Tag Archives: sin

I am Sinful

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Theresa

When was the last time you said the words:  “Bless me Father, for I have sinned…”   Actually, the better question might be:  When was the last time you said those words and meant them?  If you are not Catholic they … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Whose Truth

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Theresa

Over the course of the months of June and July my regular Bible Study group decided that we would switch course, for just the summer months.  Instead of following the work of one particular book or letter, we would instead … Continue reading →

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Peter

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Theresa

Yesterday I began my blog by asking the question:  Who committed the greater betrayal, the greater sin — Judas or Peter?  The remainder of the blog was dedicated to understanding just what Judas did, possible reasons he did them and … Continue reading →

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Judas

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Theresa

Who committed the greater betrayal, the greater sin — Peter or Judas?  Interesting question wouldn’t you say?  It is so easy to condemn Judas because of his well known choice of treachery.  Even to this day to call someone a … Continue reading →

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Going to Confession

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Theresa

“Bless me Father for I have sinned.”  Those of you who are Catholic will recognize this beginning of a great and sacred prayer of the Church called Confession, Penance or Reconciliation.  As a child I remember going to a Catholic … Continue reading →

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Choose Life

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Theresa

Yesterday I had a chance encounter with a parishioner that drew me back into a spiral of pain that had its summit in a betrayal that occurred this time last year.  The mother-in-law of a woman I would have called … Continue reading →

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Crash

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Theresa

A part of the life of an involved Catholic minister is that next week (Ash Wednesday) begins one of the most busiest seasons of the year —  Lent which is followed by Easter which is followed by sacraments such as … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready to Meet Your Maker

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Theresa

How much time do you think you have to reform your life?  I don’t think there is a single person in the world who believes they are living exactly as God would want.  (And if they do think this then, … Continue reading →

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Ephphatha — Be Opened

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Theresa

Tomorrow, Friday the 13th, I will be presiding and preaching at our parish communion service.  Our priest/pastor is gone for a few days vacation and since he goes with a group of fellow priests the possibilities for fill-in are few … Continue reading →

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Selfish vs Self Destruction

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Theresa

Today I would like to talk about selfishness.  Each of us have a voice in our head or heart that helps us to decide how we act in any given situation.  I would define selfishness as being the voice in hour … Continue reading →

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