"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. " 1 Cor 10:13
Today I had to write a sample for an editing project I bid on. As you probably know, if you read this blog, that is how I am trying to make a living. If I am awarded this project I think it is going to be rather interesting. It involves taking transcripts of sermons giving …
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I've noticed lately that I spend a lot of time looking at things, noticing things more than I used to. This could be because I have more time to do this, or more likely because it is finally spring here in the Northeast, a time for rebirth and renewing. Gee, that sounds like the Resurrections doesn't …
I haven't written about any quotes from my spiritual friends lately so here we go. Today I went back to my old friend St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. He is talking about something I think we can all use more of - Serenity. First the quote: You are worried. Listen: happen what …
Where would we be without you? From the very first mother Eve to Our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, to our own mothers. we wouldn't be here without you. So here is a Happy Mother's Day wish for all. And of course I can't just leave it at that. I was very lucky to have the Mom …
I suppose lately I have been on somewhat of a kick about my concern we could be in the end-times. Whether we are or not I can't say for sure since "We don't know the day or the hour" but there is one thing I am pretty certain about and that is Satan is definitely …
When you think of Satan what do you think of? Do you think of the pictures we so often see of a creature with horns and a pitchfork? What about when you think of temptation, and how Satan tempts us? Do you think it is through some kind of "In your face" method like taking …
How many times during your reading of the Bible have you thought about how even though it was written 2,000 or more years ago it is still very relevant to today's world? Probably it is more relvant now more than ever. This isn't the first time I have written about the way we have pushed …
I have a confession to make, I haven't been to confession this Lent. In fact, I haven't been having a good Lent at all. I haven't fasted, I haven't abstained from anything, I've missed Mass and I haven't done any extra prayers. The funny thing is if I ever needed God in my life more …
Here is a question for the class: How much faith do you put into God healing you when you are sick? I am not saying to not go to a doctor, or refuse treatment, but do you you think having faith in God helps you beat your illness? As you may or may not know …
We all know that line from "The Lord's Prayer". "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven." How do we know what God's will is? We often hear that instead of asking God what he can do for us, we should ask Him what we could do for Him, what is His …
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