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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
November 11th is the Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, who was born in 316 AD and grew up in a military family. As a teenager, he also served in the army. He is the patron saint of soldiers. It is not a coincidence that Veteran’s Day in the United States is celebrated on the 11th of November in honor of those who have served, or who currently serve, in the military.
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It’s something you are never too young for, yet never too old. You could spend all day doing this, yet a few minutes works just as well. You can do this walking or sitting, singing or talking, when you are angry or sad, happy or grateful. You will never, as long as you live, run out of reasons to do this nor will you ever regret the time you dedicated to it. You can be an expert or a novice with the same result. It can be incredibly challenging and entirely easy all at the same time. You can do it in any language and you will always be understood. It is never — and I mean never — a poor use of time. It is appropriate for any and all situations, under any and all circumstances.
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In November, we traditionally recall those who have gone before us to eternal life. It is a time of enduring hope and can also be mixed with some sadness as we miss those people we loved so deeply. I remember years ago giving the news of our parents’ deaths to our children. In those difficult conversations, we tried to navigate our feelings while helping our young ones cope with their reactions. Their relationships with their grandparents enriched all of us. With experience, we learn to process through challenging times together. Community and family life offer mutual support, acceptance, and opportunities to share feelings and memories. Saint Paul observed that love is patient and kind and never fails (1 Corinthians 13:4, 8).
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Saint Paul sets up a clear dichotomy between two groups of people, much like Jesus does in the Gospel as He references “…the children of this world being more prudent in dealing with their own generation than the children of the light.” As I thought about Jesus’ observation and the steward in the Gospel who finds a way to survive after he’d lost his job for poor performance, it reminded me of how we all discover at some point the ways of the world.
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Learn more about our faith | Love thy Neighbor
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells two simple stories: a shepherd searching for a lost sheep, and a woman searching for a lost coin. These stories aren't just about lost objects; they are about the relentless love of God.
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We can sometimes hear or read the Word of God and wonder, is that even possible and why would God say that? For example, when Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife, and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.”
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