Category Archives: Christian

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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Psalm 91: A Refuge In Tumultuous Times

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

The Midrash states that Psalm 91 was composed by Moses on the day he completed the building of the Tabernacle in the desert. The verses describe Moses’ own experience entering the Tabernacle and being enveloped by the Divine cloud. Midrash … 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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The Strife Is Over!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

HE IS RISEN! The strife is o’er, the battle done, … Continue reading →

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The Final Act

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

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Good Friday

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30) “I went down into the countries, underneath the earth, to the peoples of the … 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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The Lenten Jouney Ends At the Cross

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Unlike we, Christ came into the world not to live, but to die. For 30 years He obeyed in being raised, nurtured and educated through His parents; Mary and foster father, Joseph. For 3 years He taught. And for 3 … Continue reading →

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Sanity In Divine Truth

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

A man crosses against the “no walk” sign heading into speeding traffic. Someone grabs his arm to stop him, and says: “What, are you crazy?! No sane person would do so, for our first instinct is to preserve our own … Continue reading →

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The Patchwork

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author