Author Archives: Gary Zimak
Why Should I Wear A Scapular?
Yesterday, in honor of the memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I blogged about the importance of wearing a scapular.? Rightfully so, several readers asked the question “Why?” or asked for for details about this often misunderstood devotion.? My … Continue reading
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What Can Brown Do For You?
While most of you will think of the United Parcel Service when you hear this expression, there’s another kind of “brown” that’s a lot more powerful than UPS… The Brown Scapular! Today, the Church celebrates Our Lady’s appearance to Saint … Continue reading
Posted in Blessed Mother, devotion, devotions, Marian, Mary
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Catholics Make (And How To Avoid Them)
There are many different approaches to living the Catholic Faith.? Some people prefer more traditional devotions such as novenas and formal prayer while others choose to speak to Jesus using spontaneous prayer.? Some like the Charismatic movement while others pray … Continue reading
Posted in apologetics, Catholicism, Christian Living, spiritual direction
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With God, “No” Doesn’t Always Mean “No”!
“No means no!” We’ve all heard this expression and it’s meaning is clear, right?? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there’s one case where “no” doesn’t always mean “no” and, surprisingly, it has to do with unanswered prayer! I feel … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, faith, prayer, trust
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10 Reasons To Go To Confession
Recently on the USCCB media blog, Sister Mary Ann Walsh discussed 10 Points in Favor of Going To Confession.? Here is that?discussion, complete with additional commentary from the?always insightful Fr.?John?Zuhlsdorf.? It’s well worth a read! http://wdtprs.com/blog/2011/07/usccb-media-blog-10-points-in-favor-of-going-to-confession/
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The Perfect Prayer…
The perfect prayer is not one in which we tell God what we wish from Him, but rather one in which we ask God what He wishes from us. (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen) Many of us pray every day using … Continue reading
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What Concerns Me The Most About The Corapi Scandal…
Whenever someone says, ?I belong to Paul,? and another, ?I belong to Apollos,? are you not merely human?? What is Apollos, after all, and what is Paul?? Ministers through whom you became believers, just as the Lord assigned each one.? … Continue reading
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What’s The Best Way To Handle Liturgical Abuse?
For the record, I don’t like holding hands during the Our Father, participating in a “love fest” during the sign of peace, and talking in Church before/after Mass.? I don’t appreciate it?when there are more extraordinary ministers than parishioners or … Continue reading
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Altar Rails And Reverence
In recent years, there has been a trend to remove altar rails from Catholic churches.? This has even?happened in my own parish.? I believe the idea is that the altar rail acts as a barrier between the priest and the … Continue reading
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Two Hearts, One Love
Today and tomorrow are very special days in the Catholic Church, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.? Many of us are familiar with the images which … Continue reading
Posted in devotions, Jesus, Marian, Mary
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