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‘Come, Follow Me’ Says Jesus. He Says These Words To You.

August 19, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Jesus Christ Crucified

“Come, follow Me.” Have you heard those words? If you haven’t, you’ve not been paying attention. Maybe you’ve been too immersed in the noise of the world. Maybe you’ve plugged your ears. Maybe you’re afraid. Hurt. Injured.

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Sit at The Master’s Feet, as Did Mary, and Choose The Better Part

July 20, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Sit at the Master's Feet

Sit at the Master’s feet, as did Mary. She chose the better part because she is seated at the feet of Wisdom Incarnate, Jesus Christ, who is not only the source of all truth but is Truth Itself.

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Saraph Serpents, Sin, and The Saving Power of Christ Crucified

April 6, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

lent and repentance in the desert of life

The desert is a place of harshness, trial, desolation, and isolation. I’ve been in the desert, as have you, as has every Christian. It’s a place where the wind is witheringly hot in summer and biting cold in winter. It’s lonely. It’s painful. It can be frightening.

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I’m The Prodigal Son and This Is My Story

March 30, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

The Prodigal Son by Palma Giovane

The Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s gospel is the most famous parable of all time. Why? Because it’s one of the greatest love stories of all time. But it’s not all roses.

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Lent of Conviction and Lent of Love

March 20, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

The beheading of seven sons and dedication to goodness and truth

Catholicism is a most excellent, healthy and fulfilling way of life. It is the way to happiness in Christ. Let us not forget that Christ died for his Church in order for his words of truth and sacraments of life to be passed on to all future generations, which makes the Church and her words of truth necessary.

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