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The Great Deception
As I crossed the great divide of puberty, I formed a vivid image of God.. He was a grumpy old…
Author Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
Grew up in Providence RI. BA at Providence college, Ph.D. in historical theology from Catholic University of America. Former professional musician and theology professor at Loyola College in Maryland and the University of Dallas. Currently owner of Wellness Business Ventures LLC and director of CrossroadsInitiative.com. Father of five.
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God and Mammon?
In the ancient world, most peoples believed in a universe populated by many gods. However, even without the help of…
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Turn the Other Cheek?
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Love your enemies.” “Turn the other cheek.” (Mat 5:38-40). This sounds admirable to some, but…
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You are the Salt of the Earth
As a Catholic teen growing up in one of the most Catholic areas of the US, I never would have…
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The Presentation of the Lord
I recently led a group of pilgrims to Jerusalem. As we stood at the foot of the Temple Mount and…
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Called and Chosen
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Flick on the television, turn to the news, and notice how hopeless it…
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Behold the Lamb of God
The Protestant Church is all about the Bible; the Catholic Church is all about the Sacraments. Right? Not exactly. When…
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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
At first glance, the scene makes little sense. John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming response. People of all…
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The Epiphany
Up until now, all has been quite humble. A donkey-ride to a dusty town south of Jerusalem. Hotel rooms all…
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Mary, Mother of God
The mother of the messiah has been called many things in the last 2000 years –the Virgin Mary, Our Lady,…