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Ben
replied to Love one another...
on January 2nd, 2025 at 14:09
Please do not make inappropriate assumptions about others and their supposed sins. You are not G-d and do not know what is in their hearts.Consider: I am short and slight of build. I am also a gentle soul. Sometimes people wrongly assume I am a homosexual. When I visited my parish for the first time, I knew no one. After the mass, we all stood in line to shake the Priest's hand. When it was my turn, the Priest refused to shake my hand, pushed me to the side, and then went on to shake the hands of those behind me. The Priest refused to speak to me. He was incredibly and publicly rude. This rudeness continued for quite a few weeks.Christians hurt others when they make ignorant assumptions about others and then act on those assumptions. No one is brought to Christ through such actions.Best to follow the example of Jesus: Take the log out of your own eye before attempting to take the speck out of someone else's.
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Ben
replied to Love one another...
on January 2nd, 2025 at 11:50
Please be careful. Although Jesus often told stories and seemingly spoke in riddles at times to get his point across, He clearly stated:"Take the log out of your own eye before taking the speck out of another's," and“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35We know not what is in the heart of others. Best not to get involved naming the possible sins of others.
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hazcompat
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 2nd, 2025 at 10:06
Jesus Christ Is Our Father's Simple Plan For Salvation Since Before Time Began!
The Church believes that Christ, who died and was resurrected for the sake of all, continuously gives to man through His Spirit the light and the strength to respond to…
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hschuyler
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 2nd, 2025 at 9:39
Reflection on The Baptism of John the Baptist Jn 1:19-28 Thursday January 2, 2025 based on the writings of Pope Benedict XVI given at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ogden UT by Deacon Schuyler
 My dear Sisters and Brothers,On this second day of the new year 2025, the Church gives us an opportunity to reflect on the person and the mission of John the…
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Ann A.
replied to Love one another...
on January 2nd, 2025 at 7:19
Satan lives! Around every corner he waits to drive the wedge that divides us. Agape Love…what a beautiful dynamic when we are blessed and surrounded by those who share the same beliefs in Christ. It is a challenge in these times and one I embrace with Christ as my stronghold. The world will assume many things about Christians and their love for one another. I choose to look past it all and set my sights toward the East and look for the coming of Our God. Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King!!!
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jennifer j.
replied to Baruch's comment
on January 2nd, 2025 at 6:48
I don’t know and don’t have any profound comment—but I’m glad you mentioned your wonder and curiosity—I haven’t read the whole passage yet, but hope to today. Appreciate your engaged reading and thank you for the direction to Baruch. It’s interesting to reflect on your observations. Thank you. Have a blessed Jubilee Year!
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Christian A.
replied to Love one another...
on January 2nd, 2025 at 6:03
I wanted to reply to the same comment but when I saw that you most perfectly said exactly what I was to say, I decided to say thanks for your response. What you answered is nothing but the truth as it has been known and acknowledged by the Saints down through the ages. May God give us the grace and strength to keep on standing for the truth with love in our hearts and gentleness even to those who will fail to see the truth and those who oppose it. Remain blessed.
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hazcompat
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 1st, 2025 at 18:44
Holy Mary Mother of God!
Lowliness is assumed by majesty, weakness by power, mortality by eternity. To pay the debt of our sinful state, a nature that was incapable of suffering was joined to one…
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Filia
posted in Personal Reflections
on January 1st, 2025 at 18:18
Baruch's comment
I am just curious if this passage from Baruch is in reference to our Lady (and her feast today) or to our Lord: READING Baruch 5:3-4God will show all the earth…
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on January 1st, 2025 at 14:56
What goes YBIC mean?
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on January 1st, 2025 at 12:34
As Mary presents herself to different societies, she is dressed in clothing that reflects that society. As an example, Our Lady of Guadalupe is dressed in native Mexican clothes. In this way she shows herself of the mother of that society. She shows herself as the mother of all.
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