Imagine Jesus walking through our modern world, where lines between nations and people are often drawn sharply, and the word “immigrant” can stir both compassion and controversy. In His eyes, however, every person— whether native or immigrant— was embraced with the same warmth and love. Jesus never distanced Himself from those who were different. He…
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It’s troubling to see how often those who are called to love can lose their way and fall into hate. This isn’t the path that Jesus laid out for us. Jesus’ message is rooted deeply in love – for God, for our neighbors, and even for those who oppose us. Jesus’ teachings are straightforward on…
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You are the salt of the earth, called to enhance and preserve the goodness around you. Your presence and actions should bring out the best in every situation, much like salt that brings flavor to food and preserves it from spoiling. But consider this: if salt loses its flavor, what can be done to restore…
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In the eyes of the world, value is often counted in currencies and accomplishments, the tangible badges of success. We chase after these markers, sometimes losing ourselves in the pursuit, forgetting our intrinsic worth. But what does Jesus say about our worth? It is a question worth exploring, a truth worth understanding. You — right…
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Finished. Completed. Fulfilled. Done. Over. Concluded. Finalized. The word finished and its synonyms all convey the idea of completion, of something being taken care of forever. “It is finished,” the final words Jesus spoke on the cross, was not merely a declaration at the conclusion of a life lived in service and sacrifice but a…
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“Blessed are the peacemakers.” This is a divine affirmation, not of those who stir conflict or brandish the sword in the name of righteousness, but of those who, with steadfast hearts and gentle spirits, forge paths of reconciliation and understanding. Think not that to be a peacemaker is to be passive or to turn away…
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Blessed are those whose hearts are sincere, for they shall glimpse the Divine. In this proclamation, envision the heart as a mirror, reflecting the essence of what it faces. When this mirror is clean and unblemished, it reflects a clear and true image. So it is with the heart: when it is sincere and untainted…
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Those who are kind and forgiving will be happy, for kindness and forgiveness will come back to them. It’s like this—imagine you’re walking down the street, and you see someone struggling with their groceries, bags slipping from their grasp, a look of frustration on their face. You have two choices: walk on by, immersed in…
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Father, in the infinite mystery that you are, beyond our understanding yet closer than our breath, Your name—a symbol of purity and love—anchors us in a world adrift. May your vision of a world where compassion and justice intertwine become our reality, Transforming our actions to reflect the beauty of your intentions. Provide us with…
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Rediscovering Lent: A Journey of Reflection and Renewal In the heart of our exploration to understand and live by the teachings of Jesus, we come across a period known as Lent. This season, often shrouded in mystery and tradition, is a time of deep reflection, self-examination, and spiritual renewal. As we embark on this journey…
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