@UtProsim74

Inquirer to be Catechumen, Husband, Dad, Coach.

 South Riding, VA
Joined November 2020
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Pope Leo XIV
@Pontifex1h
Faith can be embodied in all cultures, because it does not identify itself with any of them in a specific one. It dwells within them, shaping them from within according to the “form” of Jesus Christ; that is, through charity, service and the filial recognition of God’s fatherhood. In this way, the Church draws from the various cultures all that is good, beautiful and true, in order to embody and transmit the message of the Gospel. #GeneralAudience
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Like Saints Simon and Jude, Our Lord calls us by name and sends us forth daily to be his apostles and faithful witnesses. This requires, especially these days, courage and conviction. Pray God these gifts will be ours so we may speak the Gospel in love and without compromise.
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Jesus uses the image of a mustard seed (the tiniest of seeds) to teach us that the smallest sacrifices, good deeds, and acts of faith will, with God’s grace, multiply in ways we cannot imagine. With that assurance, there is nothing “too small” or insignificant you will do today.
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We are to love God with “all” our heart, soul, and strength. Is there anything keeping you from loving God unreservedly? We are to love our neighbor as ourself. Is there anyone in need of your forgiveness or outreach? Also remember: God loves you!
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Sometimes we do not see the immediate and visible results of the seeds we plant. Jesus calls us to be patient and to persevere. He assures us that our faithful witness, sacrifices, and good deeds will never be in vain. With his grace, they will bear much fruit. So, keep planting!
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HokieFan@Bluegrass504Oct 24
Happy Birthday, William Boatwright!! 🎉🎂🎈🎊🎁🎉🎂🎈🎊🎁 William Boatwright was part of Frank Beamer's first recruiting class. He was a four-year starter at OG and helped build the foundation for the #Hokies rise to national prominence in the '90s. #HokieLegend 🦃 #ThisIsHome
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God has given you a unique vocation and St. Paul conveys how to respond: “Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received with all humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another through love.” Your “yes” to God’s call is a special gift to all who know you!
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Derek Smith retweeted
Shane Beamer
@CoachSBeamerOct 18
Happy 80th Birthday to my dad! See ya in Columbia in 6 days
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As citizen’s, we are expected to contribute to the building of a strong and just society. Yet, Jesus teaches that no earthly duty or expectation is to take priority over our allegiance to the Lord and his commands. We are not just citizens-we are called to be faithful citizens!
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Jesus calls us to practice integrity and to avoid hypocrisy. In our daily examination of conscience, we must ask if we are who we proclaim to be, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether others are watching or not. Our ultimate goal is to be found pleasing in the sight of God.
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St. Paul says: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Pause and reflect on the extent to which your life reflects to others the fruit of the Spirit. Promise to make the changes that are necessary.
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Jesus wants us to shift our focus from our external appearance to our interior lives. Spend more time today looking deep within to make sure your soul is cleansed from sin and your heart is pure and burning with love. Work on the beauty that really matters!
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Jesus invites us to be free and not enslaved to sin, vices, destructive behaviors, and the old way of living. When we rely on his grace and saving power and follow his commands and teachings, we are transformed and life changes for the better. In Jesus, we are truly free!
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When you are overwhelmed and distressed, pray for the grace to have the conviction of St. Paul: “I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” We find that strength in prayer, the Lord’s Word, and the Sacraments. Never doubt that with God all things are possible.
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Jesus says: “Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and observe it.” That may require us to separate ourselves from the crowd; to face opposition; to endure rejection; and to take up our cross. Yet, it is all worth it in knowing that we will be counted among the “blessed.”
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Jesus loves us too much to allow us to stand in the middle; to be lukewarm; or to be passive. He says: “Whoever is not with me, is against me.” Promise, with God’s grace, to love and serve the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. “Be all-in!”
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When we pray, Jesus urges us “to ask, to seek, and to knock.” When we do so in faith, there is no unanswered prayer. Our Heavenly Father, out of love for us, will always respond by giving us not necessarily what we desire - but what we truly need. So, persevere in prayer.
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HokieFan@Bluegrass504Oct 6
Happy Birthday, Ike Charlton!! 🎉🎂🎈🎊🎁🎉🎂🎈🎊🎁 CB Ike Charlton, of Orlando, FL, led the #Hokies in INTs in 1998 and tied the record with 3 INTs against WVU. He was drafted in the 2nd round by the @Seahawks in 2000 & played for 11 seasons in the NFL & CFL. #DBU 🦃 #LPD 💼
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HokieFan@Bluegrass504Oct 4
Happy Birthday, Ken Oxendine!! 🎉🎈🎊🎁🎂🎉🎈🎊🎁🎂 #Hokies RB Ken Oxendine led the Big East in yards per carry (5.9) and rushing touchdowns (13) in 1996. He was drafted by the @AtlantaFalcons in 1998. 🦃 #HokieLegend
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Derek Smith retweeted
Pope Leo XIV
@PontifexOct 4
Today — on the eighth centenary of his death — I wish to recall a laborer who worked with great fruitfulness in the Lord’s vineyard: Saint Francis of Assisi, whom Jesus Himself asked to repair His Church.
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