How is it that two people can look at the same thing, but see something completely different? Here’s how Pontius Pilate and St Dismas saw Jesus differently during his final moments. 

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Work has dignity because of the dignity of the worker. From the medical field to the construction site, and from the stay at home parent to the disabled veteran, every human person needs a sense of meaningful purpose. Without it, we lose an essential piece of what makes us human. 

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Three events converged this weekend: the conclusion of National Vocation's Awareness Week, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica this Sunday, and Veteran's Day coming up this Tuesday. What do all three of these have in common? Holy Zeal.

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Even after someone experiences a conversion, they still sin because of their brokenness. We all need to go through a process of purification, and suffering can be the opportunity we didn’t know we needed. 

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Like the Pharisee in the parable, we tend to compare ourselves to others and lean too much into our spiritual resumes. The tax collector shows us the better way by praying The Jesus Prayer. 

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The most important, effective, and powerful thing that you can do for someone you love is to pray for them. Our prayers are like lightning bolts where divine power meets human surrender. Prayer is so much more than a mental health exercise. We pray because the world depends on it. 

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Gratitude is more than good manners. It keeps grace alive in us. Pride keeps us from happiness, but humility makes us grateful. 

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Our efforts will always fall short to some degree, but God’s favor doesn’t depend on our success or results. It’s freely given; and when his grace meets our limitations, something extraordinary happens. 

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Our lack of faith is not due to a lack of evidence, but to our hardness of heart. If you’re feeling doubtful, discouraged, or self-concerned, the solution to your misery may be surprising to you. 

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Why does Jesus praise the dishonest steward? Not for his dishonesty, but for his prudence. True wealth is not measure by how much we accumulate, but in how much we give away. 

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