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Cassidy Comments
by Janet Cassidy - Motivational Catechist
Engaging reflections with motivational messages of faith from a Catholic viewpoint. For those with little or no faith and those who are seeking to deepen their already existing faith. The commentary is clear, concise and understandable for learners at any stage of their spiritual journey.
Episodes
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The Big Question
I have a big question for you today, in my short podcast! Listen in and tell me if you think you would stand on the right side of history! You can find today's podcast at: https://youtu.be/a0CKZXcuerc Janet Cassidy janetcassidy.com https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsinfaith For all other...
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Grab What You Can Now? (Podcast)
Do you know anyone who holds the opinion that this life is all there is, so you should just grab all you can now? In today's podcast I reflect on Chapter 2 of the Book of Wisdom and explore whether this attitude is in line with scripture. Be sure to join me for another great podcast! Just click…
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Lenten sacrifices – feeling empty?
Today I share a short reflection on challenges to our Lenten sacrifices. If yours are leaving you feeling empty, I think I can help. Don't forget to check out my blog and YouTube Channel to see my latest postings and interviews. You can also find me on Facebook! I invite you to subscribe/follow…
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Are you singing today?
Today's podcast might just have you singing! Check it out! It's under 2 minutes! You can find it at: https://youtu.be/xFoa6rY7TgA While you're there, be sure to check out Part 2 of my conversation with Deacon Art on Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail. It's a good one! All of my…
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For Parents – Woman at the Well
Today I'm publishing a very short audio reflection about the importance of giving your testimony about your faith in Christ. Especially for parents, this reflection is a good reminder of the importance of passing on the faith to your children, and what you can do to help them. Using the Gospel of...
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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9-26-21
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
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Uplifting Prayer, Exhaustion (Podcast, 028)
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...
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Cassidy Comments, Ghandi (Podcast 027)
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...
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Lord, We are Perishing! (Podcast, 057, OGW)
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…
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Pepperoni Love
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…
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Step out of Line! (Cassidy Comments, Podcast 026)
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…
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Are you Carrying a Heavy Cross? (Podcast, OGW, 055)
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...
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Deathbed Forgiveness? (OGW, 054, Psalm 81)
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...
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What are YOU Fussing About? (OGW, 053)
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?…
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Feeling Gloomy? (OGW, 052)
Do you ever feeling like you are living in a vacuum, where you are “walking in darkness” and gloom is casting a shadow over you? In today’s podcast I talk about Chapter 8-9 in the Old Testament Book of Isaiah which describes what happens to all of that darkness and gloom with the appearance of...
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Our Common Language (OGW, 051)
As I was writing out my Christmas cards this year, I was saddened by some of the people that are no longer with us. Flipping through the pages I see the address of an old friend from high school who died this year. Her name has been in my address book for years, but she passed away without our…
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Change, Who Me? (OGW, 050)
Today’s reading follows both the Baptism of Jesus (which we will celebrate January 12th) and the temptation of Jesus by the devil in the desert. In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 4, Jesus learns that John the Baptist has been arrested so Jesus goes to Galilee. He has left Nazareth and gone to…
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New Beginnings (OGW, 049)
My reflection for today’s episode of Opening God’s Word gets its inspiration from the scripture reading for today—the prologue of the Gospel of John. We’re talking about beginnings! As you contemplate the past year and the one to come, I hope you will also be inspired by Psalm 96 to sing a new…
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Do Not Love the World (OGW, 048)
Oh my! Is today’s reading from the First Letter of John really telling me I cannot love the world? Am I not allowed to love beautiful sunsets and sandy beaches? And what about my family? My family is in the world. Am I not supposed to love them either? In today’s episode of Opening God’s Word I...
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Speaking Up (0GW, 047)
Merry Christmas! Are you afraid to speak up when you find yourself in a conversation with someone about faith? Do you feel that you don’t know enough? Are you afraid that you will look rather stupid? Are you concerned you might get into an argument? Do not be afraid! In today’s episode of Opening...
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Living in Exile, (OGW, 046)
In today’s episode of Opening God’s Word I talk about the hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel and the idea that we are living in exile from God! I hope this will give you a little “food for thought” as we inch our way ever closer to Christmas! Have a blessed day in God’s Word! Janet Cassidy...
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Uh oh ~ What are You Doing? (OGW, 045)
What will God find you doing when he comes again? That’s the question I explore today as we reflect on last Sunday’s reading from the Letter of James. I hope you will give this some serious thought because it can have a great impact on how we set our priorities and even the choices we make. Don’t...
