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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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To My Dad

Posted on June 19, 2022 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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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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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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The Two Of Us

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

“The world will never starve for want of wonders; but only for want of wonder.” – G.K. Chesterton When one looks in a mirror he sees an ever changing exterior. What I saw as a child I see not as … Continue reading →

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Do It Anyway

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“Do It Anyway” by: Saint Mother Teresa People are often unreasonable,illogical and self-centered;Forgive them anyway. If you are kind,people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;Be kind anyway. If you are successful,you will win some false friends and true enemies;Succeed … Continue reading →

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To Wear The Crown: NEVER GIVE UP!

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only … 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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