Tag Archives: perseverence

A borrowed Tomb

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author
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Father Forgive Them

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author
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His Promise Fulfilled

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author
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To Dad on Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“But the Common Man does not in the least want to found a sect. He is much more likely, for instance, to want to found a family.” – G.K. Chesterton Anthony Malizia, was born on September 14, 1911 in Settefrati, … Continue reading →

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The Challenge for Christ

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Christ’s challenge was not Satan, but, rather, human weakness. He experienced all that we do except He never gave in to the inherent abuse of the senses. Hunger, thirst, unfulfilled can acquiesce to some threat or reward. Satan is not … Continue reading →

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To My Dad on Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“But the Common Man does not in the least want to found a sect. He is much more likely, for instance, to want to found a family.” – G.K. Chesterton Anthony Malizia, was born on September 14, 1911 in Settefrati, … Continue reading →

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Mom Forever In A Song

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I offer this post written in 2016 on this Mother’s Day 2023. Though the years have passed since my mom’s passing the words and sentiments within this post hold as firm today as then and always, for no greater aspect … Continue reading →

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The Lenten Journey Ends at The Cross

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Unlike we, Christ came into the world not to live, but to die.  For 30 years He obeyed in being raised, nurtured and educated through His parents; Mary and foster father, Joseph.  For 3 years He taught. And for 3 … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test Jesus they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ And in the morning, ‘It … Continue reading →

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Why Advent?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Advent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches. It is the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, as well. It is a time of both anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the Birth of … Continue reading →

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