Author Archives: Gary Zimak

Meet Mary Zimak!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Gary Zimak

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and I thought you might enjoy some insights from my daughter, Mary. I asked her to write about what it’s like to live with autism. I didn’t edit her words at all. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Let’s Give Up Worry For Lent – TOGETHER!

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Gary Zimak

  Are you serious about giving up worry for Lent? Well, I have good news for you! Beginning on Ash Wednesday (Mar 6), I’ll be offering advice every Wednesday at 6:35 AM ET on EWTN Radio’s The Son Rise Morning … Continue reading →

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How Important Is Love?

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Gary Zimak

A Reflection on the Mass Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the … Continue reading →

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Listen To Your Blessed Mother!

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Gary Zimak

In Sunday?s Gospel, we hear of a wedding reception that took place two thousand years ago at Cana in Galilee. At this celebration, Jesus performed His first miracle and turned water into wine. And, while the focus is understandably on … Continue reading →

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Oh No! Jesus Is Coming And I?m Not Ready?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Gary Zimak

How?s your Advent going? With Christmas a few days away and Advent winding to a close, you may be questioning my timing. We?ve had three weeks to get rid of the clutter in our lives and make room for Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Give Up Worrying In The New Year!

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Gary Zimak

How do you feel about New Year?s resolutions? For years I thought the concept was silly, but I?ve grown to appreciate it. Resolutions are especially important when it comes to the spiritual life. Looking back at the past year, most … Continue reading →

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REJOICE!!! Jesus Is Almost Here…

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Gary Zimak

REJOICE! Wait a minute, you may ask?Jesus Christ was born two thousand years ago and lives among us today. Why should I look forward to welcoming Someone who is already here? Maybe it will help to look at it this … Continue reading →

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How To Know God Is Working In Your Life (Part 4)

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Gary Zimak

Over the past few weeks, I have offered suggestions on how you can know that God is listening to your prayers and working in your life. I suggested that you look for positive changes (things get a little better), negative … Continue reading →

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Keep On Keepin? On

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Gary Zimak

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) This verse, taken from the Second Reading of today?s Mass reminds us … Continue reading →

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How To Handle Any Problem

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Gary Zimak

But as for me, I will look to the LORD, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7) One of the most difficult tasks we face as disciples of Jesus Christ is … Continue reading →

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