Hey there, I live in Texas where summers are long and hot with days often reaching 100+ degrees Fahrenheit. It can be unbearable. We Texans hope for Autumn to arrive to bring relief. It’s hard to describe the feeling you get the first day when the high temperature dips down to 85 degrees and the night is a low of 65 degrees. You have a little more pep in your step. Fortunately, we’ve …
Being Jesus’ Disciple in The 21st Century
Hey there, When I hear the word disciple, I tend to think of the brave men and women during Jesus’ life who heard Him preach and became His followers. And truthfully, I’ve always been a little confused as to who was an Apostle vs. a Disciple and what the difference is. I thought others might also share this confusion so this would be a good topic to cover. As I began my research though, …
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Feeling The Power of Sacred Music
Hey there, You know when you hear a certain song and you’re instantly transported back to a specific time? And you have the feeling of being back there again? That’s the incredible power of music … it can evoke such emotions. When it happens, even for the most mundane memory, it’s special. I love it! So I thought it would be fun to look into the history of music in the Catholic …
Responding to Blasphemy With Reparations
Hey there, Last week the spotlight shone on Paris for the Opening Ceremony of the summer Olympic games. The Opening Ceremony was advertised as different from any other we’ve seen before. It would not be held in a stadium, but along the Seine with the parade of nations arriving in boats. Unfortunately, the beauty, artistry, and pageantry of the show was overshadowed by a performance that …
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Bringing Loved Ones Back to The Church
Hey there, As Catholics, we believe our life here on Earth is preparation for our afterlife with our Heavenly Father. Jesus laid the groundwork for us. He’s given us all the information we need to prepare. But of course, it’s on us to do the work to get to heaven. Unfortunately, all the studies indicate that fewer and fewer of us are practicing Catholicism. Gallup surveys show that …
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Perfect Practice Makes Mass Perfect
Hey there, When my son was 4 he took Karate lessons. I think he thought it would help him become a Power Ranger. What I loved most about those classes were the life lessons the instructor passed along. One of my favorites was a variation on the phrase “practice makes perfect.” The instructor explained that “practice makes perfect” is not accurate. In order to be perfect, you have to …
How Catholics Should Vote (Without Losing Your Seat in Heaven)
Hey there, Four years ago, in the lead up to the 2020 Presidential election, I received an email from a Genuflector suggesting a good subject to cover would be how a Christian/Catholic could support <insert political figure name here> and not be struck by lightning. The candidate name doesn’t really matter. Regardless of your party affiliation, or lack thereof, I suspect everyone has …
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Forgiving Others is Key to Your Forgiveness
Hey there, We all want to go to heaven. And we all know that to get to heaven, we need to ask the Lord for forgiveness of our sins. But even if we go to reconciliation regularly, there’s another part of forgiveness that may be holding us back. It’s our forgiveness of those who have wronged us. It’s such an important part of our salvation that it’s included in The Lord’s Prayer. Our …
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Following John The Baptist’s Lead to Jesus Christ
Hey there, I’m going to age myself here, but when I was young, one of my favorite movies was the musical Godspell. It was a modern-day adaptation (in 1973) of the Saint Matthew Gospel brought to the silver screen. The opening scene shows John the Baptist calling young people from all walks of life — an artist, a dancer, a waitress, a student, a taxi driver — to leave their everyday life …
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Strengthening Your Relationship With God
Hey there, As you know, Genuflect is on a mission to help you deepen your Catholic faith … to continue to grow closer to the Lord. Each week we take a deep dive into a specific topic of Catholicism. I hope it’s working … I’ve received very positive feedback from some of you. It’s done wonders for me! I am a cradle Catholic. I attended two years of CCD classes before switching over …
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Pray The Corpus Christi Novena
About The Corpus Christi Novena Corpus Christi is Latin for “Body of Christ." The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also called Corpus Christi) is officially celebrated the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. However, it’s most often celebrated on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday. The feast's sole purpose focuses on the Holy Eucharist, the true presence of Our Lord. How to Pray The …
Busting Myths About Catholicism
Hey there, I love a good story. The best ones are embellished with exotic locations, eccentric characters, and far-fetched experiences. Over time the story grows more outlandish and takes on a life of its own. And people believe it as reality. But the truth is, it’s just a story … a myth. And once it’s been spread, it can be challenging to walk it back and convince people of the true …
