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Ash Wednesday - my 2025 Lenten Journey begins
Today is Ash Wednesday and I begin my Lenten Journey by reading (and praying) Pope Clement's Universal Prayer. What wonderful way to...

John Dolezal
Mar 51 min read
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Preparation for Lent 2025
Ash Wednesday will fall on March 5th this year, and Lent will run through April 17th. My plan for spiritual development is to use "The...

John Dolezal
Feb 191 min read
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"Are We Pilgrims or Wanderers?"
Reading Pope Francis's February 16th homily sparks much to ponder on. The homily focuses on the "beatitudes" and the invitation to "build...

John Dolezal
Feb 171 min read
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"The Seven Souls of Saint John Paul II" by George Weigel
This past October I watched a wonderful video on Pope John Paul II. In the video, "distinguished Senior Fellow George Weigel discusses...

John Dolezal
Feb 131 min read
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“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid." (Hebrews 13:6)
This morning, while pondering on the daily scripture readings, I felt renewed confidence for the power of our awesome God. Specifically,...

John Dolezal
Feb 71 min read
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Docility for my Guardian Angel
Docility, "the willingness to be receptive, to listen, and to learn." Lord, help me to be docile so that my Guardian Angel can message me...

John Dolezal
Jan 111 min read
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"The Angelic Doctor’s Angelic Doctrine" - article by John R. Gilhooly
Angels are real, everywhere, and exist to serve as God's messengers. Reading John Gilhooly's article, "The Angelic Doctor's Angelic...

John Dolezal
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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"Overcoming 'Neutrality'"
One of my daily habits is to read the "Daily Gospel Reflection" on the "My Catholic Life" website. Today's Gospel Reflection comes from...

John Dolezal
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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"First Belong to God"
First Belong to God is a book written by Austen Ivereigh and it is a "Eight-Day Retreat" based on St. Ignatius's "Spiritual Exercises."...

John Dolezal
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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"Imitate the 10 Amazing Virtues of the Blessed Mother"
Genevieve Netherton has provided us a wonderful blog post on the goodcatholic.com website. Netherton cites St. Louis de Monfort's "ten...

John Dolezal
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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