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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 November 1, 2025: Lead Me Lord

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB

Today’s Readings As many of you who are regular readers of ACM know, my wife Elise is Jewish. She is of the sect of Judaism […]

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Saturday October 25, 2025

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday October 25, 2025

This reflection was written by Mark Gates. Thank you Mark for filling in. 10/25/2025Romans 8:1-11 Brothers and sisters: Now there is no condemnation for thosewho […]

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Saturday October 18th, 2025: We are family

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday October 18th, 2025: We are family

Today’s Readings I recall experiencing loneliness twice in my life. I am sure there were others but these are the two circumstances where I definitely […]

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