Category Archives: trust
Ten Saints Every Worrier Should Know
Although we’d rather not admit it, many of us worry (or are tempted to worry) each day of our lives. One of the reasons that we worry is that we sometimes feel we are facing our problems alone. Once … Continue reading
Being Thankful For Storms
As I write this from New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy is on the way to our area. According to the forecasts, the rain and winds could wreak havoc all along the East Coast. Understandably, my initial reaction was to feel … Continue reading
The Year Of Faith – 10 Things You Should Know
In his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei (The Door of Faith), Pope Benedict XVI explained his reasoning behind declaring the Year of Faith (Oct 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013). While I recommend that you read the full document, here … Continue reading
Posted in Catechism, Catholic Life, Catholicism, evangelization, faith, papal, trust
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Are You Afraid? Here Is The Solution…
“When anything disagreeable happens, remember it comes from God and say at once, ‘This comes from God’ and be at peace.” (St. Alphonsus Liguori) As the author of A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible, I often speak about fear. … Continue reading
Gary Zimak: Why I Wrote A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible
I was recently interviewed by Ian Rutherford (the owner of Aquinas and More Catholic Goods) for his Behind The Counter podcast. We discussed my new book A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible. If you’d like to hear my thoughts … Continue reading
Posted in A Worrier's Guide To The Bible, radio, trust, Worrier Warrior, worry
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Have You Burned Your Boat?
Last week, I was speaking to my good friend, mentor and fellow Catholic Evangelist Richard Lane. As is usually the case when I speak with Richard, I was feeling energized and inspired when I hung up the phone. In … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Life, Christian Living, conversion, faith, fear, inspiration, salvation, trust
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Sometimes The “Healthy” Are The Ones Who Need Healing
Even though I’ve never met her personally, I’ve been touched by the plight of Angela Faddis, a young wife and mother who is currently in hospice care as she battles Stage 4 colon cancer. Responding to the plea for … Continue reading
Posted in conversion, healing, miracles, prayer, suffering, teaching, trust
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Why God Sometimes Says “No”
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17) We’ve all experienced those occasions when our prayers seem to have gone “unanswered”. Given the many comments in the Bible … Continue reading
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Can God Cure Cancer? YES…Give Him A Chance!
“Don’t you know God can cure cancer just like a toothache?” (Venerable Solanus Casey, to a woman who believed she had cancer) Do you believe God can cure cancer? While most of us would probably answer in the affirmative, … Continue reading
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A Story Of Courage And An Urgent Prayer Request
It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord works in my life. I often think that I’m doing something for one reason, only to realize that the Lord was attempting to accomplish something completely different by my actions. … Continue reading
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