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When I first started fly-fishing, I took a fly-casting lesson from a certified professional fly caster (they do exist).  The instructor said, “Let’s see what you got.” Casting a line on a fly rod is similar to throwing a rope. You need momentum. So I swung back and then thrusted my body forward. I thought it... The post Why Does God Glorify Himself? appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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Joel is an odd prophet. He gives us a story about the attack of the locusts. We city folk are not really threatened. What can a grasshopper do? But to a farmer, grasshoppers can be a disaster. Or let’s say you enjoy a glass of wine with your meal. A locust plague will mean that... The post Ash Wednesday appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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After I was ordained, I presided at a wedding and the couple insisted that I go to their reception. Naturally, I didn’t know anyone there except the bride and the groom. I couldn’t hang out with them because they were busy. I sat at a table with people whom I met for the first time.... The post A Family with Privileges appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Light always implies visibility. If you cannot see something, turn the light on. Whenever the Bible mentions light, it always signifies the visibility of God. This is a problem because God is invisible. So when God wants us to see Him, He has to offer light by way of a divine process called “glorification.” That... The post Festival of Lights appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

When Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth asks her a question. It is not the question I would have asked had I been Elizabeth. My question would have been something like this. “How did you know that I needed you to come and help me? How did you know I was expecting a child? My husband... The post Why Is God So Good to Me? appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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