Category Archives: love

How Important Is Love?

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Gary Zimak

A Reflection on the Mass Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the … Continue reading →

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Now, That’s What I Call Love!

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Gary Zimak

Looking for something to cheer you up? Take a look at the opening paragraph of the Cathechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make … Continue reading →

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Doing God’s Will Doesn’t Have To Feel Good!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Gary Zimak

  “Father, if you are willing, remove this chalice from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42) In the course of my travels, I have met many people who genuinely desire to follow God’s will. Many … Continue reading →

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Dear Lord…Thank You For My Enemies!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Gary Zimak

  For the most part, people who read my blog care about becoming more spiritual. If I had to guess, I’d say that the vast majority of my readers are just like me…Catholics who want to learn more about the … Continue reading →

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Join The Fraternity Of Kindness

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gary Zimak

  (Listen to Following The Truth on BlogTalkRadio every Friday at 8 PM Eastern as Gary discusses the book, “The Hidden Power Of Kindness” by Father Lawrence Lovasik!) If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but … 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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The Greatest Love Story Of All Time

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Gary Zimak

“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 →

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