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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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Lenten Repost

Posted on March 19, 2020 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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Why Advent?

Posted on December 6, 2019 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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What Dreams May Come

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Hamlet: “To die, to sleep–No more–and by a sleep to say we end the heartache, and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to. ‘Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished. To die, to sleep–To sleep–perchance to dream: ay, … Continue reading →

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Relentless Pursuer of the Restless Heart

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 Why is our conversation so conflict laden? Why do we accuse one another rather than listen with a rational open mind? All compromise and reason is … Continue reading →

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Purging Doubt

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” – John 20:27 The city of Lanciano, founded long before Christianity, was first called Anxanum. Its present … Continue reading →

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Reconciled

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

There once was a preacher who would bring the Word of God from town to town. He was called the “Train Preacher,” because he would travel by train to evangelize. And at each stop along the way he would preach … Continue reading →

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