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John Ciribassi

About the Author

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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Saturday August 1, 2020: What Is Truth?

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday August 1, 2020: What Is Truth?

We all recall the famous scene from the Passion Narrative when Jesus tells Pilate that he came to speak truth. Pilate’s response? “Truth. What is […]

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Saturday July 25, 2020: Cup or Chalice?

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday July 25, 2020: Cup or Chalice?

Many of you, I am sure, have seen the Indiana Jones movies. Particularly the original one, Raiders of the Lost Ark. One of the more […]

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Saturday July 11, 2020: Here I am. Send Me.

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday July 11, 2020: Here I am. Send Me.

I have a temper. There…I said it. This is not news to the people who know me well. It is a surprise, though, to those […]

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