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Be Not Afraid

You might remember the turbulent storm we had here late last Friday afternoon.  Unlike our usual afternoon rain, this one had thunder that boomed and lightning that lit up our block. Branches were also knocked off trees.  I even lost power for awhile.  Eventually, it left as fast as it came. I thought of that…
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St. John the Baptist

Throughout history God has chosen certain women and men for very special tasks. John the Baptist was certainly one of them. Today we remember his birth.  The Church usually celebrates a saint on the day of their death, or "birth into heaven".  It’s very notable, then, that the birthdays of John the Baptist, the Blessed…
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St. Paulinus of Nola

Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Saints Augustine, Jerome, Melania, Martin, Gregory and Ambrose. Born near Bordeaux, he was the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul, who had extensive property in…
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Love your Enemies

We probably heard THE most challenging words of Jesus to us today as we live out his commandments: "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”      Mt. 5:43-48 Loving one’s enemies more…
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