Mercy and Justice – Why One Cannot Be Without the Other
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by Alvin Peña
3y ago
We cherish stories that speak to our realities and to the adversities that we encounter. In numerous ways, they help us perceive life better. For this reason, Jesus told countless timely parables during His day and many of these are well-known and loved today. However, there is a parable that appears out of place in […] The post Mercy and Justice – Why One Cannot Be Without the Other appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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Spiritual Strength for the Present Spiritual War
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by Alvin Peña
4y ago
One of the most significant childhood lessons that my siblings and I learned was the duty to respect our elders. We learned the importance of remaining quiet and attentive when older people are addressing us, of speaking respectfully and honestly when we are given the opportunity to talk, and of valuing and appreciating our seniors. […] The post Spiritual Strength for the Present Spiritual War appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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Giving Witness in the Spirit after Pentecost
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by Alvin Peña
4y ago
Waiting for the Holy Spirit to Empower Us Sacred Scripture tells us that while meeting with His disciples, our Lord Jesus Christ instructed them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for “the promise of the Father about which [they had] heard [him] speak…” He also informed them, “you will receive power when the holy […] The post Giving Witness in the Spirit after Pentecost appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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The Lord’s Favors Are Not Exhausted
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by Alvin Peña
4y ago
We have all faced difficult times. Many of these have been moments in which it seems that things just continue to get worse and worse. We encounter one misfortune after the next. We do not seem to see the improvement we are hoping for. We become worried and are filled with anxiety. Our thoughts center […] The post The Lord’s Favors Are Not Exhausted appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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Living in Times of Mass Cancellations
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by Alvin Peña
4y ago
Saddening News This weekend, the Archdiocese of New York canceled all Masses. The letter announcing this news stated, “In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of medical experts, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled beginning this weekend, March 14-15, 2020.” While it saddens me that […] The post Living in Times of Mass Cancellations appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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What True Freedom Really Looks Like
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by Alvin Peña
5y ago
            “Give me liberty or give me death!” With these notable words articulated in a 1775 speech, Patrick Henry expressed the immense desire he possessed for freedom. This statement summed up the plea that ultimately impelled the Virginia House of Burgesses to mobilize for military action. A few weeks later, […] The post What True Freedom Really Looks Like appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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Ascending with Jesus Christ
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by Alvin Peña
5y ago
It’s Hard to Say Goodbye We know how tough departures can be. Saying “so long” or “farewell” to a loved one whom we may not see again can sometimes be a bittersweet, melancholic, heartbreaking, or even traumatic experience. These last adieus are certainly ingrained in our memory and our loved ones’ final words and actions […] The post Ascending with Jesus Christ appeared first on Catholicism FELT - Faith, Evangelization, Life and Theology ..read more
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