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2025-08-27T16:41:31-04:00

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Tragedy in Minneapolis

Last updated on: August 27, 2025 at 4:41 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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Earlier today, a gunman shot through the church windows at a children’s mass in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring seventeen people, including children. This was yet another tragedy impacting our students. Let’s review the situation. What Happened in Minneapolis? While the details are still under investigation, here is what we know: School children at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis attended Mass in the church. During Mass, a gunman approached the side of the church and began shooting through the... Read more

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2025-08-22T13:48:04-04:00

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Discipline: Entering Through the Narrow Gate

Last updated on: August 22, 2025 at 1:48 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday is the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week’s readings focus on discipline and striving to live the Word of God. Jesus tells us to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Let’s take a look. Gospel Text “Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many,... Read more

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2025-08-19T22:26:35-04:00

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Religious Freedom: Perspectives from New York

Last updated on: August 19, 2025 at 10:26 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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Does the New York State law protecting religious freedom truly protect that right? A recent article in the Christian Post raises the question of religious freedom in New York. Let’s take a look. How Did We Get Here? A popular tradition in High Schools across the United States is to allow seniors to “personalize” their parking spaces. High School Seniors express themselves through their designs. School administrators require students to meet specific criteria before they allow them: Students use water-based... Read more

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2025-08-12T14:06:44-04:00

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Division: Understanding Jesus’ Message of Truth

Last updated on: August 12, 2025 at 2:06 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, August 17, is the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time. The gospel reading focuses on Jesus’ truth, which brings division. This gospel is challenging to read, but it has a tremendous message. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 12:49-53: “Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until... Read more

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2025-08-10T17:38:37-04:00

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Gerrymandering: Deepening the Divide in the U.S.

Last updated on: August 10, 2025 at 5:38 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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Battle lines are being fortified in the latest political battle in the U.S.: gerrymandering. Texas Democrats abandoned the state to prevent Republicans from redistricting. What will the impact be as states rewrite electoral maps to strengthen their positions? Let’s take a look. How Did We Get Here? Texas is the latest state in this continuing battle. The oddity with this effort is that historically, the redistricting occurs after a census. Republicans have raised many concerns with the 2020 census as... Read more

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2025-08-06T16:01:18-04:00

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Vigilant: The Call to Be Prepared Always

Last updated on: August 6, 2025 at 4:01 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, August 10, is the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme of the readings is “Be vigilant!” Jesus teaches us to be like servants awaiting their master’s return from a wedding. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 12:35-40 (Short Version): “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants... Read more

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2025-08-03T12:52:39-04:00

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Submarines Positioned Near Russia: What It Means

Last updated on: August 3, 2025 at 12:52 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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On August 1, President Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to be repositioned near Russia in response to escalating rhetoric from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. This repositioning may well escalate tensions even further. Let’s take a look. How Did We Get Here? The latest war of words concerns Trump’s attempt to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine. On the campaign trail, Trump boasted about ending the Ukrainian War on Day 1 of his Presidency. It is clear he... Read more

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2025-07-25T16:31:22-04:00

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Persistence: Sunday Reflection

Last updated on: July 25, 2025 at 4:31 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, July 27, is the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary time. The theme for the readings is persistence. The gospel is from the book of Luke 11:1-13. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Please click the link for the full Gospel Text (Luke 11:1-13): “Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you... Read more

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2025-07-30T08:09:43-04:00

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Unity in a Divided World: A Spiritual Guide

Last updated on: July 30, 2025 at 8:09 am By Dennis McIntyre

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We live in a divided world. We are divided by race, gender, sexual preference, religion, or politics. There is only one way to bring unity in every situation: to follow the model Jesus gave us. Let’s take a look. Jesus the Uniter Jesus repeatedly spoke about unity. He did not focus on simply agreeing, but talked of unity regarding a divine relationship and spiritual purpose. Jesus links the unity of His disciples to the unity of the Trinity, preaching... Read more

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2025-07-19T20:41:05-04:00

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Spiritual Priorities: Insights from the Gospel

Last updated on: July 19, 2025 at 8:41 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, July 20, is the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading is a significant story about spiritual priorities. This is a story about Mary and Martha and their visit with Jesus. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 10:38-42: “Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came... Read more

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