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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
In this region, the daylight is growing shorter, and the temperatures are cooler. The chill in the air and the encroaching darkness remind us of the rhythm of nature, how our lives change, and how we respond to the world around us.
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In this part of the world, we find ourselves in early autumn. Soon, leaves will produce a celebration of color in anticipation of what I hope will be a mild winter. Seasons unfold on their terms; we adjust. The school year is well underway, and from pre-school through university, the academic life’s challenges, successes, and setbacks have become routine.
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Celebrating family life | Love thy Neighbor
In Luke’s gospel, we hear Jesus expanding his family to include those who hear the Word of God and act on it. Now, whether you are from a large, small, or medium-sized family, most likely, there’s not too much confusion about who is in your family and who isn’t.
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It is fun to think over the past weeks’ events in these waning days of summer. We remember all the conversations, gatherings, and family celebrations. We look back at the blessings and forward to fall and the promise of harvest. One memorable summer event was when our youngest grandson experienced a first bee sting on his finger. It was a difficult lesson that taught that small creatures can bring significant hurt. His mom was there to treat the pain and comfort with her words.
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Around here, students from pre-school to university are preparing to return to school. Young people are acquiring the proper supplies, a positive attitude, and relying on parents and friends for support as they approach the beginning of a new school year. It is similar for parents, guardians, and teachers.
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Legend has it that when Napoleon Bonaparte conquered a new land and entered into battle, he ordered his troops to burn their ships. As far as Bonaparte was concerned, retreat, withdrawal or surrender was not an option on the table. They were there to conquer and stay. History narrates that in 1519, Captain Hernán Cortés landed in Veracruz, in the Gulf of Mexico, to begin his great conquest. Upon arriving, he ordered his men to burn the ships. There was to be no possibility of turning back.
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