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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the answers to our problems are simple. Other times, we can’t fathom that the people we know, including family members, can help us work things out. Today’s first reading and gospel are great food for thought regarding how we think and respond to challenges in our lives.
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Growing up in Quincy, MA, St. Patrick’s Day was a source of great pride. What makes it interesting is that my Dad is of English descent and my Mom, Irish. Fortunately, my Dad embraced not only St. Patrick’s Day but more importantly the Catholic faith that has been an important part of my Mom’s family for generations. So, you can imagine my shock when I learned that St. Patrick wasn’t born in Ireland. And, as incredible as that might be, what if I were to tell you, this patron saint of Ireland was born in Great Britain?
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Just like Peter, James, and John descended from the mountaintop experience of the Transfiguration of Jesus, so too do we move from spiritual mountaintops to the tough stuff of life.
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If you want to make changes in your life, or in your heart, or in your mind, just remember this one thing: with God, all things are possible.
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Last night at home I noticed a small piece of paper that had fallen to the floor. As I reached down for the paper, I grabbed it quickly, ready to crumple it and throw it into the wastebasket. But, suddenly, I recognized the simple paper type and type of letters on it. And, so I stopped and read the words from the prophet Ezekiel: "I will give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit in you."
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On Ash Wednesday, Father Leo Polselli got us off to a great start! He used the image of millions of people gathering for a race, in our case, the Boston Marathon that takes place each springtime. He spoke of the excitement and energy exhibited as the starter’s gun fires and the runners surge past the starting line with the sole desire of completing the race to the best of their ability. For some,
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