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patronsaintstories
- Oct 14, 2018
- 1 min
Relaxation
If we are truly trying to follow Jesus more closely, can we relax? We can relax in the sense of taking some time off from work to enjoy l...
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patronsaintstories
- Oct 1, 2018
- 1 min
Bearing Fruit
Jesus said that good trees are known by their good fruit. As we move along in the journey of conversion, we are trusting that God is maki...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 29, 2018
- 1 min
Blame
As we move along the path of conversion, we realize, sometimes after a long time, that we can't blame someone else for our problems. We n...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 28, 2018
- 1 min
Attitude
In conversion, attitude is more important than actions. What is our attitude toward fasting, prayer, penance, alms giving? Do we perform ...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 26, 2018
- 1 min
Being Perfect
"You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for t...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 24, 2018
- 1 min
Balance
We hear in the Gospels that Jesus taught, preached, and performed miracles, and then took time out to pray. This is the balance that we h...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 23, 2018
- 1 min
Complaining
Complaining seems to be part of the human condition. When it is hot, we complain that it's not cooler. When we don't receive what we want...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 21, 2018
- 1 min
Weedy Garden
You have to be a good gardener to advance in the spiritual life. The spiritual life is not only about prayer, fasting, and works of mercy...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 20, 2018
- 1 min
Mustard Seed
Jesus uses the parable about the mustard seed to show how great things can come from small beginnings. The mustard seed as a symbol of co...
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patronsaintstories
- Sep 18, 2018
- 1 min
Being Clay
A well-known song, "Abba Father," has the refrain , "Abba, Abba Father, you are the Potter; we are the clay , the work of your hands." as...
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