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Got Joy? Latest posts 12-13-19

Three posts this week: I discovered our joyful duty of passing it on. As Pope Paul VI wrote: Here lies the test of truth, the touchstone of evangelization: it is unthinkable that a person should accept the Word and give himself to the kingdom without becoming a person who bears witness to it and proclaims it in his turn. Then, In Bread Upon the Waters, Deanna Klingel tells the true story of Father Tien Duong, a Catholic priest who grew up in the strife and hardship of Communist Vietnam. The biography is filled with incredible personal stories told to Deanna during her long hours with Fr. Tien. Fr. Bob Hilz teaches us that the Eucharistic Liturgy, the Mass, is the clearest source of God-power in our life. The liturgy, in the scriptures, teaches us how to live a good Godly life on earth and provides us the energy and power to do that.

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CWG: Bread Upon the Waters – an authentic adventure

Although Tien, as a child, knew he would be a priest, this dream was not just a fleeting aspiration but a sure calling. His courage and perseverance never wavered through unspeakable torment. Bread Upon the Water is quite an inspiring tale of intrigue, deception, clever tactics and trust in God. Humanness emerges from the pages in many scenes. Tien’s mother, Pham Toa fascinates me. I can see where he gets his strong-willed spirit—and his gentle generosity. She’s not afraid to stand up to the soldiers by spitting on them when they confiscate her wares in the marketplace. She walks for days to bring food to her imprisoned husband and takes in relatives and friends in need. Stoically she tells two of her sons goodbye, perhaps forever, for their chance to find freedom far away from their homeland.

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Got Joy? Latest posts 12-6-19

Kendra Von Esh’s personal observations make her story come alive as the Lord guides her from Reconciliation to spiritual direction to Catholic radio. Purchase Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story: Tools, Tips, and Testimonies paperback and get the Kindle version free. Fr. Bob Hilz: Every day of our life is nearer to our personal judgment at the end of our life on earth. Advent gives us time to adjust our life schedule. It is “winter cleaning” not spring cleaning which is for Lent. 

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NewEvangelizers: Kendra’s Dilemma–Am I Catholic?

Kendra was a cradle Catholic but without understanding or practicing the doctrine or engaging in the sacraments. This gifted, rich party girl, whose career and worldliness controlled her life, had a passion for well-being which led her to go on a diet that cleansed her body as well as her spirit. Following the plan, she went back to Catholicism by attending the nearest Catholic church for Easter Sunday Mass with a hangover and not sure what to do during Mass. She continued to go to Mass while catechizing herself.

She empathizes with others who might want to return to the church, telling them, “Jesus meets you where you are.”

Her description of her confession after 26 years is priceless:

It was as if I was fainting but still upright and coherent. I felt a bit like I was floating, yet I remained on my knees. My whole body radiated with a sense of peace .. like the best drug I have ever had.

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Got Joy? Latest posts 10-31-19

Am I Catholic? Kendra’s personal observations make her story come alive as the Lord guides her from Reconciliation to spiritual direction to Catholic radio. Featured on CatholicMom.com Buy One, Gift One Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story for .99 If you have not yet purchased  Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story paperback on Amazon you can get in...