Author Archives: Gary Zimak

Let’s Chat About Prayer!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Gary Zimak

On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 8:30 PM Eastern, I will be leading the first ever Following The Truth Twitter chat!? Immediately after my radio show (from 8 – 8:30 PM) on BlogTalkRadio, I’ll kick off the 30 minute chat … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The Mother Of God

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Gary Zimak

AVE MARIA, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. On January 1st, while much of the world is … Continue reading →

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Parents…Are You Doing Your Job?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family.? God values family life so highly that He willed that the Savior would be born into an ordinary family.? In fact, Jesus spent the vast majority of His life living an … Continue reading →

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The Feast Of St. Stephen – A Case Of Bad Timing?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Gary Zimak

“If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) One day after the beautiful celebration of Christmas, the Church honors the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen.? Talk … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Gary Zimak

See, your Lord proclaims to the ends of the earth: say to daughter Zion, your Savior comes! (Isaiah 62:11) Wishing all of my friends a Blessed and Holy Christmas!? May you and your loved ones be surrounded by the joy … Continue reading →

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The Light Is Coming!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Gary Zimak

In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke … Continue reading →

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An Advent Challenge: Love Your Enemies!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Dear Lord, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, cursed, or lost my temper. I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I am really glad about these things. But, in a few minutes Lord, I … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart Radio Needs You!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Gary Zimak

If you’re a regular listener of The Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN, you probably know that the show originates from the studios of Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio.? On Thursday, December 8th, 2011, Sacred Heart Radio will be … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For The Saint Andrew Novena!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Gary Zimak

I have to admit that when I first heard of this Novena, which begins on November 30th (the feast of Saint Andrew), I was skeptical.? It sounded a little too superstitious to me.? As I did some more research and … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Glad That I Said “And Also With You”!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Maybe I shouldn’t admit this publicly, but I did slip up and say “and also with you” at Mass today.? Although I understand that this is the first day that we’ve used the new Roman Missal, I really should know … Continue reading →

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