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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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Grandpa's Garden  |  catholic family life  |  prayer life

Grandpa's Garden: Ways To Learn

In this region, the new school year has begun. I’ve been thinking about the young people who are adjusting to new schools, classmates, teachers, and curriculum. Times of adjustment can feel disorienting. After a few weeks, everything will seem routine. New friendships will form, the rhythm of classes will evolve, and interest in athletics and other activities will come to life. Everything will progress into learning about oneself, exploring an ever-expanding world, and acquiring life’s wisdom.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Why pray?

God's Diverse Ways - Weekday Homily Video

Have you ever lived with someone who thinks there is only one way, one style, one method of doing something - and that one method is what they are familiar with? Jesus in our gospel today is dealing with a similar situation. The Pharisees and Scribes confronted him about why his disciples didn’t follow the devotional practices that everyone else followed. To them, there was one road to holiness and his disciples weren’t following that path, and that was a huge problem!

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Why pray?

Trusting God's Abundance in Our Families - Weekday Homily Video

In Luke's Gospel, we witness the transformative power of trust and faith. Weary from a fruitless night of fishing, Simon Peter encounters Jesus and, despite his exhaustion, chooses to obey. He lowers his nets once more, and the miraculous catch that follows changes his life forever. Like Simon Peter, we, too, experience moments of weariness and discouragement in our family lives. We strive to nurture strong relationships, guide our children, and maintain love in our marriages, yet sometimes it feels like we are casting our nets into an empty sea.

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Jesus' Healing Ministry - Weekday Homily Video

Dealing with a severe or long-term illness can be incredibly isolating. Despite the support of loved ones and caregivers, it's common to feel alone and confined to our world, often limited to our room, bed, or even our own body. One of the most challenging aspects of being ill is the feeling that no one truly comprehends what we're going through. It's understandable why those dealing with severe or chronic illnesses can struggle to maintain hope.

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Being Spiritual…And All That It Means - Weekday Homily Video

When I thought and prayed about today’s readings, two bullet points came to mind. The first is that we are spiritual men and women and boys and girls. The second is that we have a Savior who has come to set us free from the power of evil and redeem us. To the first point, you may have had a conversation with someone who says they don’t go to church, but they’re “spiritual.” On one hand, you might feel badly that they are not connected to their parish or yours…and all that it offers. But there’s reason for hope.

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A World at Prayer is a World at Peace  |  Faith Reflection  |  family prayer

Work Harder, Pray More

Living in this world can be difficult at times; however, the mission of working towards the kingdom of God is calling us forth as a Church, as the body of Christ, to respond. Before we ask, "What can I do?", we need only look at the efforts of those individuals who have taken that step to make a difference and the power of a "Yes!"

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