By Love's Hand

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Vol 13 December 2024

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November Veteran of the Month Peter Semanoff

Peter Semanoff had been very involved with his high school football team, the track team where he threw javelin and discus, and was part of the district chorus. He loved his church where he served as a deacon.  But his absolute love was with the military since both his grandfathers,

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Juda Lion Bio

Link to Spotify Profile Juda Lion is an emerging rap artist whose powerful lyrics and captivating storytelling reflect his remarkable journey from the streets of Washington, D.C., and Maryland to a life of prosperity, community building, love, and family. Born and raised amidst the harsh realities of the inner city,

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Deacon Rick’s Homily for November

The American College Dictionary lists nine alternate definitions of the word “duty” covering a wide range of meanings. “Duty” for example is that which one is bound to do for exempt voting . It can also mean a levy or tax imposed on the import and export of goods. Let

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Madeline (Maddie) Rivera Singer / Songwriter

Madeline (or Maddie as she is know to her fans) is a Christian Singer/Songwriter who has many published works of Poetry as well. Maddie is also the lead female vocalists for the Group – Old Soul’s of The Cross. Her first published song “Strength & Protection” was a major hit

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Veteran of the Month

Aaron Renninger is a 78 -year -old veteran who served his country in the Army, as well as the Marines. He grew up in the Fountain Hill section of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and decided to quit school and enlist in the Marines.  Times were tough for his family and Aaron thought

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October Homily by Deacon Rick Benkovic

My brothers and sisters in Christ, in today’s Gospel we hear about Jesus performing a miracle with a deaf man. We don’t know much about this deaf man  whom Jesus cured. We do know that his infirmity had placed him in a position of isolation. Not only was he cut

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After 4 years of AFJ ROTC Patrick Thomas Bio

17 year old Patrick Thomas graduated from high school and with the signature of his foster mother, he enlisted into the US Army with the rank of PFC ( private first class ). His first MOS ( military occupational specialty ) was 13F, arriving at basic training in Ft. Sill,

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BLH Jim Mahoney Article

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mmFGXQiQFB1bwxOOpY7Wf?si=w8SRc2n4SNaUw5vsN2mVOw Jim is a Navy Veteran who has been playing guitar for 50 years. Jim is an ensemble member of the collaborative band “Old Soul’s of The Cross”. Jim plays Rhythm Guitar and does double duty as both a lead and back up singer. Jim has 3 singles out “Give

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September Homily by Deacon Rick Bencovic

You would expect that the followers of Jesus would have a more positive attitude, but that is not the attitude we hear in the beginning of today’s Gospel. I found this prayer by an unknown author that I would like to share with you: “Lord, thank you for this sink

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FREEDOM FROM FEAR

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives outfear because fear has to do with punishment, and soone who fears is not yet perfect in love.~ 1 John 4:18 We all have felt fear at one time or another in varying degrees. It could be fear of the

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PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

Proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. ~ 2 Timothy 4:2 Our text reveals to us an indisputable command to tell others about the love of Jesus at all times. As a songwriter puts it: “We must arise…there

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