Love (charity) is at the center of our Catholic, Christian life. There is no way of finding something else that would prove superior to love. It is the main operating Read More
It’s a Wonderful Life
by Jim Paulin (Detroit Community) Stop the pain! Overwhelming feelings of despair may cause anyone to think that things would be better if they had never been born. Looking for Read More
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The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! CPPWe are a community of laymen and laywomen who, with vowed Passionists, seek to share in the charism of St. Paul of the Cross through prayer, ongoing spiritual Read More
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I am Spiritual but not Religious
“I am spiritual but not religious.” This is the mantra voiced by a number of people, Catholics included. It means that such people savor the inner qualities of their faith Read More
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Who is Your Hero?
by James Paulin People are sometimes described in terms that are material related. Has the term plastic ever been used in reference to someone in your acquaintance? Of course, this Read More
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How to Move Ideation to Creation
It’s so easy to look at the problems of the world around us and become cynical, old (nothing to do with age) people who bemoan life and see no hope. Read More
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Varieties of Violence
Imposing one’s own position on others, against their will, seems incompatible with a Christian mode of life. It resembles a kind of violence, instigating which is difficult to reconcile with Read More
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St. Paul of the Cross
by James Paulin 11,2013 St. Paul of the cross is often pictured cradling the crucifix almost as one would show an infant. In more than one depiction he is seen Read More
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Middle School Kids Teach Us What it’s All About
Watch out! This is a tear jerker, at least for this old warn out middle school teacher. Kids never cease to amaze me. I taught school for 20 plus years, Read More
