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Three Most Pertinent Books On Life

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“Every great literature has always been allegorical – allegorical of some view of the whole universe. The ‘Iliad’ is only great because all life is a battle, the ‘Odyssey’ is only great because all life is a journey, the Book … Continue reading →

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GOOD FRIDAY: The Value Of Sacrifice

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” – John 18:37 “It was now about noon, and darkness came over … Continue reading →

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The Week That Changed The World

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

As we enter Holy Week we remember that one year ago we and the world entered a most unprecedented period of duress rooted in a pandemic from which many trials and challenges have sprung forth. Yet the lessons of Holy … Continue reading →

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The Carpenter’s Son

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? Did you not know, that … Continue reading →

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The Lenten Journey

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

For those who do not know, Lent is a journey. It is observed by Catholic and most other Christian denominations. The journey begins on Ash Wednesday, and lasts forty days. During that time Christians practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prayer represents how we relate to God, fasting represents how we relate to … Continue reading →

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All Is Calm, All Is Bright

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

One year ago Christmas was as it always was. The hustle and bustle of gift shopping, tree and house decorations, cards coming and going, the anticipation of children as they looked forward to the Christmas break from school. Packed Churches … Continue reading →

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Of Truth And Reality

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

A reprise blog from: March 16, 2014 Alonso Quixana (Don Quixote) is an aging gentleman who is enamored by and devours books about chivalry. He becomes so absorbed with the subject that he soon escapes reality as he fancies himself … Continue reading →

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What Is The Matter?

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

The line on this gentleman’s sign: “WE ALL MATTER” is the path by which understanding, order and peace can be achieved. It alienates no one. The systemic problem being put forth is not with any particular ism, and there are … Continue reading →

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BEWARE: “THE NEW NORMAL”

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

BEWARE THE TERM “THE NEW NORMAL”. When free peoples are called upon to sacrifice their liberties for the common good at a time of conflict, whether by nature or man, then prudence is essential. For the longer these people are … Continue reading →

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Of Light And Shadows

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

  When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12 When we face the sun the … Continue reading →

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