Jolt of Faith

Having Faith within the Darkness

It's easy for all of us to have faith when things are going well. It's hard sometimes to see or feel God and have faith when we're worried or anxious about what's coming down the road. Jesus knew the darkness of being in a tunnel of anxiety and fear that he kept his...

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A mother’s love

During this month of May, we continue to honor the blessed Mother. And we remember that she is our Mother. As Jesus was dying on the cross, one of the last things he said is, he hold your mother. He gave her to Saint John the beloved disciple and through him she was...

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Honoring our Blessed Mother

Honoring our Blessed Mother

During the month of May, as Catholics, we in a special way honor and remember our blessed Mother. She was the first and the greatest believer. Mary was not only given the great privilege to bring the mother of God, but she gave her life as a constant yes to God. We...

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To be born from above

To be born from above

During Easter, we recognized the new life that Jesus comes and gives to us to his resurrection. And I think a lot of us have probably been asked the question by our Protestants friends. Have we been born again? To our baptism, to our confirmation, we've been called...

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The Gift of Mercy and Forgiveness

The Gift of Mercy and Forgiveness

As we continue our own celebration of Easter, we continue to rejoice and to give thanks for the gift of mercy and forgiveness that comes to us in the death and resurrection of Christ. And that also comes with a catch that we often forget about. The mercy God gives us...

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The Risen Lord brings us Hope

The Risen Lord brings us Hope

Now, this celebration of Easter is probably becoming a distant memory. But Jesus continues to call us just like He did in the apostles to allow His resurrection to change us. To change our daily living by the hope that it brings. It always strikes me that the Gospel...

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What the Feast of Divine Mercy means

What the Feast of Divine Mercy means

As we celebrated the Feast of Divine Mercy, we celebrate the mercy that comes to us through the risen Christ. The message of Divine Mercy is so powerful. Jesus wants to pour out that mercy on us, He wants to call us back to His heart that He wants to give us the gift...

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What next now that Easter has happened?

What next now that Easter has happened?

During this season of Easter, we continue the celebration of Lord's resurrection, and maybe all the jelly beans and the chocolate is gone, but that doesn't mean Easter is over. The Church stretches Easter out over fifty days because when we celebrate, the resurrection...

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How Holy Week Changed History

As we enter into Holy Week, it is often said its' the week that changed history, which is true. The only way Holy Week changes history is if we walk those walk. If we are there to participate in those sacred liturgies, if we enter in who the week is all about. This...

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Connecting to resources to feed your Faith

Lent has been a time about sacrifice, giving things up. So maybe in these last few days of Lent, what are those little sacrifices that I can make for Jesus? Maybe it's giving up some time on my phone. Think about the time or the amount of time we spend every day on...

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