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From the monthly archives: December 2016

Days of Christmas- Joyful- Born Within Me

By dcalvillo On December 28, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Joyful” we remain as we contemplate the birth of Christ, not only in a manger but in our hearts. The son of God was born into poverty and humble surroundings; perhaps to show us just how far would go on our behalf. Lord, I pray that my life reflect a life of Christ […]

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Glorious Wednesday- Language of Your Love

By dcalvillo On December 14, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Glorious” is the Wednesday when we invite the Holy Spirit into our midst so that the conversations we share during the day will be in the language of love and evangelization. Lord, deepen my conversion so that I may fully receive your Holy Spirit and always be a messenger of Your word. Bring me […]

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“Sorrowful” Tuesday- Real Men Pray

By dcalvillo On December 14, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Real Men Pray the Rosary. Real Men PRAY. On this “Sorrowful” Friday, we recall that Jesus taught us how to pray and by example, when to pray. He taught us how to pray with the words we now call “The Lord’s Prayer.” Matt. 6:9-13; Luke 11: 1-4. He also taught us when to […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- Repent And Be Baptized.

By dcalvillo On December 7, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Glorious” Wednesdays remind us of the role of the Holy Spirit as a part of the Triune God. As we pray our Rosary today, we join with Mary and the disciples as one church united in faith. Acts 2: 1-41. The Holy Spirit descends upon us and unites us with the entire church […]

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“Sorrowful” Friday- Thy Will Be Done

By dcalvillo On December 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Sorrowful” Fridays inspire us to live in a state of ceaseless prayer. Praying the Rosary teaches perseverance in prayer much as Jesus demonstrated to us on multiple occasions but especially in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the “Agony in the Garden”, Jesus reaches out to His Father to address the difficult issues He faces. […]

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