We can think that because we are tempted, we are bad people, as temptation can lead to sin. But temptation is not sin. It actually makes us like Jesus, who was also tempted by Satan. When we are tempted, we call on Jesus to be with us and help us to resist the lure of Satan to sin. 

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As we enter the season of Lent, are we entering with busy hearts, just trying to fit everything into our lives.  Or, are we approaching Lent with humility and gentleness, as a time of retreat, allowing ourselves to be loved by God?

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Fr. Ryan and Deacon Rob sit down to discuss the season of Lent, giving insights and tips for a fruitful and holy Lent.  Lent is a season where the entire Church goes on retreat together, into the desert for 40 days, how will you spend your Lent?

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Quite often, what is stored away in our heart is our neglect of ourselves.  When we take the time to listen to and honor what is in our hearts and share it with the Lord, we are able to come alive, and live in the Father's love.  

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Ahead of a the Sacrament of Confession, Fr. Ryan shares with the men on the Christ Renews His Parish Retreat the importance of masculine vulnerability.  When we let down our guard and let the little child inside of us show, we can be cared for by our Heavenly Father, forgiven, and brought into His family. 

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Lent is coming soon! What are you doing this year for Lent? Cari and Tommy share 101 things to give up or take up this Lent which you can take to prayer and ask the Lord what He is calling you to do this Lent. 

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When we take part in the Mass, we are engaging in something holy, where God touches earth in the sacred mysteries.  We use exquisite vestments, adorn our altar, process with a fancy Gospel book, to help awaken our senses to the truth that Infinite Beauty is present with us, and speaking to us through the Mass. 

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Deacon Rob and Deacon Dave share their stories of their deaconate vocations, highlights from their ministries, and share tips for all to deepen their prayer life as we celebrate the Jubilee of Deacons during this year of hope. 

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Jesus talks about giving us living water, but how do we find it? It is in the times of silence, 15 minutes a day as Bishop Malesic suggests in his new document, A Flourishing Apostolic Church, that we find the Lord and our thirst is quenched by His living water. 

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Fr. Ryan sits down with parishioners Jennifer and Andre Calabretta to hear their love story and how their marriage has blossomed over its 20 years. They share helpful tips and wishes for marriages of every age and stage as they reflect on the blessings and challenges of marriage. 

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