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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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Saturday August 3, 2024: The only thing we have to fear is deer itself

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday August 3, 2024: The only thing we have to fear is deer itself

Today’s Readings In the fall of 2022 I hit a deer with my motorcycle. I was leading a group of about 10 people and as […]

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Saturday July 27, 2024: Repent and know that I am God

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday July 27, 2024: Repent and know that I am God

by Mark Gates Jer 7:1-11,  The following message came to Jeremiah from the LORD:  Stand at the gate of the house of the LORD, and […]

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Saturday July 20, 2024: Fight or Flight

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB

Today’s Readings The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesusto put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. My […]

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