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An an-ha Moment
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The Coming Kingdom
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BE PREPARED
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Who do we pick as our king?
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Humility Before God
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Monica’s Praise Report 1-23-24
Has God ever used your annoying dog to teach you about your guardian angel? He did that for me recently, and I can’t wait to share it. Every week, the same yard man in the same truck using the same equipment comes. Every week, it is the same, yet my genius dog after...
God’s Calling
A Reflection on the Readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 21, 2024 Reading 1: Jon 3:1-5, 10 Reading 2: 1 Cor 7:29-31 Alleluia: Mk 1:15 Gospel: Mk 1:14-20 The Book of Jonah was written tongue-in-cheek as the author intended there to be some humor in...
Here I Am Lord
A Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Reading 1: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading II: 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Alleluia: Jn 1:41, 17b Gospel: Jn 1:35-42 We are, again, in Ordinary Time, and this week, we...
Monica’s Praise Report 12-27-23
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever. Praise be His holy name. All Glory Be to He who was, is, and is to come. Glory and Honor to the most high God. Thank You, Lord, for all thy benefits. Thank You for the Sacraments, and for the treasury of Grace from which Your...
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A Season of Preparation
A Reflection on the Reading for Sunday, December 10, 2023 Reading 1: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14 Reading 2: 2 Pt 3:8-14 Gospel: Mk 1:1-8 The Season of Advent is a season of preparation. It is preparation not only for the celebration of...
Monica’s Praise Report 11-24-23
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever! Praise be His Holy Name. All praise and all glory to Our Lord and Savior. Blessed is He who was, who is, and who always will be. Thank You, God, for Your guidance. Thank You, God, for all thy benefits. Thank You for the change...
Good and Faithful Servant
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