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John Ciribassi

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Hello! My name is John Ciribassi. I live in Mainesburg, Pennsylvania, in the USA. My wife Elise and I are parishioners at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Canton, Pennsylvania. We have two adult daughters. One lives in Senegal, West Africa with her 4 sons. The other teaches Anthropology at the University of Amsterdam in The Netherlands. My wife and I are both retired veterinarians, and my specialty is in animal behavior. I attended college and veterinary school in Illinois, where I met my wife who is from the Chicago area, and the rest is history! My hobbies include Racquetball, Pickleball, Off Road Motorcycle Riding, Hiking and Camping. I continue to enjoy the opportunity to offer what little insight I have on the scriptures. But I have always felt that the scriptures can speak for themselves. My job is just to shine a little light on them for people who maybe don't have the time to look into the readings deeply. I hope you enjoy and find value in my writings. I continue to be grateful for this opportunity.

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7.05.26, Happy Independence!!  Joy, Encouragement, and Realization of Gratitude.   a reflection by: MARK GATES

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
7.05.26, Happy Independence!!  Joy, Encouragement, and Realization of Gratitude.   a reflection by: MARK GATES

JOY – JOY – JOY… My Bro. BLU mantra couldn’t be any more appropriate than with this first scripture from Zechariah 9:9-10. Israel’s (& eventually […]

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Saturday July 4th, 2026: To fast or not to fast. That is the question

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday July 4th, 2026: To fast or not to fast. That is the question

Today’s Readings April Fenk was 36 years old when she was diagnosed with inoperable cervical cancer. She was given 4 months to live and would […]

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June 28,2026 “Promises, promises.” a reflection by MARK GATES

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
June 28,2026 "Promises, promises." a reflection by MARK GATES

I use that title with all due respect & reverence. Sure, we usually utter those words with immense skepticism regarding a promise from an unreliable […]

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