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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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 …
Hey there, Last week 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 name doesn’t really matter. Regardless of your party affiliation, or lack thereof, I suspect everyone has had this thought from time to time. And even though the popular …
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Hey there, Here's a brief story from Mr. Paul Harvey. It’s called Jesus and The Bird Cage. Once upon a time, Jesus and the Devil had engaged in a negotiation. Satan had boasted how he’d baited a trap in Eden’s garden and caught himself a world full of people. “What are you going to do with all those people in your cage” Jesus wanted to know. The Devil said, “I’m going to play with …
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Hey there, We’ve removed God from our public schools. We’ve removed Nativity scenes from our public squares. Some judicial rulings have required the removal of large crosses. Not to mention all the sins that have become normalized in our culture. Then along comes COVID-19, infecting almost every country in the world, killing more than a half a million people, and shutting down …
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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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Hey there, It’s hard to turn on tv or radio or log into social media these days without reading or hearing about the social unrest and protests following the tragic events surrounding the senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN on Memorial Day. It was gut-wrenching to say the least and I believe it’s an important topic to address here on Genuflect. I didn’t want this to get …
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Hey there, Is the glass half empty or half full? This question has been used in studies to identify people as either optimists or pessimists. For the rest of us, it’s a reminder that our perception of the world depends on how we look at things. As for me, I’m an optimist. The glass is always half full. Even if I don’t see it at the time, I believe things are for the better. It may …
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Hey there, I’ve been wanting to write about this topic for a while now, collecting articles for several months. But the timing just hasn’t seemed right. Until now. We’re a month or so into social distancing, shelter in place, self quarantine … whichever your situation may be. I figure we’re all getting a little antsy staring at the same thing every day. And now that we’ve entered …
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Hey there, Several priests were arrested recently … for celebrating a public Mass. Priests in Germany, Uganda, India, and Greece defied their local ban on public Mass. And paid the price. Chances are, you’ve not been able to attend Mass in person in over a week. And it appears the Coronavirus pandemic is going to keep us sheltered in place, self quarantining, and social distancing for the …
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Hey there, Coronavirus is everywhere now. Literally and figuratively. As of last night, there are almost 185,000 diagnosed cases in 159 countries, areas, or territories. And that number is growing. Talk of Coronavirus consumes the news, social media, inboxes, and conversations. And rightfully so. This is a serious pandemic that places us all at risk … physically, …
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Hey there, Lent is officially here. And by now you’ve probably figured out what you’re “doing” for Lent. Like giving up sweets … alcohol … or caffeine. Praying the Rosary weekly … or even daily. Or other grand gestures with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Last week we provided some great resources for Lenten ideas. But it occurred to me this week that while I always focus on grand …
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