Dennis McIntyre
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Retired, Catholic, Patriot, Writer. I believe God is in all things. Jesus is my savior! NO DMs! Patheos.com/blogs/faith4today.
When you say “my God is greater than my mistakes,” you’re naming a truth that runs through Scripture, tradition, and lived experience: Grace is not intimidated by your past. God’s mercy isn’t fragile. And your story isn’t defined by the worst chapter.
December 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
When you say “my God is greater than my mistakes,” you’re naming a truth that runs through Scripture, tradition, and lived experience: Grace is not intimidated by your past. God’s mercy isn’t fragile. And your story isn’t defined by the worst chapter.
You carry more goodness than you realize. You show up, you try, you care — and that matters. In a world that rarely pauses to affirm anyone, hear this clearly: You are enough for the work God has entrusted to you today. You don’t have to earn that truth.
December 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
You carry more goodness than you realize. You show up, you try, you care — and that matters. In a world that rarely pauses to affirm anyone, hear this clearly: You are enough for the work God has entrusted to you today. You don’t have to earn that truth.
This Sunday, December 28, celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The readings present God’s presence as dwelling within the family. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Please share your thoughts about this article in "Comments.”
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Family Reflections On The Holy Family Feast
This Sunday, December 28, celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The readings present God’s presence as dwelling
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December 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This Sunday, December 28, celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The readings present God’s presence as dwelling within the family. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Please share your thoughts about this article in "Comments.”
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Every conversation, every interruption, every act of kindness or struggle becomes a place where Christ is already present, waiting to be recognized. When we slow down, listen, and respond with mercy, we participate in His work of healing and restoration.
December 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Every conversation, every interruption, every act of kindness or struggle becomes a place where Christ is already present, waiting to be recognized. When we slow down, listen, and respond with mercy, we participate in His work of healing and restoration.
A school district in New York built wooden “timeout” boxes for disciplinary purposes, and school authorities placed a special-needs student in one of the boxes for disciplinary reasons. There has been a tremendous outcry over the use of these boxes.
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Timeout Boxes: Controversy In New York Schools
A school district in New York built wooden "timeout" boxes for disciplinary purposes, and school authorities placed a special-needs student
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December 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A school district in New York built wooden “timeout” boxes for disciplinary purposes, and school authorities placed a special-needs student in one of the boxes for disciplinary reasons. There has been a tremendous outcry over the use of these boxes.
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God doesn’t wait for us to be polished before He sends us into the world. He works through the cracks, not around them. God heals the world through the very people who are still being healed. We don’t wait to be whole before God works through us; He works through us as we are.
December 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
God doesn’t wait for us to be polished before He sends us into the world. He works through the cracks, not around them. God heals the world through the very people who are still being healed. We don’t wait to be whole before God works through us; He works through us as we are.
The mystery of Christmas is not merely that God came near, but that God came low. He arrived as one of us — fragile, vulnerable, breathing our air and bearing our burdens. The Incarnation is not a decoration to the gospel; it is the gospel’s doorway. The manger is the first step of a rescue mission
December 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The mystery of Christmas is not merely that God came near, but that God came low. He arrived as one of us — fragile, vulnerable, breathing our air and bearing our burdens. The Incarnation is not a decoration to the gospel; it is the gospel’s doorway. The manger is the first step of a rescue mission
This reminds us that we’re not just celebrating a story — we’re living into its purpose. The incarnation isn’t just a past event; it’s a present invitation to embody grace, truth, and restoration. This is the season for the reason — the reason Christ came, the reason we hope, the reason we rise.
December 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This reminds us that we’re not just celebrating a story — we’re living into its purpose. The incarnation isn’t just a past event; it’s a present invitation to embody grace, truth, and restoration. This is the season for the reason — the reason Christ came, the reason we hope, the reason we rise.
The Samaritan woman wasn’t just “used by Jesus” — she became the first evangelist in John’s Gospel, the catalyst for an entire town’s belief. Her past didn’t disqualify her; it became the very context in which grace was revealed. Your past may be complicated, but Jesus never counts you out.
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Samaritan woman wasn’t just “used by Jesus” — she became the first evangelist in John’s Gospel, the catalyst for an entire town’s belief. Her past didn’t disqualify her; it became the very context in which grace was revealed. Your past may be complicated, but Jesus never counts you out.
This takes the Nativity story out of the realm of history and places it squarely in the present moment, where it becomes a question of stewardship, hospitality, and the condition of the human heart. The innkeeper in Luke’s Gospel is unnamed, almost a shadow in the narrative.
December 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This takes the Nativity story out of the realm of history and places it squarely in the present moment, where it becomes a question of stewardship, hospitality, and the condition of the human heart. The innkeeper in Luke’s Gospel is unnamed, almost a shadow in the narrative.
Choosing not to take revenge isn’t a weakness. It’s the refusal to let someone else’s harm dictate your character. It’s the quiet, disciplined strength of someone who knows their identity isn’t shaped by the wound. Moving on doesn’t erase the past, but it prevents the past from owning your future.
December 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Choosing not to take revenge isn’t a weakness. It’s the refusal to let someone else’s harm dictate your character. It’s the quiet, disciplined strength of someone who knows their identity isn’t shaped by the wound. Moving on doesn’t erase the past, but it prevents the past from owning your future.
