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Reflection for Pentecost: Powerful Gifts, Freely Given to All
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for Pentecost: don’t miss the good news about the difference the Spirit makes!
Author Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio earned his Ph.D. in theology from the Catholic University of America under the guidance the renowned Jesuit theologian, Avery Cardinal Dulles. His series on the Early Church Fathers is broadcast weekly on the Eternal Word Television Network. His book The Guide to the Passion, on Mel Gibson's film, hit #6 on the New York Times best-sellers list with over a million copies sold. Dr. D'Ambrosio is a world renowned commentator on Catholic issues appearing on Fox News “Geraldo Rivera At Large” and the O'Reilly Factor to discuss the legacy of John Paul II. After nine years at Loyola College and the University of Dallas, Dr. D'Ambrosio left academia to direct www.CrossroadsInitiative.com, one of the world's leading Catholic websites, and to oversee Wellness Business Ventures, a company promoting physical, mental, and financial freedom. He, his wife Susan, and their five children reside near Dallas, TX.
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Reflection for the Ascension
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension, declaring that our own neighborhoods are mission territory, and every single Catholic is called to be an evangelist.
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The Paraclete: A Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter, examining the role of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit.
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"We Must Undergo Many Trials": Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter, noting that following Christ is evidently not a cake walk. God provides, but he does not necessarily provide comfort and convenience.
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"Peter, do you love Me?" A Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, observing that the call to feed and care for the sheep is a call to sacrifice, not privilege.
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Reflection for Easter: the Father's extravagant answer to the problem of death
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for Easter: Jesus endured the wrenching of body and soul for our sakes and came out the other side endowed with a new, different, glorified humanity.
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Reflection for Good Friday: The Victory of the Cross
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for Good Friday: the cross is not only victorious; it is fruitful!
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Reflection for Holy Thursday: The Eucharist - The Body of Christ?
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for Holy Thursday: the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ which are, in turn, meant to transform us.
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Obsessed with the Passion: A Reflection for Passion (Palm) Sunday
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for Passion (Palm) Sunday: the story of the Passion is a revelation of who God is.
![By Nheyob (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Saint_Mary_Magdalene_Church_Columbus_Ohio_-_relief_Christ_Absolves_the_Woman_Caught_in_Adultery-351x185.jpg "The Woman Caught in Adultery: A Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent")
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The Woman Caught in Adultery: A Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Righteousness did not condemn. He forgave.
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Reconciliation and the Prodigal Son: A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent: the way of the cross was perfect humility, perfect love, perfect suffering.
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The Fig Tree: Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent
Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D., offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent. See why he sees Lent as a time of feasting.
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The Transfiguration and the Cross: Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent. The glory of Jesus’ divinity suddenly became visible, shining through his humanity, dazzling his overwhelmed disciples.
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Why is Lent 40 Days? A Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the First Sunday of Lent. We do penance for forty days because Jesus fasted forty days in the wilderness. But did you ever wonder why he was out there for forty days rather than seven or ten or fifty?
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40 Ideas to Get the Most out of Lent
Often, we find ourselves going back to the same old pathways of past Lents and end up getting nowhere. Marcellino D’Ambrosio puts into your hands some new Lenten ideas to help you approach the season in a new way.