Author Archives: Gary Zimak

The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Gary Zimak

In the First Reading from today?s Mass (Is 11:1-10), the prophet Isaiah mentions a subject that isn?t discussed very much anymore ? The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Those of you who remember the Baltimore Catechism will probably be … Continue reading →

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Lord I Am Not Worthy

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Gary Zimak

Today I had the day off and I had the privilege of attending daily Mass with my wife. In today?s gospel (Mt 8:5-11), a centurion approaches Jesus and lets Him know that his servant is ill. When Jesus offers to … Continue reading →

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Advent – What’s really important?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Gary Zimak

Today is the first Sunday of Advent and I?d like to open with the thoughts of my 11 year old daughter, Elizabeth: Well, today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a special time, and it means that it?s … Continue reading →

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Walking Gracie

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Gary Zimak

I was really aggravated today. I knew that I should take our dog Gracie for a walk, but I had other things in mind. Today was the last day of the liturgical year and I had to write my blog … Continue reading →

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Saint Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Gary Zimak

Today is the feast of Saint Catherine Laboure. Although this feast is not officially on the Church?s calendar, she contributed something great to many Catholics around the world. In 1830, The Blessed Mother appeared to Catherine, a young novice of … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Gary Zimak

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a holiday in the United States, and I?ll be taking a day off from blogging. When I reflect on all of the things that I have to be thankful for it is overwhelming. I?m thankful for … Continue reading →

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The Four Last Things – Heaven and Hell

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Gary Zimak

We?ve all heard the expression, ?All good things must come to an end?. Not only have I used this phrase, but I?ve experienced it many times in my life. Many of my favorite childhood things are no longer around: favorite … Continue reading →

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The Four Last Things – Judgment

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Gary Zimak

The second of the ?Last Things? is Judgment. The Church teaches that immediately after death, we will be judged. Based on our works, we will either live forever in Heaven (possibly by way of Purgatory) or Hell. We?ll discuss more … Continue reading →

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The Four Last Things – Death

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Gary Zimak

Today we?ll begin reviewing “The 4 Last Things? (Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell) as taught by the Church. For most people, death is not something they like to discuss. It is, however, something we will all experience. Looking realistically at death … Continue reading →

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The Solemnity of Christ The King

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Gary Zimak

Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King, a day when we contemplate Jesus in all of His glory, as King of the Universe. It is also a time to anticipate His second coming, at which time the world as … Continue reading →

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