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Sin and Grace: the Thief and the Gift

May 23, 2019 by Timothy Horst 1 Comment

Rosary, Prayer and Grace

Sin is a thief and grace is pure gift. Sin destroys and grace heals. I’ve found that the destruction and harm sin brings, especially sexual sin, comes back to haunt us again and again.

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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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A Lenten Reflection On Repentance

March 15, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 1 Comment

Christ Crucified

The most profound call to repentance is experienced as we go before the Cross this Lenten season, as we kneel there along with our Blessed Mother, as we gaze upon our loving Savior who gave entirely of himself for love of us—even though we are sinners.

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Speak Up: Giving Voice to the Light of Christ

November 26, 2018 by Lauren Heaton Leave a Comment

Speak Up by Joy In Truth

I messed up. I sent a work email in haste and it came across poorly. Enter the devil. Once I figured out just how badly I had messed up, the attacks came.

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