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A Father’s Day Tribute

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“But the Common Man does not in the least want to found a sect. He is much more likely, for instance, to want to found a family.” – G.K. Chesterton Anthony Malizia, was born on September 14, 1911 in Settefrati, … 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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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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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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The Patchwork

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

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Tradition: The Firewall Against Change.

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

The following is an excellent essay on how the regular observance of Christmas, as one important means, provides a protective island from the rising tide of change that will completely submerge tradition if not for the observance thereof. Belloc on … 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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