Author Archives: Gary Zimak
The Many Faces Of Martyrdom
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it (Mt 16:25) Today, the Church remembers the First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church.? These Christians, who were … Continue reading
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An Unexpected Retreat
I’ve been feeling really burned out lately…mainly caused by too much “burning the candle at both ends”.? Working a full time job, blogging, hosting a radio show and running to the hospital to visit my mother has really taken a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, family, inspiration, peace
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How Can I Know The Will Of God In My Life?
Great question, right? Many of us are struggling to discern this on a daily basis.? Fr. John Bartunek addresses this difficult question?using very?clear and simple language.? One of the things that I really like about this post is his answer … Continue reading
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A Great Day In Philly
Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and meeting with Donna Farrell, the Director of Communications.? As someone who grew up and lived in the City of Brotherly Love for most of my life, this was … Continue reading
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3 Reasons Why The Eucharist REALLY Matters
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, commonly referred to as Corpus Christi, I thought it would?be a good idea to point?out 3 benefits we obtain by receiving?the Sacrament of the Eucharist.? Why … Continue reading
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The Greatest Love Story Of All Time
“Pause before the tabernacle by yourself, for no special reason, even without saying a thing, simply remaining in His presence, contemplating the supreme gestures of love contained in the consecrated Bread.” (Blessed Pope John Paul II – April, 1995) On … Continue reading
God Wants You Happy!
Now that’s what I want to hear!? I don’t know about you, but I find this to be a very comforting thought.? Mary DeTurris Poust interviews Fr. Jonathan Morris about his new book,?God Wants You Happy, over on the OSV … Continue reading
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What If Today Is Your Last Day?
“Since, when the hour of reckoning comes, you’ll be sorry for not having used this time in the service of God, why don’t you arrange and use it now as you would wish you’d done if you were dying?” (St. … Continue reading
The Cost Of Discipleship (And Knowing When To Shut Your Mouth!)
Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.? But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father.??”Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have … Continue reading
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Pray For Our Priests!
Here’s a very nice prayer for priests, courtesy of Deacon Greg Kandra.? I couldn’t agree more with his sentiments that we need to pray for our priests more than ever!
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