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Psalm 51, a powerful lenten prayer

Psalm 51

A few years back, I was in search of a lenten prayer that would enrich my lenient journey. That’s when I discovered Psalm 51, a powerful lenten prayer. As I was listening to the radio one day, the host of…

A Father, Daughter and a Dog

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“Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!” My father yelled at me. “Can’t you do anything right. Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me, daring me to…

Sing a new song to The Lord

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I love to sing. I’m a proud American of Italian decent so why wouldn’t I? Years ago, I used to sing for a living but these days I do my singing in the shower, the car, and at Sunday Mass.…

Jesus = Religion

jesus = religion

I’m not exactly sure why, but there are times when God likes to shake things up immensely. For instance, the day Jesus was born – when he came down and walked among us – the word made flesh. Now if…

Am I Catholic?

By Natalia Gallo So, I grew up Catholic. Sit. Stand. Kneel. Peace be with you. I went to catechism every single Sunday. I was baptised. I was reconciled. I made my first communion. I was confirmed under St. Teresa of…