Author Archives: Gary Zimak

Prepare The Way Of The Lord…An Advent Retreat!

  A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” (Is 40:3) How are YOU preparing for the coming of the Lord on Christmas Day? Beginning on … Continue reading

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Discerning God’s Will In 3 Steps!

  What does God want me to do? This is a question that many of us wrestle with frequently. When I was trying to discern whether to go full time as a Catholic Evangelist, I was very happy to discover … Continue reading

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Get Your Signed Copy Of A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible!

  BLACK FRIDAY ADVENT SPECIAL SIGNED COPY OF A WORRIER’S GUIDE TO THE BIBLE Looking for the perfect gift for the “worrier” in your life? Try giving the gift of PEACE! For today only, you can purchase a signed copy … Continue reading

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Are You A Lukewarm Catholic? You Better Read This!

  “I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” (Rv … Continue reading

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Ten Saints Every Worrier Should Know

  Although we’d rather not admit it, many of us worry (or are tempted to worry) each day of our lives. One of the reasons that we worry is that we sometimes feel we are facing our problems alone. Once … Continue reading

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How Should Catholics Vote?

  Sorry if this disappoints you, but I’m not going to tell you who to vote for in the upcoming United States presidential election. What I will do, however, is give you some Catholic voting guidelines based solely on Church … Continue reading

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Being Thankful For Storms

  As I write this from New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy is on the way to our area. According to the forecasts, the rain and winds could wreak havoc all along the East Coast. Understandably, my initial reaction was to feel … Continue reading

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Happy 15th Birthday, Mary & Elizabeth!

  On this day, 15 years ago, I got to witness a miracle. After being told for several months that our daughters would probably not be born alive, Eileen and I welcomed Mary and Elizabeth Zimak into the world. Although … Continue reading

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The Year Of Faith – 10 Things You Should Know

  In his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei (The Door of Faith), Pope Benedict XVI explained his reasoning behind declaring the Year of Faith (Oct 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013). While I recommend that you read the full document, here … Continue reading

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What Is God Calling YOU To Do?

  “I am created to do something or to be something for which no one else is created; I have a place in God’s counsels, in God’s world, which no one else has…God knows me and calls me by name.” … Continue reading

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