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The Mystery of Judas

As we reflect more and more upon Divine Revelation, we will often stumble upon something that shatters our limited perceptions. The tendency with such dilemmas is to try and explain away the difficulty, desperately seeking to solve the mystery in...

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The Age of Intimacy

It is in intimacy that we discover who we really are. Opening our heart to another is not as simple as it seems. The depths of who we are takes time and patience to explore, and the journey is not...

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The Age of Inspiration

This is the age in which the Spirit begins to act within us. Our early development often bears fruit in relation to our commitment and our willingness to persevere. Although the strength and vitality needed for growth is grounded in...

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The Age of Discipline

Note: Another name for this age is the purgative way or age. In our early spiritual development, we tend to experience our spiritual lives as a cycle of extremes. We can experience incredible growth and insight, and yet we can...

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The Romance of Holiness

When I was a teenager, I had a big problem. Like many young men my age, I liked a girl and I was not sure if she liked me. I pondered my difficult situation for about a week until I...

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The Victory of the Saints

When all is said and done, the history that will be sung in heaven will be nothing other than the triumph of the saints. An understanding of history that exalts the powerful and the rich fails to see the true...

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The Patron Saint of Interfaith Dialogue

St. Charbel is incredible in that during his life he was known for not doing anything incredible. He lived as a simple hermit in the mountains of Lebanon. He was known for his holiness and devotion, but you do not...

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Just A Few Words

The following is an example of the prayer life of an older, retired woman. My intention with presenting these examples of prayer is to present real portraits of what people’s prayer life is like. Some of the things may resonate...

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The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted

It is often the strong and the powerful who are the furthest from the Lord. If we think about it, it kind of makes sense. People who have everything are not in touch with their need for God. Their lives...