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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 June 12, 2021: 18 Years of Silence

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday June 12, 2021: 18 Years of Silence

We all know that Jesus was completely human and also completely divine. But I never realized just how human he was until I reflected on […]

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Saturday June 5, 2021: Bring out your dead

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday June 5, 2021: Bring out your dead

I rather enjoy funerals. I know, I know. Kind of sick in a way to say you like hanging out with dead people. But seriously, […]

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Saturday May 29, 2021: You Can’t Handle the Truth!!

John Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Saturday May 29, 2021: You Can't Handle the Truth!!

I am hoping that many of you recognize where the title of this reflection comes from. Jack Nicholson barks it out to Tom Cruise from […]

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