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It never stops, the selfishness
Ok, so the story of the selfish one continues… As I stated in a previous blog, the mother and her two boys had to move out of my sisters house by the end of the month. Well she did not … Continue reading
My little heaven
Image via Wikipedia Today I spent the day doing yard work. As a youth I use to hate doing yard work, I never saw the point in it. All the cutting and trimming and planting. All the weeding and seeding. … Continue reading
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Lenten Seeds
Image by P.C. Is2dnt via Flickr Michigan is a funny state, in a lot of ways. The weather here can change day to day, one day be in the 70’s the next in the 30’s, we cal this spring. Our … Continue reading
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Sin is…
St. Augustine said sin was “Love of oneself, even to contempt of God.” Basically St. Augustine said sin is EGO. To love oneself above all else even God. We can trace this back to our first parents, Adam and … Continue reading
Posted in Ego, faith, friendship, Life, Love, Salvation, selfhelp
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Forgiveness
Yesterday I was able to enjoy one of my favorite pastimes, debating my faith. I love to challenge people, be challenged and to talk my Catholic Faith, with anyone willing to listen. Yesterdays debate was lively yet no harsh words … Continue reading
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A new Start…
Last Sunday I had the privilege of watching the youth of my parish receive the sacrament of confirmation. I have witness this event many times over the years, and it always makes me proud to know that I had a … Continue reading
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Funny thing forgiveness…
Jesus has spoken many words that we all would love to hear from him, but I would venture to guess that the words “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” would have to be on top of … Continue reading
Posted in catholic, church, easter, Ego, faith, forgiveness, Freedom, Life, Love
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Priest, Profit and King
A a minister with in the Catholic Church I am charged with teaching the truths of the Church, proclaiming the good news of the Gospels and imparting the moral code that the Church has given us. In truth as a … Continue reading
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To walk Humbly with God
To walk humbly with God, How many of us can truly do that, I mean come on, we are walking with GOD…. I know I would have a hard time doing that, I would be telling everyone I met,” Hey, … Continue reading
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