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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Today’s healing of the blind man is unique. For it is the only one in the Gospels that takes place as a two-stage process. Which made me wonder, why? Jesus could have restored the man’s sight in one shot, so there had to be a reason; maybe it is to help us understand how God works in our lives, step-by-step, day by day, and not all at once.
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Today is my mother’s birthday, and I proudly used to say that she was born on St. Valentine’s Day. And I am sure you hoped to hear me say Happy Valentine’s Day! However, the Church in recent years has changed the liturgical focus of this day from St. Valentine to the great missionaries of the Slavs, Sts. Cyril and Methodius.
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family Lenten activities | family prayer | pray the rosary
Prayer, especially the Rosary, strengthens families to come to know and believe God brings us through every challenge. Coming together as a family to pray during Lent—offering thanksgiving, petition, and intercession for ourselves and others gives new meaning to the season and fosters hope.
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Several years ago, a hunter acquired an unusual hunting dog. It was the only dog of its kind that was capable of walking on water. To show off his prized possession, he invited a friend to go hunting with him. Eventually, they shot a few ducks, which fell into the river. He ordered his dog to fetch the birds. When the dog ran on water to fetch the birds, he expected a compliment about his amazing dog, but did not receive one.
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Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary | The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple | how to pray the rosary
A child raised in the time of Christ was considered an adult at the age of 12. That meant that a boy, now a young man had completed his initial education and was ready to accept responsibility for his faith. His parents and family nurtured this faith in their ordinary family life in their home.
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Catholic Faith | Scripture | reading the Bible
Jezebel, the infamous bad girl of the Bible, was selfish, unscrupulous, and manipulative. However, it is anger that ultimately destroys her. As the pagan wife of King Ahab, Jezebel uses her seductive power to spread the worship of Baal throughout the kingdom of Israel and to kill the prophets of Yahweh.
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