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John Ciribassi

About the Author

Hello! My name is John Ciribassi. I live in Carol Stream, IL in the USA. My wife Elise and I are parishioners at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. We have two adult daughters. One lives in Senegal, West Africa with her husband and her 3 sons. The other teaches Anthropology at the University of Oslo, Norway. We also have a home in Mainesburg, Pa in the North Central part of Pennsylvania. 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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6.14.26  Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Of Covenants, Commitments and just plain agreements… a reflection by: MARK GATES.

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
6.14.26  Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Of Covenants, Commitments and just plain agreements... a reflection by: MARK GATES.

I sincerely realize that I’m ‘preaching to the choir’ here. Sometimes a little self-reflection can be healthy or even rewarding. Have we, me, you allowed […]

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Saturday June 13th, 2026: Should I stay or should I go

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB

Today’s Readings It has been awhile since I have referenced The Chosen in one of my reflections. Today’s first reading from the first book of […]

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June 7th, Corpus Christi, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ. a reflection by Mark Gates.

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
June 7th, Corpus Christi, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ.  a reflection by Mark Gates.

“I am the true bread that has come down from Heaven.” ***I AM a True Believer in the Real Presence of Christ in Eucharist!! “I […]

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