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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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Happy Gaudete Sunday!! Joy-Joy-Joy.

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Happy Gaudete Sunday!! Joy-Joy-Joy.

Third Sunday of ADVENT, Dec. 14,2025. Mark “G.” ***My dear friends, today, ISAIAH 35: 1-10 Opens exulting with JOY!! He speaks of the deserts and […]

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Saturday September 13th, 2025: It’s Greek to me

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday September 13th, 2025: It's Greek to me

Today’s Readings I don’t speak French. Now I am sure that this is not a handicap that grants me much sympathy in the United States. […]

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2nd Sunday of Advent: Prophecy & Legacy

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
2nd Sunday of Advent: Prophecy & Legacy

Dec. 7, 2025: Mark Gates. Ohhh, My treasured brothers and sisters, HAPPY ADVENT!! What a great time in our church year & the secular year […]

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