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Four Words from the Angel (OGW, 044)
In today’s gospel from Luke, Chapter 1, we hear four life-giving words from the Angel Gabriel. Words that we can cling to. Gabriel is very busy in the readings this week. In today’s reading he tells Zechariah that he and his wife Elizabeth are going to have a baby in their old age. As you might...
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Listen Carefully! (OGW, 043, Mt. 1)
Joseph had to listen carefully to the angel in his dream as Mary was betrothed to him and it was discovered that she was pregnant! What was Joseph to do? I’ll go over this passage today in the latest episode of Opening God’s Word and talk about Joseph’s response to Mary’s pregnancy. As we move...
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Making Lists (OGW, 042)
In today’s episode of Opening God’s Word we’re talking about lists! Opening to that first chapter of Matthew we find “The Genealogy of Jesus.” For many of us this might simply look like a list of names of unknown people, but that is not how it would have been initially received. Let’s talk about...
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Are You a Fence Sitter? (OGW, 041, Mt. 21)
In today’s episode of Opening God’s Word, I am encouraging you not to be a fence sitter. Maybe you have questions about the existence of God or faith in general; today’s scripture passage puts our questions (and our answers) into perspective. The leaders in the time of Jesus questioned his...
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A Surprise Image of Mary (OGW, 040)
Surely the image on Juan Diego’s tilma must have surprised him! Because today is the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we are talking about Mary, the Mother of Jesus again! If you don’t know the story of Mary’s visitation to Juan Diego, be sure to check it out! The blessed Mother’s image on the...
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Feeling Lost? (OGW, 039, Mt. 18)
Are you struggling with past sins? Have you rationalized your personal life so that you are comfortable and happy, even though you know it is not wholly aligned with God? Do you think you are a bad person, unworthy of forgiveness? Does God even care about YOU? In today’s episode of Opening God’s...
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My Yes! to God (OGW, 038, Luke 1)
Do you know what the Immaculate Conception is? If not, jump over to my blog at janetcassidy.blogspot.com and you will find a terrific link that explains it. Today, though, I am going to focus on Mary’s Yes! to the angel Gabriel. Then, I’m going to share with you a significant Yes! I made to God....
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How Will You Answer God’s Question? (OGW, 037)
You know the bible is the inspired word of God. You know that it is God revealing himself to us, speaking to us, right? Well, today, in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 9 (verses 27-31) Jesus asks two blind men a question. It is the same question he asks us today. How will you answer God’s…
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Every Tear will be Wiped Away! (OGW, 035, Is, Mt)
Every Tear will be Wiped Away! Are you ready? I sure hope so! Here we are in the first week of Advent, reading Isaiah and Matthew. Isaiah reminds us that God will always take care of us and wipe away every tear! We sure want that, don’t we? The Gospel of Matthew, through the miracle of the loaves...
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Do You Have Faith? (OGW, 034)
Do you have the faith and confidence of the centurion in the Gospel of Matthew (Chapter 8) in today’s reading? In this episode of Opening God’s Word we are encouraged to trust in Jesus before we experience the healing we need in our life. Persevere in asking God for what you need, but remember,...
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Three Words for the King (033, OGW, Daniel)
What would you do if a mysterious hand appeared on a wall in front of you and wrote and message that you couldn’t read? I’ll bet you would search for someone who could give you the message. Well, that’s what happened to the king in today’s reading from the Book of Daniel. Tune in to find out the...
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The Secret: The End of the World is Coming! (OGW, 032)
I’ve got a secret that I will share with you today. I want to make sure that you are ready for the end. Like the followers of Jesus in Luke 21, you might be asking, “What sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?” What does Jesus say about the coming of the end of the world?…
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Give it up! (OGW, 031, Lk 21)
Let’s talk money! Wait! Before you decide you don’t want to hear anything about money + church, just give me a few minutes of your time. In today’s episode of Opening God’s Word I reflect on what Jesus has to say about our contribution and give my own testimony from “behind the scenes” as to the...
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A Kick in the Pants (OGW, 030)
Do you need a kick in the pants? Looking for some motivation? Is it time to change your ways, or are you ready to make a difference? Today’s episode of Opening God's Word may be just what you need. Jesus is in the temple, cleaning it out. The prophet Jeremiah—centuries before Jesus—is speaking…
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Multiplying What You have been Given (OGW, 028, Luke 19)
If you were entrusted with ten gold coins to take care of for someone, what would you do with them? That is the question in today’s parable in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 19. What does that mean for us today? Well, we could ask the question, “What will you do with the Good News of salvation that...
