose
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Franz Verhas: Young Girl Reading
There's a beautiful passage in Fr. Jacques Philippe's book, *In the School
of the Holy Spirit*, that seems to capture ...
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...
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 ...
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,...
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...
Do You Celebrate Christ
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I know that as Catholics sometimes we can get caught up in rituals of the
Mass, especially if you are one that attends daily Mass. Yes it is
beautiful,...
The problem of gratitude
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It’s been decades since I have been in grammar school, so when I think of
Thanksgiving, pilgrims or Indians don’t generally come to mind. I think of
whose ...
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.”
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.
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.
My 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.
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.
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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