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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.

Author Archive Page

Thursday, 4/26/18 – Power to the People

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Thursday, 4/26/18 - Power to the People

I hate to run. Unless someone is chasing me, of course. I mean, it seems so senseless to expel all that energy and effort without […]

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Monday, 2/26/18 – The Gospel According to John (Denver)

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Monday, 2/26/18 - The Gospel According to John (Denver)

“Ah, but let’s not forget that the folks of Toledo unselfishly gave us the scale. No springs, honest weight, that’s the promise they made, so […]

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Thursday 11/30/17 – May Those Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Thursday 11/30/17 - May Those Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful

I am what many call, a “Cradle Catholic”. While I think that means, for most, that they were born into the Catholic Faith, I think […]

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