Category Archives: sacrifice

The Challenge for Christ

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Christ’s challenge was not Satan, but, rather, human weakness. He experienced all that we do except He never gave in to the inherent abuse of the senses. Hunger, thirst, unfulfilled can acquiesce to some threat or reward. Satan is not … Continue reading →

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A View

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Following is an excerpt from my book on poems as seen above, published in 2009. “A Coach’s Lament” While silently reclined there is much that comes to mind. Sounds and visions of seasons past, one had thought would always last. … Continue reading →

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Mom Forever In A Song

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I offer this post written in 2016 on this Mother’s Day 2022. Though the years have passed since my mom’s passing the words and sentiments within this post hold as firm today as then and always, for no greater aspect … Continue reading →

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The One Truth

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

When the mad Carousel that is the world has run its course, there will be but One truth, that has always been from the start, remaining. It is the One Truth that stood before Pilate as the answer to his … Continue reading →

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The Week That Changed The World

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

As we enter Holy Week we remember that two years 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 Paradox Of The Cross

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Jesus carried the cross an estimated distance of 650 yards. Which is a little less than a quarter of a mile. The same distance many may walk leisurely in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand or in mowing one’s lawn on a warm … Continue reading →

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The Lenten Journey Ends at The Cross

Posted on March 17, 2022 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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Victim or Victor: Always A Choice

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

CONTAGIOUS OPTIMISM Uplifting stories from around the globe. Stumbling Past Failure To Success June 6, 2014 By Alan A. Malizia “Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.”-Al Bernstein By the good grace of God, I … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test Jesus they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ And in the morning, ‘It … Continue reading →

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Why Advent?

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

Advent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches. It is the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, as well. It is a time of both anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the Birth of … Continue reading →

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