Category Archives: suffering

Recognizing Jesus In The Eucharist

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Gary Zimak

And it happened that, while He was with them at table, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized Him… (Luke 24:30-31) For the second … Continue reading →

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“Woman, Why Are You Weeping?”

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Gary Zimak

But Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb. (John 20:11) The gospel reading from today’s Mass teaches us an important lesson. Sometimes, as in Mary Magdalene’s case, we get so … Continue reading →

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No Greater Love…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Gary Zimak

Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13) On this day, approximately 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ suffered and died on a cross so that you and I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Feel Sorry For Jesus…

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Gary Zimak

For several years, my reaction to Our Lord’s Passion was the same: How could the authorities do this to Jesus? How could people cry out “Crucify Him”? What did He ever do to deserve this? How could Peter and … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Way To End Up In Hell…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Gary Zimak

As humans, we have a tendency to do things that “feel good”. Conversely, we like to avoid things that are unpleasant. When we are young, this practice often keeps us out of trouble. Speaking from personal experience, very few … Continue reading →

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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled! 2-13-12

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Gary Zimak

If you’re encountering trials today, today’s 60-second audio message should help you out.? The message of Saint James reminds us of the positive effect of trials in our lives and gives us advice for obtaining wisdom.? Have a BLESSED … Continue reading →

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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled! 2-8-12

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gary Zimak

Here’s my daily 60 second “anti-anxiety” message. Taken from Psalm 55:22, we must never forget that the Lord wants us cast our burdens upon Him!? By doing so, we will experience peace.? God Bless You! Let Not Your Hearts … Continue reading →

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The Feast Of St. Stephen – A Case Of Bad Timing?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Gary Zimak

“If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) One day after the beautiful celebration of Christmas, the Church honors the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen.? Talk … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces Of Martyrdom

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Gary Zimak

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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