Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Ascension, Visitation, Pentecost: A Pro-Life Perspective Revisited
This article is based on a homily I shared yesterday at my church’s monthly Liturgy for the Preborn outside Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, NY. Since the feasts of Ascension, Visitation, and Pentecost were occurring close together, it provided an opportunity to reflect on how these three events in the life of Christ and the Church…
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Bringing Comfort (Matthew 5:4; Isaiah 61:1-2)
Jesus came to comfort all who mourn. We, too, are called to minister comfort in His name.
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Christ’s Ascension: Eternal Hope in a Chaotic World
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead (The Apostle’s Creed).
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4)
Grief takes many forms. We mourn when a loved one dies. Other life-changing events like job loss, sickness, or divorce can bring grief. Christians also mourn over the evil in the world and the sin in their lives.
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Easter: From Mourning to Joy and Hope
Easter celebrates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on the third day following His crucifixion. In His death, He triumphed over our sins. Because of His atonement on the cross, we can freely receive forgiveness and everlasting life. By His resurrection, He triumphed over death. Death does not have dominion over Him. It also…
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Disciples During Jesus’ Passion (Revisited)
As I reflect on the cross this year, I wonder which disciple am I most like. Which disciple do you imitate most?
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Palm Sunday and Expectations
Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way…
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Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).
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Putting on the Armor of God: St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Revisited)
I share a few thoughts about “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” in relation to the whole armor of God and the breastplate of righteousness.
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“Makarios!” “Be Blessed!”: An Overview of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
The Beatitudes tell us how we can find true joy and happiness by adopting God’s values and character, which go against the ways of the world.
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