First Sunday of Advent
In 1892, American author and literary critic William Dean Howells wrote a story entitled Christmas Every Day and part of it reads like this … “Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked Christmas so much that she wanted it to be Christmas every day of the year. Her wish was granted.
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Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Every first Tuesday in November, citizens across the United States usually vote for the best candidate suited for whatever position they’re running for … President, Governor, Mayor, Representative, Senator, School Board, City Council, etc., etc., etc. On every election night, or soon after, we usually witness two personal appearances. The loser sadly concedes loss … and the winner triumphantly announces victory. So … who would you rather be standing next to?
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Norman Vincent Peale’s book, The Power of Positive Thinking, suggested three (3) steps to a successful life: First, convince yourself that you can do it. Second, get God’s help. Third, avoid any negativity. Dale Carnegie, in his best seller, How to Win Friends and Influence People, observed that, “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. Believe that you will succeed and you
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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
he Lateran Basilica is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome (also known as the Pope). It was built during the reign of Constantine and consecrated by Pope Saint Sylvester I in 324.
Nov 93 min read
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
At the end of the day, about a half hour or so before going to bed, I usually take the opportunity to read. I’ve made it the habit to read something to relax ... something I enjoy such as science fiction or fantasy or maybe history or historical fiction. Many of the authors I enjoy reading present the classic theme of good versus evil in their works. The theme is always woven into several volumes ... not just one. I find that shorter works just don’t do the telling of the sto
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