Preparing the Soil

October 19, 2011 by admin No Comments

“We must prepare the soil in our lives so that the words of Jesus can grow.”   Reflections:   1. How do we plant seeds of wisdom in each other’s minds? For example, do we read the Bible, the Catechism or other good books together which will lead to a nourishing discussion? 2. Is the [...]

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The “Servant” Family Member

October 12, 2011 by admin No Comments

“To maintain a joyful family requires much from both parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others.” ~ Pope John Paul II Reflections: 1. Do you take the time to serve those in your family? 2. Do you allow others to serve [...]

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Real Love is Demanding

September 20, 2011 by admin No Comments

“Real love is demanding….For it was Jesus – our Jesus himself – who said: ‘You are my friends if you do what I command you’ (John 15:14). Love demands effort and a personal commitment to the Will of God. It means discipline and sacrifice, but it also means joy and human fulfillment.” ~ John Paul II, [...]

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Put on a New Self

August 26, 2011 by admin No Comments

“That is not how you learned Christ, assuming that you have heard of him and were taught in him, as truth is in Jesus, that you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the [...]

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