Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom

Like the apostles in today’s Gospel passage, we are all on a steep ascent to that point in time when we will see our Lord and Savior in all His glory. But, between here and there lie many outcroppings, rockfalls, avalanches. and storm clouds that can leave us breathless and frostbitten. The current state of the economy has left many people wandering and lost in the valley of gloom. To get back on top again, we may have to use some of the techniques that experienced rock climbers rely on. Read More...
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Getting Beyond Grief

The illness or loss of a loved one can be a very grievous, painful experience. But, by turning to the Divine Physician, we can find the spiritual healing we need Read More...
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Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene

Like a good friend, Jesus is always beside us, even in our darkest hour. He wants to answer our prayers. He can double our joy and divide our grief. Read More...
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He Sees All Our Pain

Throughout life, we will all deal with some degree of pain. Whether it is physical or emotional, pain does not feel good. We seek to expel it anyway we can. I have often wondered why God even allows His children to suffer. Wouldn't it be easy enough for Him to protect our hearts from all sorrows and block all attacks of pain in our body? It would seem so, but God sees a much bigger picture.
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Coping With Grief and Loss

In almost all cases, our daily trials and tribulations pale in comparison to what Jesus suffered. Furthermore, they are our problems, not someone else's. Jesus, on the other hand, took on everybody else's burden. So great was the physical strain, He could not do it alone. He needed the help of Simon of Cyrene.
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