24 of our Latest Daily & Weekly Treats

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The Light That Is You!

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention.So go.Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The…
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The Origins of Democracy!

Many of the values of Western civilization are rooted in Jesus and the Scriptures.  Where did our concept of democracy come from? Most people say that it came from Greece…
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An Attractive Hazard!

Who do you think is happier, the man who has ten children or the man who has $10 million?  The answer is the man with ten kids because he knows…
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My Life Is GOOD!

Dear God, I did not sleep well last night,but I did wake up.My muscles are sore,but they work.My wallet is not full,but my belly is.I may not have all I want,but…
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My Rosary Prayer!

MY ROSARY PRAYER In quiet moments, beads in hand,I pray the rosary, I try to understand,With Glorious, Joyful, Sorrowful themes,A journey through my faith’s sweet dreams. The Glorious Mysteries I…
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Watch Your Words!

Watch your thoughts…..they become words.                                                                                       Watch your words…..they become actions.                                                                                         Watch your actions…..they become habits.                                                                                         Watch your habits…..they become character.                                                                                     Watch your character…..it becomes your destiny. By Frank Outlaw Which of the above are…
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Keeping the Child Within!

Children have about them a sense of wonder and awe. I had a man come into my office several years ago. He had it all……talent, looks, personality. I felt myself…
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The Sins of the Church!

On October 1st, Pope Francis opened the final phase of the Synod of Synodality in Rome in an unusual way, with a penitential service in St. Peter’s Basilica.  Pope Francis…
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A Day of Prayer!

Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting today, October 7th, the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.“In this dramatic hour of our history,” the…
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My Favorite Piece!

A couple was celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They had all of their kids, grandkids, family and friends together for a lovely mass at church and then a fantastic party.  When…
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Abiding With Christ!

“Eat this Bread and you will live,” Jesus promises us. But even more than that, he says,  “Eat this Bread and I will abide with you, and you will abide with me.”…
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The Prayer of St. Francis!

THE PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace, Where hatred dwells, let love increase.  Where there’s offense, let pardon reign,  And heal with grace where there’s been pain.  …
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“The Inner Peace” Virus!

So many people I know are once again getting the Covid-19 disease. But there is another virus going around called “The Inner Peace” virus. Be on the alert for symptoms of inner…
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Mountains of Ice!

William Lloyd Garrison was the greatest abolitionist this country has ever known. He was a publisher of a newspaper called the Liberator, an antislavery publication.  Garrison was an angry man,…
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Happy 6th Anniversary!

The Society of International Law, in London, states that during the last 4,000 years there have been only 268 years of peace.  This in spite of thousands of good peace…
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The Importance of One Vote!

Jesus said:  “You are to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s.”  Our Caesar in the United States is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.…
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