Spirituality
This resource will feature weekly Sunday Reflections based on the readings from Sacred Scripture written by Ted Wolgamot, Psy.D. The readings are found in those cycles common to the Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church, and most mainstream Protestant churches. It will also include a blog written by a guest, articles of interest in the spiritual world, and books that have been found to be of special import.
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Ted
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03:53 pm
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Who do people say that I am? …. Who do you say that I am?” Mk. 8:27&29 Some time ago, a priest was telling me about a church he preached ...
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Tom Carney
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11:15 pm
The Given Moment
Aside from species characteristics, what do all human beings have in common despite differences in beliefs, philosophies, ideologies, political parties and nationalities? The desire to be happy. Happiness means different ...
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Ted
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11:01 am
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Be opened!” Mk. 7:34 A famous Indian Jesuit named Anthony de Mello used to tell the story about “disciples gathered around their master, asking him endless questions about God. ...
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Ted
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06:59 pm
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
“This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Mk. 7:6 I’m a hypocrite. The meaning of that word comes from what the ancient ...
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Tom Carney
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03:56 pm
Are We Practical Atheists?
I recall reading that during the Cold War, at a time when the Soviet Union was officially atheist and religious practice was forbidden, Russians – even Communist party members – ...
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Tom Carney
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03:57 pm
Me or Us?
Recently, I attended a reception for the new pastor of our little parish in Granger, IA. I was sitting at a table with fellow parishioners when the priest, who is ...