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Longing for union
This is a powerful argument for the sanctity of life. […]
Spirituality
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Many people today are lost; share God’s good news so they can find peace
A large wooden crate with a big dog inside rested on a railroad station platform. The dog was very sad. It wasn’t that he was ugly or abused. He just looked forsaken. A young woman noticed the dog and asked about him. The railroad employee replied, “You would be sad, too, if you were in his place. He’s chewed the tag off the crate and doesn’t know where he’s going.” […]
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Dealing with loss, closure is not a legal matter, it’s a matter of inner healing
All of us have experienced some type of personal loss. We can lose many things – a job, a pet, our health, personal objects, the ending of a relationship, or grieving for our pending death. The most devastating of all losses is the death of a close loved one. […]
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Three items I have found while cleaning my cluttered office
I was recently trying to clean my office from all the “stuff” that I had accumulated. I came across of number of items I would like to share with you. […]
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Spirituality is essential for human happiness and mental health
Dr. David N. Elkins, in an article in Psychology Today, entitled “Spirituality: It’s What’s Missing in Mental Health,” shares his own faith journey. “During my first therapy session years ago, the therapist listened to me as no one had ever listened before. […]
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We can learn much from the struggles, difficulties and faith of others
A few months ago Ronald Griffin, Sr. from Golden Meadows, La., gave me a 23-page typed written manuscript of his life and ask if I would read it and possibility use it in my columns. […]
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We can learn much from the struggles, difficulties and faith of others
A few months ago, Ronald Griffin, Sr. from Golden Meadow, La., gave me a 23-page typed written manuscript of his life and asked if I would read it and possibility use it in my columns. I finally read it and because of the length, I have divided his life story in two columns. […]
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Jesus’ command to love one another as I have loved you is the essence of being a Christian
Love exists not because we love but because God loves us. Love exists with or without us. Jesus chooses to love all of us all the time, whether or not we return that love. […]
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Real or authentic life is the life of a person who lives in Christ
Throughout the Gospel of John the author gives us many other images where Jesus says “I am.” Jesus says, “I am the bread of life,” “I am the Good Shepherd,” “I am the living water.” […]
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Mothers observe Jesus’ command ‘To wash each others feet’ by their life
When Jesus instituted the Eucharist and washed his disciples’ feet, he gave us gestures of love “that allow the church to grow if we are faithful to our calling,” Pope Francis said in his April 26 homily during Mass at St. Martha’s Church. […]
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The Good Shepherd wants an eternal relationship with us
The comic strip, The Wizard of Id, once portrayed the little king addressing the people from his balcony. “As I greet you today,” he began, “I want you to think of me as your shepherd watching over you as a shepherd guards his flock.” One citizen turned to another and said, “Better bundle up, Joe, we’re about to be fleeced.” […]
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The ABC’s of Faith are a good guide of how we should be living
With so much attention directed at the traditional gaming bills that were introduced for the regular session, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation has received nary a political glance at the Capitol lately. […]
