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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
So, we hear of Jesus performing a great miracle. He makes a blind man see. But what really happened? Did He not do it right the first time? He laid hands on him but then the guy doesn’t get fully cured, right? Then there’s the part about using His spit: that seems least pretty strange, doesn’t it? However, we certainly know that Jesus doesn’t make mistakes. So what's really going on here?
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Tina Mayeux reflects on the awe and wonder of childlike faith and the dignity of our children in God’s eyes.
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Jesus poses this question to the disciples: "Do you still not understand?" and that question hung in the air as I listened to this portion of the gospel from Mark. It follows the disciples' concern about not bringing enough bread to eat. Jesus then asks the disciples a series of questions that struck me as good questions for each of us today.
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According to the legend, Roman Emperor Claudius II forbade young men from marrying. He believed marriage weakened soldiers. A certain Bishop Valentine, however, believed in the power of love and the institution of marriage. He bravely held secret marriage ceremonies in direct opposition to Claudius’ laws.
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Looking past cry rooms and to Christ’s prayer for unity, AnneMarie Miller discusses ways that we can all encourage young families at Mass.
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Lisa Simmons knows what makes an everyday hero: doing what matters.
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