Monthly Archives: November 2008
Advent – What’s really important?
Today is the first Sunday of Advent and I?d like to open with the thoughts of my 11 year old daughter, Elizabeth: Well, today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a special time, and it means that it?s … Continue reading
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Walking Gracie
I was really aggravated today. I knew that I should take our dog Gracie for a walk, but I had other things in mind. Today was the last day of the liturgical year and I had to write my blog … Continue reading
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Saint Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal
Today is the feast of Saint Catherine Laboure. Although this feast is not officially on the Church?s calendar, she contributed something great to many Catholics around the world. In 1830, The Blessed Mother appeared to Catherine, a young novice of … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Day
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a holiday in the United States, and I?ll be taking a day off from blogging. When I reflect on all of the things that I have to be thankful for it is overwhelming. I?m thankful for … Continue reading
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The Four Last Things – Heaven and Hell
We?ve all heard the expression, ?All good things must come to an end?. Not only have I used this phrase, but I?ve experienced it many times in my life. Many of my favorite childhood things are no longer around: favorite … Continue reading
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The Four Last Things – Judgment
The second of the ?Last Things? is Judgment. The Church teaches that immediately after death, we will be judged. Based on our works, we will either live forever in Heaven (possibly by way of Purgatory) or Hell. We?ll discuss more … Continue reading
The Four Last Things – Death
Today we?ll begin reviewing “The 4 Last Things? (Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell) as taught by the Church. For most people, death is not something they like to discuss. It is, however, something we will all experience. Looking realistically at death … Continue reading
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The Solemnity of Christ The King
Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King, a day when we contemplate Jesus in all of His glory, as King of the Universe. It is also a time to anticipate His second coming, at which time the world as … Continue reading
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Printer Update
After several more failed attempts to fix my malfunctioning printer, I called HP support tonight. I must admit that I didn’t have high hopes, but I was out of options. My fears were confirmed when I was transferred to 3 … Continue reading
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ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)
Deacon Ken, from Sacred Heart Parish in Riverton, NJ likes to use the acronym ?ASAP?. When he uses it, however, it has a different meaning than what we are used to. His version stands for Always Say A Prayer. It … Continue reading
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