6 Mar 2023
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“Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, One for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
The Transfiguration occurred just after Jesus predicted his suffering and death and explained the conditions of discipleship. When Peter observed Jesus change in appearance and conversing with Moses, the Great Law Giver, and Elijah, the...
28 Feb 2023
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“You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.”
The story of the temptation of Jesus raises several questions. Why did the Spirit lead Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil? Why did the devil temp Jesus to turn stones into bread and offer Him all the kingdoms of the world?...
21 Feb 2023
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“But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.”
We can almost hear St. Peter and the rest of his disciples saying, “Ah, Jesus, I am still having trouble with that ‘Love your neighbor!’ thing.” Jesus was loving, caring, compassionate and forgiving. And he expected the same from...
7 Feb 2023
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Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church in Owensboro, KY is seeking a person to become our Parish Life and Stewardship Coordinator
Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church Parish Life and Stewardship Coordinator PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Parish Life and Stewardship Coordinator reports directly to the Pastor and carries out their duties under the Pastor’s general...
30 Jan 2023
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“Blessed are you . . .”
The passive tone of the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount in St. Matthew's Gospel must be read in concert with the mandate to act in St. Luke's version of the same event in his Sermon on the Plain. Rev. Abuna Elias Chacour is a Melkite...
16 Jan 2023
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Novena to St. Paul the Apostle for Spiritual Conversion
Jan 15, 2019 by Ashley Olikhttps://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/st-paul-conversion-novena-prayer-6244 Have you ever had a "lightning bolt" moment in your spiritual life? This "lightning moment" might be exactly like it...
16 Jan 2023
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New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
Resolutions are good, especially if there are changes we need to make in our lives. I heard about one poor guy who dialed his girlfriend and got the following recording: I am not available right now, but thank you for caring enough to...
9 Jan 2023
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Then opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, of gold, frankincense and myrrh Gold, What is our treasure? : Let us give him gold.
The precious gold we receive when in spirit we are detached from money and material goods. Let us not forget that these things are good, for they come from God. But the Lord has laid down that we should use them without allowing our...
