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Author - Fr. Mike Stubbs

in the beginning
In the beginning

Loaves and fish — better than a spiritual food truck

July 20, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Faith is the key to all of Jesus’ miracles

July 6, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

John’s name encapsulates a prophecy for him

June 22, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Do we, too, fail to recognize God’s power?

June 8, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Our most common prayer invokes the Trinity

May 25, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Holy Spirit strengthens the disciples — and us

May 18, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Disciples’ failure leads Jesus to broaden mission

May 11, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Christ’s love for us is the standard to imitate

May 4, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus owns both his crucifixion and his resurrection

April 20, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Like disciples, first communicants break bread with Jesus

April 13, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

What no physical eyes saw, eyes of faith can reveal

March 30, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Christ’s death teaches us the meaning of our own

March 23, 2018
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