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There Are Many Holidays And Religious Traditions This Time Of Year

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jeff noel

How acutely aware are you of the holidays you don’t celebrate? Let’s not be too hard on ourselves for being focused on what we believe, and not so focused on what we don’t. This is human nature, neither good or … Continue reading →

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jeff noel Hopes This Comes Across As A Teachable Moment And Not As A Dig Against The Catholic Church

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jeff noel

The Sunday epiphany was that the congregation was also going through the motions, at least as far as jeff noel saw it. Please consider the fact that noel had spiritually gone through the motions his entire life. Now his eyes … Continue reading →

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What If Catholics Got Tired Of The Father, The Son, And The Holy Spirit?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jeff noel

Catholics bless everything in the name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. For 2011 straight years. Never gets old. It has become what Catholics think and do without thinking. A deeply embedded, and omnipotent, habit that is … Continue reading →

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There’s No Way

Posted on April 24, 2010 by jeff noel

As an adult, have you given any consideration to the things you want young people to remember? What if you did simple and easy habits or rituals that would leave an indelible impression on children? Habits that help teach and … Continue reading →

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Fall Is Finally Here

Posted on September 30, 2009 by jeff noel

Fall.  Back to school.  Cooler temperatures.  Colorful leaves. Pumpkins. Halloween.  Sweaters. Swimming pools “closed for the season”. Growing up in south-central Pennsylvania, these are the memories of Fall.  An exciting time marked by dramatic changes from Summer. Well, in central … Continue reading →

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