This is a beautifully grounded truth that carries the steady wisdom to see life not as a straight line but as a series of seasons, each shaping resilience, clarity, and purpose. It’s part of the formation—spiritual, intellectual, and vocational—that prepares you for what comes next.
December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This is a beautifully grounded truth that carries the steady wisdom to see life not as a straight line but as a series of seasons, each shaping resilience, clarity, and purpose. It’s part of the formation—spiritual, intellectual, and vocational—that prepares you for what comes next.
This verse is David’s declaration that God sees, remembers, and values every moment of human suffering. It’s one of the most intimate images of divine compassion in Scripture. You are fully known, fully seen, and fully held—even in your most painful moments.
December 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This verse is David’s declaration that God sees, remembers, and values every moment of human suffering. It’s one of the most intimate images of divine compassion in Scripture. You are fully known, fully seen, and fully held—even in your most painful moments.
This statement captures the essence of justice in a deeply theological way: it’s not just about laws or fairness in a civic sense, but about recognizing the inherent dignity of every person as created in the image of God. Scripture affirms that all people are made in God’s image.
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This statement captures the essence of justice in a deeply theological way: it’s not just about laws or fairness in a civic sense, but about recognizing the inherent dignity of every person as created in the image of God. Scripture affirms that all people are made in God’s image.
Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest, but in some areas, prayer is under fire. Please share your thoughts about this article in the "Comments" section.
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Protesting At Abortion Clinics: Balancing Rights And Access
Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest,
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December 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest, but in some areas, prayer is under fire. Please share your thoughts about this article in the "Comments" section.
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This is a timeless truth: rejection often feels like loss in the moment, but in hindsight it reveals itself as redirection toward growth, purpose, or unexpected blessings. In Scripture, Joseph’s brothers' betrayal felt like rejection, yet it redirected him to a place where he could save many lives.
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is a timeless truth: rejection often feels like loss in the moment, but in hindsight it reveals itself as redirection toward growth, purpose, or unexpected blessings. In Scripture, Joseph’s brothers' betrayal felt like rejection, yet it redirected him to a place where he could save many lives.
Self-forgiveness often feels heavier than forgiving others because it requires us to face our own mistakes, regrets, or perceived failures without escape. It's like holding up a mirror and choosing compassion instead of condemnation.
December 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Self-forgiveness often feels heavier than forgiving others because it requires us to face our own mistakes, regrets, or perceived failures without escape. It's like holding up a mirror and choosing compassion instead of condemnation.
This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God's presence and deliverance. This is the last week of Advent, leading up to Christmas on the 25th. The gospel is from the book of Matthew.
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Presence And Deliverance In The Gospel Message
This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God's presence and deliverance. This is the last
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December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God's presence and deliverance. This is the last week of Advent, leading up to Christmas on the 25th. The gospel is from the book of Matthew.
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On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a "national economic independence day, or Liberation Day," and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports, framing it as the rebirth of American industry.
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Tariffs After Liberation Day: What You Need To Know
On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a "national economic independence day, or Liberation Day," and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs
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December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a "national economic independence day, or Liberation Day," and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports, framing it as the rebirth of American industry.
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James 2:26 - "For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead." This is the meaning behind the statement in the picture. When we "walk the walk," we are putting our faith into action. In other words, genuine faith naturally produces good deeds.
December 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
James 2:26 - "For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead." This is the meaning behind the statement in the picture. When we "walk the walk," we are putting our faith into action. In other words, genuine faith naturally produces good deeds.
What looks like collapse can often be the clearing away of what no longer serves, making space for something truer to emerge. It echoes the biblical rhythm of death and resurrection—what seems like loss is often the soil of renewal.
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
What looks like collapse can often be the clearing away of what no longer serves, making space for something truer to emerge. It echoes the biblical rhythm of death and resurrection—what seems like loss is often the soil of renewal.
Memory can be both a gift and a burden—holding onto lessons, but sometimes chaining us to pain or regret. Letting go doesn't mean forgetting; it means releasing the grip those memories have on your present. The past is acknowledged, but it no longer defines or controls.
December 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Memory can be both a gift and a burden—holding onto lessons, but sometimes chaining us to pain or regret. Letting go doesn't mean forgetting; it means releasing the grip those memories have on your present. The past is acknowledged, but it no longer defines or controls.
This captures the heart of Christian witness: every person bears the imprint of God's love, and kindness becomes not just a virtue but a recognition of divine dignity. Every encounter is sacred, every face a reminder of divine mercy. To be kind is to participate in God's work of restoration.
December 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This captures the heart of Christian witness: every person bears the imprint of God's love, and kindness becomes not just a virtue but a recognition of divine dignity. Every encounter is sacred, every face a reminder of divine mercy. To be kind is to participate in God's work of restoration.
Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an all-out war with Venezuela, we are looking outside of our shores to stop the flow of drugs into our country, but is that enough?
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The War On Drugs: The Battle For America's Soul
Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an
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December 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an all-out war with Venezuela, we are looking outside of our shores to stop the flow of drugs into our country, but is that enough?
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This captures the heart of the Resurrection: the stone wasn't rolled away to liberate Christ—He had already conquered death and could pass through locked doors—but rather to invite us into the mystery, to witness the empty tomb ourselves.
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This captures the heart of the Resurrection: the stone wasn't rolled away to liberate Christ—He had already conquered death and could pass through locked doors—but rather to invite us into the mystery, to witness the empty tomb ourselves.