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Louisville – The City of Beautiful Churches

It was a busy later July and early August experiencing the wonders of God’s creation, learning to be better advocate for others, helping those in need, grieving for the loss of my brother.   Last summer, I attended the Social … Continue reading

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The Spin Cycle – What was lost and Who was Forgotten.

The Spin Cycle – Election 2012 The last debate is over and with it the election season is winding down.  As Americans and Catholics, we have been through a very long spin cycle.  Our diversity have been turned into poisonous … Continue reading

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Assisi Pledge For Peace

    Events over the past few days call all people to a commitment path of peace and not violence.   In 2007, I was over whelmed by the brutality taking place in Iraq.  There seemed to be no way out.   Prayer … Continue reading

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Freedom to Love – Compassion and Judgment

“Be compassionate as you Father is compassionate.  Do no judge, and you will not be judged.  Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.  Pardon and you shall be pardoned.  Give and it will be given to you.  Good … Continue reading

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Freedom to Love – Community of Love

“Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back again.” Job 1:21 Over the last few months there has been an on-going battle with regards to women’s health, contraception and abortion.  Each side has staked … Continue reading

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Freedom to Love – Commanded to Love

“I give you a new commandment love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” –   John 13:34 We live during challenging time full of changes, conflict and transitions.    As people of faith and … Continue reading

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Be a voice

  Inspired from last year’s social action summer institute (SASI)  conference, I wondered where I was being led, how could I use the gift given me? I prayed. I prayed the rosary. A bench at a vacant restaurant became my place … Continue reading

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When Jesus Died

  My appolgies for a late post.  Still, we need to remember that each time we do not treat others with love and respect; we are not continuing the journey.  Instead we are acting as boulder in the middle of … Continue reading

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Jesus Stands with us in our hope and faith

Station 12: The Resurrection (Closing and Sending Forth) from St. Cecilia Church Theme:  Jesus Stands with us in our hope and faith Tema: Jesús está con nosotros en nuestra fe y en la esperanza Scripture:   Luke 23:50-56  Now there was … Continue reading

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Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness

Station 11: Jesus Is Placed in the Tomb (St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry) Theme: Jesus suffers with victims of hunger and loneliness Tema: Jesús sufre con las víctimas del hambre y la soledad Scripture: John 19: 42 So they … Continue reading

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