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2024-11-12T14:06:38-07:00

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So why do you think God is punishing us?

Last updated on: November 12, 2024 at 2:06 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

So why do you think God is punishing us? I’m reading more and more commentary from professional religios who seem certain that they know what has caused this pandemic. They don’t think it has anything to do with a virus. According to them, COVID-19 is God’s punishment on us all. Every one of these spiritual whiz kids agrees with every other spiritual whiz kid that the pandemic we are going through is the handiwork of a vengeful god who has... Read more

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2024-11-12T14:11:28-07:00

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Standing Before God: There I Was.

Last updated on: November 12, 2024 at 2:11 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

One day, I will go home to God. So will you. When we stand before Him, how will we answer for our lives? How will we face the truth of who we are and who we have done? Without Jesus, we are all going to hell. Read more

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2024-11-12T14:14:08-07:00

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Germany Says Its Coronavirus Outbreak is Under Control

Last updated on: November 12, 2024 at 2:14 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

Germany says it has COVID-19 on the beat down. Hopefully, that’s true. It can happen. Summer is coming. Maybe the hot weather will slow down the virus and give our scientists time to develop a vaccine. Maybe the summer heat will help us do what Germany has already done. From Vatican News: Germany says coronavirus outbreak under control The health minister of Germany says the month-long lockdown has brought his country’s coronavirus outbreak under control. The comments by Jens Spahn... Read more

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2024-11-12T14:23:15-07:00

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Pray for Rush Limbaugh.

Last updated on: November 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

I’ve been hesitant to write this. Rush Limbaugh is facing death from advanced lung cancer. I absolutely do not want to attack him or do anything that would harm him. At the same time, his behavior at this time in his life is such a bad example that I’ve decided it’s important to say that it is a bad example. He is giving all of us a terrible example of how to face death. He is a very prominent man... Read more

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2024-11-19T09:59:29-07:00

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Every Nation, Every Tribe Shall Praise His Name.

Last updated on: November 19, 2024 at 9:59 am By Rebecca Hamilton

For my great grandmother. r developed a national response to this national emergency. His venal destructiveness, unconcern for the welfare of this country and absolute incompetence placed us all in this position. Instead of governing, he used religious zealots. In bin Laden’s case, he paid them out of his personal fortune, which echoes the billionaire-funded organization behind the crowds we see now. What Trump is doing is no different. In fact, it is exactly the same. I am writing a... Read more

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2024-11-12T14:32:00-07:00

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Joshua Aaron sings Psalm 121 in Hebrew.

Last updated on: November 12, 2024 at 2:32 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

Psalm 121 is a comforting prayer for us in this time of COVID. Joshua Aaron’s version is in Hebrew, with a dance rhythm. Beautiful. Psalm 121 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is... Read more

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2020-04-18T13:00:16-06:00

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We Need Divine Mercy. Especially Now.

Last updated on: April 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

We need God’s mercy at all times, but especially now. Tomorrow is Divine Mercy Sunday. I encourage you with all my heart to take advantage of this great gift of grace which Our Lord has extended to us. In normal times, this is the day that Jesus opens the font of His mercy for all of us. It is a day when you and I can be washed as clean as the moment after our baptism by simply following a... Read more

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2020-04-16T14:42:18-06:00

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Pope Francis Sets Up Commission to Care for Those Affected by COVID-19

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

Pope Francis recently set up a new commission to provide care for people around the world who are affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Caritas Internationalis will play a key role in this effort. Caritas has a huge network of aid agencies in 160 nations. According to Vatican News, “Pope Francis is very much preoccupied with COVID-19, and he wants the Church to express solidarity with the local churches and help them at this moment as a gesture of witnessing the... Read more

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2024-11-12T15:14:06-07:00

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How to Prevent Heart Disease

Last updated on: November 12, 2024 at 3:14 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. Most of these deaths are preventable. Diet, exercise, sleep and control stress is the recipe. You know, all the things nobody wants to do. However, as someone who has had a heart attack, I can tell you, preventing is way better than trying to fix it later. This video outlines the simple things you can do to avoid having that elephant standing on your chest one day. Read more

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2024-11-16T07:48:09-07:00

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Pope Francis Visits Elderly Home

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 7:48 am By Rebecca Hamilton

This is from four years ago. The Holy Father visited what here in America we call a nursing home. He is giving an example for all bishops, as well as you and meet. When was the last time your bishop did something like this? When was the last time you did it? Caring for the sick is one of the things that Jesus specifically said we would be judged for when we die. In fact, He said — and He... Read more

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