Last year, at Ash Wednesday mass, during the homily, the priest mentioned that he had received several calls in the past few days asking him about the rules for fasting. ...

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Every late December, I sit down and plan my goals for the coming year. It is my way of handling the New Year’s resolution issue. I’ve been doing it for ...

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I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I do like to take some time at the end of the year to set goals. Resolutions are great; except we ...

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After weeks of shopping, hanging ornaments, planning meals, and making arrangements for flights home, Christmas is finally here. The pressure, anxiety, and worry will soon be over. It’s so easy ...

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Before I could open the box my parents sat me down and told me that a neighbor boy’s father had been laid off and they couldn’t afford presents for my ...

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Our living room is rarely used. It has become a place to go to make a quiet phone call, read or just get away from the noise and activity of ...

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The father was unemployed, the oldest child was ill, and every penny they had could hardly keep the family together. “Wouldn’t it be nice,” the preacher offered, “if the congregation ...

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In just a few weeks we will celebrate Christmas, and as we do we begin to experience the anticipation of the holiday. We look forward to being united with family ...

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“Yes” is a word with tremendous power. It can unlock amazing opportunities, open doors, and lead us to a richer, fuller and more vibrant life. In this Five Minutes with ...

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There is a story of two young women having an elaborate lunch together in an upscale downtown restaurant. As they are enjoying their food and conversation, the invited guest asks ...

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One of my favorite words in the Bible is BEHOLD! The meaning is never more relevant than it is today. Let’s use Advent to Behold! In this Five Minutes with ...

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In June, my wife Diane and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. In those 47 years, we have had some interesting holiday gatherings. But, none like the one in Atlanta, ...

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