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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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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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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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Where Advent Leads

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Let’s go back and think of all the repercussions of the sin of Adam. There isn’t an Arab; there isn’t an American;  there isn’t a European; there isn’t an Asiatic in the world who does not feel within himself something of the … 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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Humility Checks Humiliation

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

During my fourth season as a high school girls volleyball coach, our team had compiled an impressive 10-0 record before meeting one of our main rivals in the county. Although we were the visiting team our confidence was not diminished. … Continue reading →

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Critical Theory: A Cancer To Democracy

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Critical Theory is not being taught in schools, corporations, the military, agencies or institutions, rather it is being implemented. For if it was taught, thoroughly, one would see that it is a tool. A tool with a particular function and … Continue reading →

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A SIGNIFICANT SPARK

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. And God … 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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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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