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We make promises to other people throughout our lives. When we are young, if we get confirmed, we promise the church that we will be faithful members.  If we get married, we promise our spouse that we will love and cherish him or her.  And if we buy a house and get a mortgage, we…

“Strength of character means the ability to overcome resentment against others, to hide hurt feelings, and to forgive quickly.” – Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik Having your feelings get hurt is part of the mixed bag of dealing with other human beings. Unfortunately, people can be insensitive.  And sometimes people can be intentionally hurtful. But unless…

I live in a part of the country where we have woods, four seasons, and not surprisingly, deer. Like all of God’s creatures, deer are a mixed bag.  They are beautiful, elegant creatures.  But they are also herbivores.  So, you have to be careful what you plant in your yard.  Otherwise, your flower garden becomes…

There is an old saying that goes, “Quitters never win, and winners never quit.” What rubbish.  Now, of course, if you have goals or dreams that you wish to accomplish, you shouldn’t stop pursuing them just because you hit bumps in the road.  Obstacles are a natural part of the journey when trying to do…
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