Michael Orange
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...
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The Clergy Corner
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...
Michael Orange
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Healing, Prayer, & Preaching...
Ask yourself, have you ever healed, prayed, and preached? Certainly we don’t have the healing powers that of Jesus, but He has given us...
Michael Orange
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The Importance of God's Wisdom
Godly wisdom is one of the most important components of godliness. It is not only a gift from God but also an essential part of your...
Michael Orange
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Surrender to God like St. Stephen
FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR. FEAST DAY – 26th DECEMBER Myself and brother deacon’s all over the world celebrated the feast of...
Michael Orange
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The Importance of the New Year
The archbishop of Washington asked Catholics in the D.C. area to keep in mind the religious importance of New Year’s Day. “Just as Mary...
Michael Orange
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A Linus Christmas
I think we all know the Charlie Brown Christmas. I think as a kid we waited to see the Charlie Brown Christmas because Christmas was...
Michael Orange
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Do You Feed Your Soul in the Divine Life?
Question: would starve you your child, spouse, family member, or even a close friend? Of course not! But how often do we starve our soul?...
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