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Are You Stuck? (OGW, 027)
Need a change in your life? Do what the Blind Beggar did in yesterday’s passage and what Zacchaeus did in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 19 today. Seek Jesus. Look for him and open your house to him. Open your heart to him. It doesn’t take much, that’s for sure. Just open your eyes and look for him....
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What is Your Blindness? (OGW, 026, Luke 18)
026 - OGW, Blind Beggar, Lk 18 Today we tune in to a special event in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 18. Jesus performs a miracle! He heals a blind beggar! You might want to write this off as just a nice story, but there are so many elements of this real event that speak to us today, I hope you will...
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God’s Wisdom in YOU! (OGW – 025)
You may recall me talking about the Book of Wisdom, Chapter 13 before because it is one of my favorite Bible passages. I have a lot of favorites, but this one WILL make go deeper as you contemplate the existence of God. I encourage you to open your Bible and spend some time with it. Sit in your...
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The Kingdom of God (OGW – 024)
Today we’re talking about the Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 17. What is it? Is it here, now? Is it coming? It can seem so confusing! Join me today for this episode of Opening God’s Word and let’s get it cleared up! We’ve only got a couple of minutes, so let’s see what we can do to...
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What is Your Leprosy? (OGW, 023)
Are you one of the Ten Lepers in today’s Gospel (Luke Chapter 17) who was healed? Are you like the one who turned back to say thank you, or did you go on your merry way as one of the nine and not even recognize who healed you? Maybe you don’t have leprosy, but I’d be willing to bet there are…
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An Attitude of Gratitude (OGW, 022)
In today’s episode of Opening God’s Word I explore the question Jesus asks in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 17. Basically, he wants to know how likely it would be for you to ask a person who works for you to drop what he/she is doing, and take a break to sit and eat with you, leaving their tasks...
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Grumbling lately? (OGW – 021)
Have you found yourself grumbling a lot lately? Complaining about work or the world around you? Time to sing a new song! Psalm 98 is just what we need when we feel like we are living in a vacuum that is overtaking the joy in our lives. Today’s episode of Opening God’s Word will help you make the...
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Are You Loving Like God? (OGW – 020)
This is it! This is all we need to know and we can find it in Paul's Letter to the Romans, Chapter 13. Paul brings up the commandments, but then, he says it: "Love is the fulfillment of the law." Are you being loving? Are you giving of yourself? Are you looking at a situation and thinking, "How…
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Me? I Don’t Have Any Gifts! (OGW -019)
Have you ever thought, "I really don't have any gifts to use"? When you look at the great saints, do you ever think, "I could NEVER do that"? Are you kind of quiet and don't feel like you can "get out there" and make a splash like some people do? Or are you an extrovert but you can't seem to find...
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Who’s Coming to Dinner? (018 – OGW)
In today’s gospel passage Jesus talks about how you should behave if you are an invited guest to a lunch or dinner, and if you are the host, who you should be inviting. This passage can be difficult for us today as we ask ourselves, “Am I supposed to be inviting strangers into my home and feeding...
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What are You Looking for in a Church? PODCAST, (CC, 025)
How does my shopping experience relate to what I need in a church? I hope you will join me for this episode of Cassidy Comments as I describe what is foundational to any church. What do we need? What don't we need? If you are looking for a church, I invite you to email me at [email protected]...
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The Script You Need (OGW – 017)
Need a prescription for life? Are you thinking if someone would just write down what you need to do, that would make things a lot easier? Give me the list and let me follow it instead of trying to figure things out for myself? Well, we have one! You will find it today in this episode of Opening...
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A Spooky Question for Halloween (016, OGW)
What will separate us from the love of Christ? That's a spooky question! What can get in the way--anguish, distress, persecution, famine, peril? The list goes on and on! What is it? What is the one thing that can drive a wedge between us and the love of Christ? Listen carefully to today’s episode...
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Engaging reflections with motivational messages of faith from a Catholic viewpoint. For those with little or no faith and those who are seeking to deepen their already existing faith. The commentary is clear, concise and understandable for learners at any stage of their spiritual journey.
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Janet Cassidy - Motivational Catechist
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