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This makes me think… about how hell reflects the refusal to choose life

A Second Death Hell is a second death. This is what the Book of Revelation says (Revelation 21:8). Just as there is an eternal life, there is an eternal death. Eternal life is a second life; eternal death is a second death. Our first death can be a passage not only to eternal life but…

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Among Women Podcast #153: Joy!

This week’s episode is a special edition of Among Women, where we depart from our normal format and take time to consider a subject more in depth, with input from our listening audience. In this episode I spend some time sharing on the subject of joy, and how J.O.Y. is an acronym for a Christian…

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Adventing… a microcosm of real life

So, my latest column at Patheos is the requisite nod to the liturgical calendar, but its more about ALL the comings of Christ in my experience… that the season of Advent really lights up an awareness of the sacred found in every day. Here’s a excerpt: Advent is not just a liturgical season, it’s a…

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This makes me think… about being joyful.

If so mighty and excellent a Lord, then, came into the Virgin’s womb and chose to appear scorned, needy, and poor in this world so that anyone utterly poor and in absolute need heavenly nourishment might become rich in Him, then you should rejoice. Smile! Be joyful! ~ St Clare of Assisi, Letters

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