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March 16, 2013
March 16, 2013
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A New Pope … An Age-Old Message

HomelessPleaseHelpThere’s a well-known Internet marketing expert with whom I have consulted on a few occasions.  His name is Rich Schefren.  I first learned about Rich when I read the Internet Business Manifesto, a report that he wrote and released in 2006.   Rich is one of two experts in the marketing world who have had the most influence over me.  The other marketing expert is Dan Kennedy.

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March 9, 2013
March 9, 2013
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Am I Really That Obnoxious?

ObnoxiousOne of my younger brothers, John, has lived in Minnesota with his wife and children for the past 26 years.  He makes one or two trips to Peoria each year to visit with the family.  A couple of years ago, he came to spend a few days and attend a family get-together, and he and I spent some time talking and catching up on what had been going on in our lives since the last time we talked.

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February 28, 2013
February 28, 2013
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St. Peter, the Transfiguration, and Leadership

On the second Sunday of Lent, the Gospel reading for the Mass (Luke 9:28-36) described how Jesus took three of His disciples – Peter, John, and James – up on a mountain to pray.  While Jesus was praying, His disciples fell asleep.  When they woke up, Peter and his companions saw Jesus, Moses, and Elijah standing together.  Their bodies were radiant from being in a glorified state.

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February 16, 2013
February 16, 2013
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Did Pope Benedict Make the Right Decision?

The same day Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, lightning struck St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

The same day Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, lightning struck St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

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November 29, 2012
November 29, 2012
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Anger – The Father of all Sins

If pride is the mother of all sins, anger is the father.  While all sins are born from pride, those same sins are often supported by anger.  Pride nurtures sin, and anger defends it.

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November 3, 2012
November 3, 2012
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An Apostle Speaks Out

As you know, last week Bishop Jenky issued a directive to all the priests in the Diocese of Peoria to read a letter at each of the weekend Masses.  I have some observations about the letter, but first, here’s what Bishop Jenky wrote:

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