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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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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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, 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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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 …
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 …
Hey there, Have you ever been talking with a friend about a particular subject, for example the latest Tesla model … and then the next time you’re on your computer, you see an ad for Tesla? You may write it off as a coincidence. But it’s not. Your phone is listening to you to gather insight into your interests to present you with ads for relevant products. What’s also not a coincidence …
Hey there, Last week on April 8th, North America experienced a solar eclipse, with the moon passing between the Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking our view of the sun. The path of totality started in Mexico and passed through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine before ending in the Canadian province …
Hey there, What do you like to do in your spare time? Read a book? Play a video game? Go shopping? These are all good options. I like to watch movies. Streaming in the comfort of my home or in the theater … I enjoy movies. I particularly enjoy mysteries and dramas, but I can also get wrapped up in a sappy love story. Yes, I admit it. I’m a Hallmark Channel groupie. Growing …
Hey there, God loves each one of us. So much so, that He sent His only son, Jesus Christ to walk among us. To teach us the importance of love. To show us how to love. And out of love, to pay the ultimate price … for our salvation. Over the course of Lent we have an opportunity to join Jesus on His journey to Calvary. To walk with Him. To walk with love. Love that we show to …
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Hey there, Have you ever noticed that UPS trucks almost never make left-hand turns? Their routes are specifically planned to make right-hand turns … even if it means the route is longer. They do this because left-hand turns go against traffic. They add time while you wait for your turn to go. And more accidents happen with left-hand turns. So, 90% of the turns on the UPS route are to the …
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Hey there, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I pray you’re still experiencing the joy of the Christmas season and have not yet given up your resolutions. Last Sunday we celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany, when Our Lord entered the world and was revealed to the nations. What an incredible blessing! With that recognition, came different responses … from King Herod’s jealousy… to the …
