grace, peace

Peacemakers

The daily news depresses me. With the news comes that horrible feeling of helplessness. I’ve tried tuning it out, but it doesn’t work. So what

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prophecy

Fear, Suffering, and Fixing

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great

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mainstream feminism

Fear or Faith?

The long walk from the city shelter back to the nuns’ shelter was foreboding: the streets were not well lighted, most of the lights were

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despair, ordeal, sad, depressed, girl

God’s Love Conquers Fear

When we undergo trials, we fight the battle of fear. Fear of the current situation, fear of the future, fear of what will happen to

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hope

Be Not Afraid

The West, in particular our little corner of it here in the United States, is writhing through what is either the embarrassing throes of a

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shame, the here and now, troubled waters, transhumanism

Troubled Waters

Consider the Gospel according to Matthew. As Peter tried to walk on water toward our Lord, he became frightened of the strong winds and cried

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Be Not Afraid

Be Not Afraid. These words have been striking me in recent days… During Advent, we hear of the angel’s appearance to Mary, and his subsequent

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fear, evil, light, darkness

The Fear Factor

We certainly have reason to be afraid these days. Frankly, there are times when I just do not want to leave my home. Fear can

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hope

Faith Not Fear

Everyday events bombard us with what seems to be bad news compounded by bad news. Fear becomes more of a factor in our lives.  Fear

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intension, charity

Suicidal Thoughts

When you have a little time, please visit my website JohnCatoir.com, and scroll down past the white cross, then click on the left side under

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