Author Archives: Gary Zimak

Seeing With Christian Eyes

“The eyes of the world see no further than this life, as mine see no further than this wall when the church door is shut.? The eyes of the Christian see deep into eternity.” (St. John Vianney) You’ve all heard … Continue reading

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I Am With You Always…

Sometimes I just need a reminder…Thank you, Jesus!

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Father Corapi – Just The Facts…UPDATED

UPDATE (5:48 PM) 😕 After listening to Father Corapi’s latest message this afternoon, I want to emphasize a few things: 1. Father Corapi and all affected parties DESPERATELY need prayers.? PLEASE PRAY! 2. Father Corapi is very angry and is … Continue reading

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John Corapi – Where Do We Go From Here?

The past 24 hours have been very enlightening for me.? I’ve reached a new record for traffic on my website, which normally would make me happy…but I wish the circumstances were different.? My blog about Fr. Corapi’s decision to leave … Continue reading

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What Fr. Corapi Doesn’t Get

His supreme business was to be a Savior; but for the moment that included obedience to His earthly guardians. (A reflection on Luke 2:51 by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, from his book Life Of Christ) By now, many of you … Continue reading

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Let’s Give The Holy Spirit Some Credit!

Yesterday I wrapped up my series on the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit.? When thinking about these gifts, many of us will respond with the words: “So what!” We sometimes fall into a wishy-washy, fluffy interpretation of the 7 … Continue reading

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The 7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Fear Of The Lord

Fear of the Lord is easily the most misunderstood out of all the Holy Spirit?s gifts.? Simply put, fear of the Lord is the gift of reverence for Him as our creator.? It allows us to remember exactly who we … Continue reading

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The 7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Piety

The gift of piety allows us to relate to God as our loving Father and the rest of mankind as our brothers and sisters.? It helps us to see everyone as a child of God.? Through this gift, the Holy … Continue reading

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The 7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Fortitude

Let’s continue our discussion of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit by examining the gift of fortitude.? For this post, I?d like to step aside and present the thoughts of three great Catholic theologians: Blessed Pope John Paul II, … Continue reading

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The 7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Counsel

Today we?ll look at the gift of counsel.? This gift helps us to have a good conscience and keep on the path that leads to God.? Simply?put, it allows us to make the?right?decision in a particular?situation.? More than?”good judgment”, counsel?is … Continue reading

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