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Doubting Thomas: Soul Brothers
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Sunday, January 30, 2011. When Jesus went up the mountain, He sat down, and His disciples sat at His feet, and He began to teach, saying:. While walking on the dirt streets in Pignon, Haiti at 4:00 am one morning, I encountered a group of shaggily dressed people heading toward church for mass. Inquiring, I learned that the 4:00 am mass was for the poor who had no acceptable clothing to wear in the daylight. People, poor and embarrassed, but not too proud to enter His House of Worship. Righteousness is to...
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Doubting Thomas: August 2010
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Sunday, August 29, 2010. I have been blessed with many wonderful experiences in my life, but never have I felt more alive and fulfilled than when I am serving others. I was going to church every Sunday and was actively involved in the church, but I thought, "What good is God's word if I don't live it? You can follow Natalie's blog at: http:/ thebusinessofgiving.wordpress.com. Question of the Week:. Our society tells us that we have to be successful, and we need to promote ourselves so everyone will know ...
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Doubting Thomas: Stubborn as a....
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Sunday, February 13, 2011. The wisdom spoken about in Corinthians is a wisdom that comes from God, and dwelled in the hearts of Adam and Eve when God created them; and ironically, a wisdom they forfeited when they chose to eat from the tree of knowledge. After they ate the fruit they grew in world knowledge; they now knew sin. This worldly knowledge led them-and later, us- to rationalize our sinful behavior. 8220;Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar,. And there recall that your brother. I knew ...
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Doubting Thomas: THOU SHALL NOT FEAR
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Sunday, March 6, 2011. THOU SHALL NOT FEAR. As children we are taught to always “follow the rules” and that indeed there will be consequences if we do not! This brings me to the second reading of Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans. We must listen to God and follow His directions. God is our ultimate judge, and as faithful followers we must remain sound and true to the way of God’s Word. Erin Arthurs is an RTI Interventionist at North Elementary and a long time St. John parishioner. Question of the Week:.
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Doubting Thomas: Caring for every temple of God
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Caring for every temple of God. There is much currently being said of The Affordable Health Care Act. In the last few weeks the House of Representatives voted to repeal the Act. Later the Senate rejected that act of the House. Currently several states have challenged the constitutionality of the Act in regard to requiring all US citizens to purchase health insurance. Why is health care such an important issue? Depending on the source, Americans on average pay $1.00 out of ...
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Doubting Thomas: September 2010
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Sunday, September 26, 2010. Living a simple lifestyle among the poor is something that I am learning this year. I have recently begun serving as a Salesian Lay Missioner in Montero, Bolivia. I live and work at Hogar Sagrado Corazon, an orphanage run by the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. So what has this new lifestyle meant for me? I am on God’s mission here, and I rely on Him heavily every day. I trust that my motorcycle taxi will not be in an accident, that my food will not make me ill...Living ...
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Doubting Thomas: October 2010
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Sunday, October 31, 2010. What is Zacchaeus doing? Why is he climbing a tree? Are we like Zacchaeus? Should we be like Zacchaeus? We are busy; our days are crowded with concerns, activities, family, work, etc. All of these make it difficult for us to slow down, be aware of God in our lives. We forget. And we miss little moments where we can be blessed by an awareness of God with us always. How do we be a follower of the Gospel today? Be a person of God, a Christian in our world? What will you do so to hi...
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Doubting Thomas: Let Go and Let God
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Thursday, February 3, 2011. Let Go and Let God. As I reflect on this weekend’s readings, it brings to mind the lyrics of Catholic singer/songwriter Audrey Assad: “If everything is Yours, I’m letting it go. No, it was never mine to hold.” Let’s be honest. When it comes down to “Can I do this particular task better, or can God do it better? So, finally relating this to the Gospel, how are we supposed to be God’s salt, especially if we’ve already lost our flavor? That depends on you. Let go and let God!
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Doubting Thomas: December 2010
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010. How can I rejoice? It’s a desert out there. The desert and the parched land will exult, the steppe will rejoice and bloom. Rejoice? Say to those whose hearts are frightened, be strong, fear not. You obviously haven’t seen my semester average. Rejoice. Tell my parents that. Rejoice. Here is your God. He comes with vindication. Really? Rejoice. Maybe. Rejoice! OK - Rejoice. Rejoice! OK, OK -REJOICE! Here is your God! My roommate, talking me down after my exam? My friend, invit...
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