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The apostles James and John ask for something they cannot have, but their attachment to Christ is greater. What are our attachments?

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The young rich man knows that there must be something more to inheriting eternal life, and he asks. He is too attached to his wealth to listen to the answer. What is the Lord helping us to discern this day?

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Jesus teaches that divorces a result of hardness of heart - disorder. What would be a properly ordered heart?

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Jesus instructs us to do what every it takes, even to maim ourselves, to avoid sin. What does that mean?

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When our passions and desires are out of order, we will have problems, both internally and in society. How do we order our passions? To Christ's Passion!

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It is not enough that our ears are opened and we speak our faith - we must take up our cross.

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During the Children's Mass for John Ireland School, we discussed mercy, and why we should be merciful.

Jesus heals the deaf man with an impediment, and He is willing to heal us. Do we want to hear the voice of God?

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Jesus asks if we are willing to keep following Him? It's not enough to choose just once, but every day.

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Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Eucharist. Have we properly discerned His presence and prepared our heart, ready to apply the grace we receive?

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