Living Cross Stories – Page 2

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Obedience That Makes Room for God’s New Wine

John Scigliano
January 19, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to examine the heart of our faith. God desires more than outward religion; He longs for obedient hearts ready to receive new life. When we listen…

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Anointed for Purpose, Called to Follow Christ

John Scigliano
January 17, 2026

Today’s readings reveal a God who chooses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Saul is anointed to lead, and Levi is called to follow Jesus from a life others judged harshly.…

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Trusting God’s Authority Over Our Own Desires

John Scigliano
January 16, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to examine where we place our trust. Israel seeks a king like other nations, while Jesus reveals God’s true authority through forgiveness and healing. We are…

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Love Revealed, Bread Multiplied for the Hungry

John Scigliano
January 6, 2026

Today’s readings reveal a love that does not remain distant or abstract. God’s love takes flesh, notices our hunger, and provides what we cannot give ourselves. We are invited to…

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Walking in the Light of Christ’s Truth and Love

John Scigliano
January 5, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to live rooted in Christ—loving one another, discerning truth from deception, and trusting the light that has dawned in Jesus. In a world of many voices,…

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Mary, Mother of God, and the Gift of Peace

John Scigliano
January 1, 2026

On this solemn day, the Church honors Mary as the Holy Mother of God and reflects on God’s blessing of peace. The readings invite us to treasure Christ in our…

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The Final Destiny — Communion and Eternal Life

John Scigliano
December 30, 2025

The Creed points our hearts beyond death toward communion with God. In the resurrection of the body and life everlasting, Christian hope finds its fulfillment—where love is perfected and joy…

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The Word Made Flesh, God’s Light for All the World

John Scigliano
December 25, 2025

On Christmas Day, the Church proclaims the mystery at the heart of our faith: God has spoken His final Word in Jesus Christ. Light enters our darkness, grace replaces fear,…

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Our Lady of Guadalupe: God Dwelling With His People

John Scigliano
December 12, 2025

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church rejoices in God’s promise to dwell among His people. Through Mary’s humble “yes,” salvation enters history. Today’s readings invite us…

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Our Response to God: The Obedience of Faith

John Scigliano
November 30, 2025

The proper response to God’s Revelation is the obedience of faith—a free, trusting surrender to the God who reveals Himself in love. This post explores faith as a personal “I…