Author Archives: Pastor Jim McWhinnie

Positive Salvation

DISPATCHES FROM FR. CHARITAS Saturday, April 21, 2018 The Existentialists speak of a leap of faith. And I think I know what they mean. Yet this soul who pens these words never needed a leap of faith, rather, I experienced … Continue reading

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consider the lilies

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Saturday, April 21, 2018 What is contemplative prayerfulness? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed … Continue reading

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Tangible Love

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas Friday, April 20, 2018 What is my mission as a Christian? To find ways to make God’s Love tangible. Not merely thoughts, not merely intentions, not even merely words unless those words turn Love into a … Continue reading

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The Journey into the Realm

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL Friday, April 20, 2018 What does it take to enter the Realm of Heaven? So then, by their fruit you will recognize them. Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading

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OUR PREJUDICED VIEWS

DISPATCHES FROM FR. CHARITAS Thursday, April 19, 2018 When both sides of an issue disagree with me, I sense I may be on to something true. Not always, not every time, but more times than not. We live in a … Continue reading

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Heaven in Our Midst

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Thursday, April 19, 2018 Where exactly is Heaven? Jesus answered, “My Realm is not from this world. If my Realm were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the … Continue reading

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DISPATCHES FROM FR. CHARITAS THOSE OLD, HEAVY CHAINS! April 18, 2018 As I make my missionary journey through this Realm of Dreams and Possibilities, I exult to the Lord for I am refreshed and renewed. As I break free of … Continue reading

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FEAR

DAILY DEVOTIONAL April 18, 2018 How does the Christian deal with their fears? God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will … Continue reading

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Hawks and Sparrows

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Today, a hawk snatched one of my sparrows. It is nature’s way. My mind tells me that is an amoral aspect of life, the working of the food chain. But my heart … Continue reading

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sparrows

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Tuesday, April 17, 2018 What is our intrinsic worth? Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care …So, don’t be afraid; you are more … Continue reading

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