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The Clergy Corner
Michael Orange
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Young Adults Deepening Their Faith
Belief in the Catholic faith is a personal and profound choice that can provide guidance, purpose, and a sense of belonging to young...
Michael Orange
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Live Our Catholic Faith
I read a good article recently from Catholic Online talking about our faith. I thought you would enjoy these ten goals we should all...
Michael Orange
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Live On Mission
A few days ago listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz Catechism in a year he talked about “Live on Mission.” His point was to focus on what Jesus...
Michael Orange
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Catholicism & Golf?
On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Kevin Lopata, a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Kevin was a teacher...
Michael Orange
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Music & Liturgy
On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Bob Mason about music liturgy! Why do we play what we play for Mass? Why...
Michael Orange
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Why I should have a spiritual director…what???
Many people think it is only the religious who need spiritual directors to help them discern their call to a religious vocation. Well we...
Michael Orange
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Of Troubled Hearts
I know we are in the Easter season and the joy we share because of His death and resurrection brings us hope. We still live in a troubled...
Maryrose Orange
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Starving for Him
A few years back, there were images on the web of Pope Francis kissing the disfigured face of a man in St. Peter’s Square. I found the...
Michael Orange
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The Easter Season
Beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing for 50 days is an opportunity for us to cultivate a spirit that defines who we are as...
Michael Orange
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Victory Over Death!
Today we experience Jesus’ victory over death. What joy in knowing that God’s love is stronger than death! St. Francis de Sales notes:...
Michael Orange
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Made Whole
A wonderful reflection from Fr. Jim Konicki from Holy Name of Jesus, Schenectady, New York He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out...
Michael Orange
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Forty Days = Your Entire Life
“Forty” is a significant number. In Scripture, it is used more than 145 different times. For example, the rain during the Great Flood...
Michael Orange
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Experience God’s love and mercy by encountering Jesus in new ways!
A good thing to ponder. When Jesus began His ministry, he called disciples to himself – “follow me” or “come after me” He said to them....
Michael Orange
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Litany of Humility
Litany of Humility...... I would advocate that a spiritual life of any depth is unattainable without first setting your course down the...
Michael Orange
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We are called to be Saints!
A good Lenten reflection from Pope Francis: Being a saint doesn't require spending long hours in prayer, but rather living life open to...
Michael Orange
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Lenten Reflection
Lenten Reflection...... Are we deaf to the Lord? As I was reading Mark (7:31-37) this morning it spoke about Jesus healing a deaf Man....
Michael Orange
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Would Jesus pick me?
I have talked about the Chosen series that I have been watching in a few of my homilies. The Chosen is a television series created,...
Michael Orange
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The Nicene Creed: Explained
I found this great article by Will Wright which explains what we believe. Take time to read and pray to understand more deeply our faith....
Maryrose Orange
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The Heart of a Child
When my 4-year-old grandson knows I’m going to visit, he is usually waiting. If it’s cold weather, he’ll be just inside the door. If...
Michael Orange
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How to Receive the Eucharist
I found this great article by Father Adrian J. Parcher O.S.B which talks about the lack of the sense of reverence, dignity, and awe that...
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