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The Gospel tells us what it was like for Mary Magdalene and the other disciples to discover the empty tomb, and to allow their sorrow to cautiously evolve into possibility and then passionate faith. The Resurrection here does not lead us down that gradual path, but rather captures the moment when Christ emerges triumphant from his tomb. The image of Christ is strong in victory and ready for action as one foot rests on top of his tomb, propelling him forward. His gaze is direct, piercing: an expression of the supernatural order, of ultimate sovereignty. His halo is like a crown, his flag of triumph is like a scepter; Christ transitions here not only from death to life, but from the Rabbi who walked the roads of Galilee to the Risen Lord who reigns in majesty. The Easter Sequence reverberates through the image: “Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.” For the full reflection go to " Arts & Faith: Easter S...

This TWit video web cast on Heartbleed discusses what you should know.  At the most basic level, we should all change our passwords.  This is pretty good advice, it might be a good time to clean up our passwords.  If you are like me, you have many passwords that you can no longer remember because your browser remembers everything.  Watch this video for good advice on creating good high quality passwords.

Some commercials make me laugh every time I see them.  This one does But what happens to a brain when we lie? Are there some easy tips to spot a lie? Daily Infograpic addressed these questions in a post on 4/12/14.

Pope Francis addressed engaged couples about their commitment to eachother and the natural fear of vowing to remain togheter forever.  Instead of addressing, his session functioned as a question and answer meeting.  During which he offered some advice: Pray for your spouse Pray with your spouse. This can often be difficult as we tend to feel vulnerable. By beginning with formal prayers (those we memorize or learned as a child) we can later add deeper thoughts and feelings. Pray for love.  One simple suggestion was when praying the "Our Father" we say "give us this day our daily love ".  Jesus said "bread" to indicate what is needed. In marriage, love is needed. Originally posted on " Together for Life online "

This was a great response to a little girl's question about being called a nerd.  

It seems that the home of choice will change for the millennial generation (28 and younger). A recent study showed that over 60% of  millennials prefer to live in cities as opposed to the suburbs like their parents.  There are a number of factors in their choice.  Many cities are redesigning themselves to cater to a pedestrian population with neighborhoods with small local shops, walking paths, and most importantly a community spirit.  Only 66% of millennials living in these cities own cars and those that do prefer to walk whenever possible. Check out " New Urbanism " a site devoted to creating livable sustainable communities. Millennials Choose Cities Over Suburbs - Rent - realtor.com

Be sure of our prayers for you, “that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky” (Philippians 2:15). 1. RECOGNIZE THE NEAR OCCASION OF SIN Observing the world around us and knowing ourselves is key to avoiding sinful situations. 2. SIN IS WORSE THAN AWKWARDNESS This ties directly into the first point.  Most often we participate in sinful activities because we want to avoid the awkwardness of leaving.  What's worse sin or embarrassment?  Think about this one. 3. FAST This is an old form of prayer, one that we often overlook. Fasting from pleasurable things (sweets, games, snacks, Star Trek...) teaches us to control our impulses and helps discipline our desires.  Ultimately, fasting will help us avoid "near occasions of sin". 4. CONFESS REGULARLY Think of sin as weighted chain tied to your feet.  The more we sin the heavier the w...

Here’s a great quote from Fr. Solanus Casey to help start your day: “Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks — then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle.” This is a is good message to share with the people we meet today.  Jesus tells us to " Because I go  to the Father: and whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, that will I do: that the Father may be glorified in the Son." John: 14:13 Human Heroes: How to be Extraordinary Every Day | LifeTeen.com for Catholic Youth