Tag: hope
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The Empty Pew
What is the most memorable image in a Catholic church? We see the exterior of the church, we walk up to the door, and we reach out for the handle. The door handle could be wood or metal. The door itself could be light or heavy. If the door opens, then we are able to…
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The 5 Best Moments of your life are your Beacon of Hope
The patience God has for us is astounding. He offers us eternal bliss and happiness yet we prefer the finite goods of the world. Sinners we are when we renounce the state of grace in exchange for momentary pleasures of sin. In the moment, we are victims of our ignorance, weakness, and malice. However, if…
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Should’ve Could’ve Would’ve are from the Devil
C.S. Lewis wrote a terrific book called, “Screw Tape Letters.” The premise of the book is that an elder demon is giving tips and advice to a younger demon. One such advice is about what should the subject focus their attention on: the past, present, or future? The demon proceeds to say absolutely do not…
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We need to love “Rock Bottom”
The most dangerous question a person can ask is “who am I?” Most people balk and rebel against their answer. Some people want to be successful with money. Some people want respect and power. Some people want all the pleasure in the world. Yet, none of these things are identities. They are cravings and desires.…
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