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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Blessed are the Peacemakers
Written by parishioner: Patrick McGinley Happy 4th of July everyone. I think it’s great that our 4th of July readings focus upon the Beatitudes. I like to think of the Beatitudes as Jesus’s way of fulfilling the 10 Commandments and showing us how to obey them at an even higher level. Aiming higher is what…
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The Books of Kings

The Books of Kings
The Books of Kings are a set of books in the Old Testament. The Books of Kings describes the history of Israel's kings from the end of the rule of David until the time of the Babylonian exile, a time of about 453 years. After a long description of Solomon's rule, 1,2 Kings writes of how the kingdom of Israel was divided and then shows…
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Promises of the Sacred Heart: Promise 12

Promises of the Sacred Heart: Promise 12
When a magician performs a magic trick, they manipulate a series of events to gain a desired outcome. This promise is not that. It would be wrong to assume that this promise is a mere formula to be adhered to. If that were the case it would be reducing the love of Jesus from the…
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Promises of the Sacred Heart: Promise 11

Promises of the Sacred Heart: Promise 11
Visit any college campus and one sees family names engraved on many stately buildings.  These names memorialize and symbolize the commitment, dedication and generosity of those who demonstrated belief and service to that institution, and they are recognized for it.  As we read Promise #11, imagine having your name written not on a temporal building,…
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