Author Archives: Gary Zimak

A Thanksgiving Prayer – Catholic Style

On Thursday of this week, those of us in the United States will celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving.? It is a day set aside to give thanks for the many blessings we have received in our lives.? While we usually?find … Continue reading

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Who Says Miracles Don’t Happen?

On October 31st, I received this email from my friend Mary Ann: Hello Gary: I?have a?prayer request for you please. My husband just called me and told me of a friend of ours, Melissa, who is pregnant and due in … Continue reading

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Why Everyone Should Be Catholic!

Disclaimer: If you’re expecting?a long, detailed theological dissertation, let me apologize in advance.? Being somewhat of a simple minded person, I’m going to present a basic reason why I believe everyone should be Catholic.?? On a very broad level, everyone … Continue reading

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One Of The Best Night Prayers You’ll Ever Find…

If you’re looking for something to say to the Lord before you go to sleep, you may want to try this prayer by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.? It’s one of the nicest that I’ve seen. A Night Prayer by Saint Alphonsus … Continue reading

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Resources For New Mass Translation

As mentioned on today’s radio program, here are some resources that will help you to better understand the changes taking place at Mass beginning on November 27, 2011 in the Unites States: Welcoming The Roman Missal by the United States … Continue reading

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Upcoming Mass Changes…Are You Ready?

While the actual Mass is not changing, beginning on Sunday, November 27th,?what we say and hear at Mass (in the United States) will sound a bit different.? In order to help you prepare, I’ll be devoting 3 of? my Following … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday To My Miracle Girls!

Fourteen years ago, on this day, my wife Eileen and I were?at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital (in Camden, NJ), getting ready to become parents for the first time.? After several months of hearing that it would be unlikely that … Continue reading

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Book Review: Extreme Makeover – Teresa Tomeo Really Gets It!

Be sure to listen to Following The Truth on October 26, 2011 at 8 PM Eastern as I’ll be interviewing Teresa Tomeo about Extreme Makeover! When?I first heard about Teresa Tomeo’s new book from Ignatius Press, Extreme Makeover (Women Transformed … Continue reading

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Be Not Afraid!

Be Not Afraid! As we celebrate the feast of Blessed Pope John Paul II today, let’s remember the famous words repeated 3 times during his installation homily.? First spoken by Our Lord, these words are something we all need to … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Mary, Mother Of Our Century (John Paul II At Marian Shrines)

In a previous post, I mentioned that I was one of 10 Catholic bloggers chosen by CCC of America?to review the newly released DVD series, John Paul II – The Man, The Pope, And His Message.? The volume that I’ll … Continue reading

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