Laura Kazlas, Author at A CATHOLIC MOMENT

Laura Kazlas

About the Author

Hello! My name is Laura Kazlas. As a child, I was raised in an atheist family, but came to believe in God when I was 12 years old. I was baptized because of the words that I read in the bible. I later became a Catholic because of the Mass. The first time my husband brought me to Mass, I thought it was the most holy, beautiful sense of worshiping God that I had ever experienced. I still do! My husband John and I have been married for 37 years. We have a son, a daughter, and two granddaughters. We are in the process of adopting a three year old little girl. We live in Salem, Oregon in the United States. I currently serve as the program coordinator for Catholic ministry at a local maximum security men's prison. I‘m also a supervisor for Mount Angel Seminary’s field education program, in Oregon.

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Jesus Healed a Man Born Blind

Laura Kazlas

Jesus healed a man born blind in today’s gospel reading and it was certainly a cause of celebration. The gospel said that after his healing, all the people gave praise to God. What other human being has ever given sight to a person that was born blind? This was definitely a major miracle, the likes of which mankind had never seen before.

Don’t Bury Your Abilities – Use Them!

Laura Kazlas

The first reading for Mass today is pretty awesome for a number of reasons (and no, not just because it is a man who is singing the praises of his wife.) However, it is an awesome reading, because the male writer is obviously either very much in love with his wife in a long-term marriage, or has observed marital relationships of this nature. A married couple’s witness to the entire community they live in, is not to be taken lightly.

The Kingdom of God is Among You

Laura Kazlas

Beloved: I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother.” Saint Paul wrote these words in the first reading for Mass today, while he was in prison. How beautiful they are! With such love, joy and peace they were written!