27th Sun. Ord. Time, Divorce-Annulment, 10-3-21

October 1, 2021Opening God's Wordjanetcassidy

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October 3, 2021, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10:2-16

As we look at the Gospel of Mark today, the Pharisees challenge Jesus about divorce. In today’s two-minute reflection, I briefly address the issue of annulment (which is not a Catholic divorce), clarifying an annulment to be a finding that a marriage did not exist according to Church law (even though a civil marriage may have existed).

While pursuing an annulment in the Church may seem a bit daunting, I highly recommend discussing the topic with your priest if you find yourself in need of one. It is a worthwhile process for many reasons.

God bless,
Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy@flintcatholic.org

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9-26-21

September 24, 2021Opening God's Wordjanetcassidy

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In preparation for Mass this weekend, I have recorded a short reflection on the First Reading, which comes from the Book of Numbers, Chapter 11:25-29.

I hope you have a blessed day in God’s Word!

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com

Uplifting Prayer, Exhaustion (Podcast, 028)

August 18, 2021Cassidy Commentsjanetcassidy

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Do you have days when you feel spent?

Do you ever feel like you do not have any motivation?

In today’s Cassidy Comments podcast, I’d like to offer a prayer for you that I wrote during the time leading up to my mom’s death.

You can find a link to this prayer under the “Uplifting Prayers” tab on my blog at janetcassidy.blogspot.com along with some of the other prayers I wrote. God really blessed me during those days, moving me from elation to exhaustion and everything in between!

Have a blessed day in God’s Word!

Janet Cassidy

Cassidy Comments, Ghandi (Podcast 027)

August 14, 2021Cassidy Commentsjanetcassidy

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Returning to my audio version of Cassidy Comments, I hope you will enjoy today’s reflection on the Seven Social Sins Mohandus Ghandi wrote about in his weekly newspaper in 1925!

They are definitely something to think about!

I welcome your comments and invite you to subscribe to my blog at janetcassidy.blogspot.com.

Do you think these social sins apply to us today?

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com

Lord, We are Perishing! (Podcast, 057, OGW)

June 30, 2020Opening God's Wordjanetcassidy

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Where is God in the midst of this pandemic? Did he cause the Coronavirus to punish us?

Why doesn’t he stop this and save us?

These are good questions and today I talk about the one reason God is allowing us to go through this. Be sure to check it out in today’s edition of Opening God’s Word!

I also invite you to check out my blog at janetcassidy.blogspot.com for more inspirational and informative discussions.

I hope you have a blessed day in God’s Word!

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com
janetcassidy.blubrry.net

Pepperoni Love

May 15, 2020Opening God's Word, Uncategorizedjanetcassidy

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Do you love others like you love a pepperoni pizza, or do you practice a selfless love like Jesus did?

What Jesus did for us, and what he asks us to do for each other, goes far beyond the way we think of love today.

Today I look at how our seemingly ordinary acts of service can be transformed into acts of genuine, sacrificial love.

I hope you have a blessed day in God’s Word!

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com
janetcassidy.blubrry.net

Step out of Line! (Cassidy Comments, Podcast 026)

April 27, 2020Cassidy Commentsjanetcassidy

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Would you have the courage to “Step out of Line” if you were faced with an unbelievable decision?

In today’s episode of Cassidy Comments, I’ll explain what I am referring to by “Step out of Line” as I tell the story of a holocaust survivor whose quick, life or death decision, impacted generations.

It is a good opportunity for each of us to pause and consider the need to prepare ourselves now for whatever we may face as disciples of Christ.

I hope you will tune in and find some inspiration from today’s podcast.

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com
janetcassidy.blubrry.net

Are you Carrying a Heavy Cross? (Podcast, OGW, 055)

February 27, 2020Opening God's Wordjanetcassidy

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Do you feel like you are bearing a cross that is simply too heavy to bear?

Are you wondering where you can find some relief?

I have a little story for you that I think goes well with today’s gospel reading from Luke (Chapter 9, Verse 23). I hope you will tune in to listen; it’s called The Cross Room.

In today’s reading Jesus tells his disciples (and you and me), “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

I look at this as our Lenten assignment. Practice these as best you can; maybe they will even become a virtuous habit for you!

Self-discipline, Take up your daily cross, Follow Jesus

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com
janetcassidy.blubrry.net

Deathbed Forgiveness? (OGW, 054, Psalm 81)

February 20, 2020Opening God's Wordjanetcassidy

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What happens if someone, on their deathbed, asks for forgiveness for a lifetime of sin?

What if they have been living without paying any attention to God?

Should they be forgiven?

In today’s podcast I reflect on Psalm 81 to answer those questions and to raise a few
more . . .

Are you burdened by past sins?

Do you think whatever you have done is unforgivable?

When we put all of this together, we see that God in his great wisdom has anticipated these questions, and our needs, and readily supplies us with good news.

Check out today’s podcast at janetcassidy.blubrry.net, and don’t forget to share it with a friend!

Have a blessed day in God’s Word.

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com
janetcassidy.blubrry.net
Email: johnseven38@yahoo.com

What are YOU Fussing About? (OGW, 053)

January 29, 2020Opening God's Wordjanetcassidy

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In today’s first reading from the Second Book of Samuel, David is doing a lot of fussing. He is living in a cedar house while God is traveling around under a tent of cloth.

Listen in as we are told what God’s response is to all of this fuss David is making. What will happen after David is gone?

And then ask yourself what you are fussing about that may be of your own doing, not of God?

Tune in for another engaging scriptural reflection that just might have you asking, “What am I worrying about?”

You can find all of my podcasts at janetcassidy.blubrry.net and my blog postings at janetcassidy.blogspot.com

Please be sure to subscribe and send it to a friend or re-post it to encourage others to listen to the Word of God today!

Have a blessed day!

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blubrry.net
janetcassidy.blogspot.com