It's not enough to know some things about Jesus. You have to know him personally. Who do you say that he is?

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In today's gospel, Jesus has to try two times to cure a blind man. Sometimes miracles require patience and time.

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The role of temptation is often misunderstood. Being tested is a good way to measure where we're at and to grow.

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St. Valentine's Day is all about love. But what is love all about? True love is found not in movies, but in patient commitment.

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God loves us so much that at times he has sent his mother in person to remind us. At Lourdes, this also included miraculous healings.

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John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the most important thing in his life. And he was willing to die for that belief. We need more Christians like that.

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Having churches, schools, and money is not bad, but the early church didn't have any of these... just the gospel and disciples to spread it.

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Today's feast of the Presentation of Lord completes the Christmas cycle. Jesus became one of us. His tangible presence is still here today.

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King David shows us how much parents can love their children, even when they rebel. The love of God is even greater.

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Jesus is able to calm the storms of life. But the greatest faith is to know, even if he doesn't calm every storm, we're still going to be ok.

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