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The Kiss of God
The Kiss of God
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
It was a cozy, chatty, pre-dinner cocktail conversation – just the newlyweds, with myself as the invited dinner guest in their living room. He was an open, warm, and ebullient person; she was gracious, but somewhat shy and reserved.
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I know that you acted in ignorance. Surprising fruits of Lent
I know that you acted in ignorance. Surprising fruits of Lent
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
.Now, I know, brothers and sisters, that you acted in ignorance, just as your leaders did; but God has brought to fulfillment what he had announced though the mouth of all the prophets... I italicized the words credited to St. Peter from the Thursday, April 5th reading because they seemed to shout at me as I sat listening to them during daily Mass three days ago
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Day 333 – The Book of Revelation
Day 333 – The Book of Revelation
By David Vermont
Technically known as, “The Revelation to Saint John” the Book of Revelation is one of the hardest books of the Bible to understand. The key to understanding the book is to understand that it must be interpreted through many different “lenses”.
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Our Holy Privilege
Our Holy Privilege
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Most Catholics today have heard about the Shroud of Turin and are somewhat acquainted with its long and controversial history.
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Day 332 – Third John
Day 332 – Third John
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: 3 John Today we read another short letter from, John. Again we see him making two great points.
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Are the Widowed Still Married or No longer Married? The Widowed have Different Viewpoints
Are the Widowed Still Married or No longer Married? The Widowed have Different Viewpoints
By Larry Peterson
I have gone from being a husband to being a widower; twice. My first wife, Loretta, died of cancer in 2003. My second wife, Marty, died from Alzheimer’s disease in March of 2017. What is interesting is how we, the widowed, perceive our widowhood. I have discovered that some who have been widowed, both men and women, still consider themselves married. Some, like me, do not. Why is that?
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Deliverance from Extrinsic Evil
Deliverance from Extrinsic Evil
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Spiritual healing can also take the form of “deliverance,” not just from intrinsic evil (sin) but also from extrinsic evil (demonic interference). In our prayers we ask God not only to “forgive us our trespasses” but also to “deliver us from evil.”
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Day 331 – Second John
Day 331 – Second John
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: 2 John Today we read the second letter of John. It’s only thirteen verses long but makes some important points.
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Jesus Transcends Denominations
Jesus Transcends Denominations
By Bill Dunn
The Catholic Church sincerely believes that Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church and gave her the full deposit of faith. But many people misinterpret this to mean the Church teaches that all non-Catholic denominations are NOT teaching the truth and therefore their members are going to Hell.
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The Heresy of Annihilationism: Why is Hell Forever?
The Heresy of Annihilationism: Why is Hell Forever?
By Scott Pauline
In regards to the release of the new Star Wars "sequel," I must admit that since my profound reversion to Catholicism in the mid to early nineties, I don't take much interest in science fiction or fantasy as I have had at previous times in my life.
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Day 330 – Mortal versus Venial Sin
Day 330 – Mortal versus Venial Sin
By David Vermont
Today we read the last chapter of the first letter of John. In it, John tells us to pray for one another if we observe another sinning.
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Why We Evangelize
Why We Evangelize
By Matthew Martinez
You might think that the “job” of evangelization is only for certain people. The priests, deacons, maybe some specific lay people. You may have also heard this quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words”.
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Another Tree
Another Tree
By E.M. McCarthy
The story of Jesus cursing the fig tree occurred right before He died and then rose from the dead. Jesus was hungry and wanted to eat when He saw the tree.
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Day 329 – Authority and God is Love
Day 329 – Authority and God is Love
By David Vermont
In today’s reading we see John state clearly that if you know God then you follow the Apostles: We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us, and whoever is not from God does not listen to us. From this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 1 John 4:6
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Deliverance from Intrinsic Evil
Deliverance from Intrinsic Evil
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
When Jesus reenacts the sacrifice of Calvary during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, he is, in effect, opening to us his Sacred Heart in a flood of healing. Isaiah 53:4-5 (NAB) tells us: “Yet it was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that he endured, while we thought of him as stricken, as one smitten by God and afflicted.
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Day 328 – Divinization and the Beatific Vision
Day 328 – Divinization and the Beatific Vision
By David Vermont
Today’s reading for study: 1 John 3 In today’s reading John hints at what we will be like after the resurrection.
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The Powerful Effects of Prayer
The Powerful Effects of Prayer
By Tony Jesse
Time magazine recently ran an article showcasing the positive benefits of prayer. The article states, “Prayer has been shown to be powerful, in at least one way. It triggers the relaxation response, a state of mind-body rest that has been shown to decrease stress, heart rate and blood pressure; alleviate chronic disease symptoms; and even change gene expression.”
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