Author Archives: Joseph Horan

Look Heavenward!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Joseph Horan

This was a comment I placed on a blog called Paying Attention To The Sky some years ago. I was reading through some old files and I came upon the below poem, which is written along the same lines as … Continue reading →

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Of Your Heartbeats, Jesus, And Eternity

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I was resting in the doctor’s office room at the urgent care I went to for a physical. The waxy protective paper covered the pillow as well as the bed I was laying on. Rest doesn’t exactly come easy in … Continue reading →

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The Most Beautiful Video Ever!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Joseph Horan

If you don’t know something is sinful when you do it then it is not a sin. Women who consent to an abortion without knowing what they are doing is wrong do not sin. But healing is still needed. Just … Continue reading →

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Objections Welcome

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Joseph Horan

If you happen to stop by here from time to time I would very much appreciate your objections. I thrive on objections, and if you have it in you to type them out I would be much obliged. I never … Continue reading →

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Theological Humilities Corrections

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I need to correct some errors I made in the Theological Humilities discussion. I confused the order of grace and the order of nature. Once I find some time I will do that and then resume the discussion that has … Continue reading →

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God Provides Our Every Need

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Joseph Horan

We were going out on a few family outings so I packed my special low carb bread, the kind I need to eat because a lot of carbs are just not good for me. Later on we found ourselves at … Continue reading →

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Mary Is The Dawn…

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Joseph Horan

“Jesus is the sun and Mary is the dawn announcing his rising.” The above is a beautiful recent tweet from Pope Francis. This tweet’s relevance to the subject of my blog struck me immediately as it concerns the act of … Continue reading →

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A Word…

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Joseph Horan

According to the mind and will of God there are a thousand reasons for every one thing that happens. We must abandon our lives to the Loving and Merciful Will of God. The below stained glass might help us understand … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Minute: Religious People Are In Grave Danger

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Are you a cradle Catholic, born into a Christian family? Has God warmed your heart with spiritual experiences on many occasions? Has he dealt generously with you in this way? If your answer is yes you are in very grave … Continue reading →

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Christmas Winks And Assumption Smiles

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Joseph Horan

A couple of days ago I was getting a strong spiritual message from the Blessed Mother, a message of comfort and assurance in the midst of uncertainty. I was sitting at the kitchen table looking out the windows as a … Continue reading →

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