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“Lead Us Not Into Temptation” (Matthew 6:13).
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
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St. Augustine, Law, and Grace
Today’s devotion is a brief reflection on law and grace from the writings of St. Augustine on his feast day.
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Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 2
Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.
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Ascension: Seated With Him
Jesus’ ascension into heaven has important implications for our understanding of His divinity and for our life of faith.
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Walking Through the Valleys. II: To the Other Side (revisited)
A valley is merely a low point between two high places. You can climb the mountain out of the valley to the glorious summit where the light of the Son dispels all darkness. If you are in the valley, continue to follow God. Praise Him that He wants you to abide on the mountaintop, not…
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From Asbury to Ashes
The recent Asbury Revival can provide inspiration for those seeking personal spiritual renewal during Lent.
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Righteousness Satisfied (Matthew 5:6; John 16:5-11)
God promises to fill those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The entire Trinity is devoted to this. The Father sent Jesus to save the world. Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10) and to destroy the devil’s works (1 John 3:8); this includes setting us free from the power of sin as…
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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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Diversity and Ministry
A quote from St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that Satan is willing to use diversity to achieve his agenda. However, God is the One who made us unique and diverse. We can use those attributes for His glory.
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Wine or the Spirit: Part 2
The wisdom of God seems foolish to mankind. However, it is not foolish, irrational, or illogical. It is super-rational and hyper-logical. It is beyond human comprehension. It demands spiritual discernment.