The image of Christ carrying His cross on the way to crucifixion is depicted in many artistic forms, particularly in the fourteen “Stations of the Cross” found in Catholic churches.  In all four canonical Gospels the crucifixion is recounted at a site called Calvary or Golgotha. &#...
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Are you on a mission for God?  He gives us all assignments, and many times they are not within the realm of our comfort zone.  Distractions can distance us from the goal; sometimes it is necessary to find a quiet place where the voic...
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“We’ve had enough of exhortations to be silent! Cry out with a hundred thousand voices.  I see the world is rotten because of silence.” This 13th-century quote from St Catherine of Siena challenges us to become better evangelists, but it must be done with love.  Being si...
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I recently participated in the 40th running of the One America 500 Festival Mini Marathon. It is organized during the month of May in Indianapolis as part of the 500 Race Festivities.  Over 30,000 people lined up in their designated corrals very early on this cool May morning with a chance of...
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Scripture tells us that the throne of God stands forever, and in Psalm 45 we read of the Kingdom of God and its Queen. The Catholic Church honors Mary during the month of May.  She is the Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and, as the Mother of our Church, she is Queen of the Kingdom here on Earth...
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Sometimes we just don’t get it!  We live in a complicated world, searching for answers and occasionally living in fear.  The news media and the current political arena remind us daily that we need to be attentive.  All our concerns can be calmed with a little common sense and e...
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Scripture provides many accounts of individuals who walked the earth with Jesus.  The story of one particular companion gives us reason to pause and think about our own sinfulness, especially during the Jubilee of Mercy.  The conversion of one person can make a difference in the world!
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Lent is a time for great reflection!  We anticipate the Easter season, a time of hope and new life, but do we really understand our participation in the salvation of souls?    The collective witness of Simon of Cyrene (who carried the cross), Veronica (who wiped Jesus’ face), a...
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“I Thirst.”  These were some of the last words spoken by Jesus on the cross. He knew that all things would be accomplished by His death, and that Scripture would be fulfilled.   Jesus proclaimed on the Sermon on the Mount that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness woul...
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Jesus Christ is our greatest teacher!  His companion, St. Paul, provides us with important catechesis for times of adversity and joy.  Paul emphasizes that God is faithful and calls us into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ.  He reveals that Christ did not send him to baptize, but...
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