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If we want things to get better, we must know where we are.
If we want things to get better, we must know where we are.
By Troy Kroening
We want many things to get ‘better’. But do we truly take inventory of where we are? If we do not, how can we know if we got better? And normally, taking inventory is exactly how we determine what it is that we need to do to make things better. The elephant in the room becomes obvious, if we never noticed it before.
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A Heaven-Designed Jigsaw Puzzle
A Heaven-Designed Jigsaw Puzzle
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
If you are interested in a fascinating experiment, just try this: Take a fresh sponge - not a plastic sponge, but a regular ocean sponge, which is actually a living entity, like coral - and cut it into hundreds of pieces.
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Day 258 – The Road to Emmaus
Day 258 – The Road to Emmaus
By David Vermont
This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible because it is filled with important markers we need to understand.
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Day 257 – The Shroud
Day 257 – The Shroud
By David Vermont
First, it is women who first find the tomb empty, learn of the resurrection and deliver the news to the Apostles. This is an important fact, in part because in the first-century women had no legal standing in society. In fact, they were not allowed to give testimony on important events. So the fact that these events are recorded in this manner helps to establish its veracity.
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How I Got My Prayer Life in Order
How I Got My Prayer Life in Order
By Paul Smith
This is a busy time that we live in. Let me just give you a glimpse into my busy life. Everyday I wake up at 5:00 AM to do what we call PT in the Army. After that I have to rush home to take my wife to class and then to shower, get dressed and get ready for work. That puts us at around 8:00 AM. At this point I make sure that our four children are dressed and ready to go and get on the bus
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The Kingdom of God through the Initiation Sacraments
The Kingdom of God through the Initiation Sacraments
By Susan Skinner
As I, Susan, spoke to the Protestant Minister the other day about purgatory, it became abundantly clear to me that there is a gaping hole in the lives of some Christians because of the lack of belief in the full Sacramental Life.
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Dead men still speak, breathe, and testify
Dead men still speak, breathe, and testify
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Do you believe the Bible? I know this sounds like a trivial and generic question, but it’s one of the most important questions you can answer. If you believe the Bible then you have to believe Hebrews 13:8 that says “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” If you believe Hebrews 13:8, then you have to believe in the Catholic Church.
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Day 256 – The Works of the Good Thief
Day 256 – The Works of the Good Thief
By David Vermont
Today we read Luke’s account of the Crucifixion. We see the scene of Jesus being crucified with two criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Often when discussing the nature of Salvation and the role of good works the “good thief” is used as an example of salvation without works. However, a closer look at the scene shows that this is not the case.
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Purgatory - The Path of Perfection
Purgatory - The Path of Perfection
By Susan Skinner
This other morning I had a discussion online with a Protestant Minister. She identified herself as a Priest, and she was admonishing my friend for praying for his deceased mother (on the Anniversary of his mother’s death, I might add). She said his mother was dead and prayers won’t help her. My heart sank as I know the biggest mercy God allowed for us was Purgatory,
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Paul's Surprising Teaching About Marriage
Paul's Surprising Teaching About Marriage
By Bill Dunn
The second reading at Mass this weekend, from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, contains a very odd verse. Paul wrote, “Let those having wives act as not having them.”
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Commitment to Surrender
Commitment to Surrender
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Peter's advice has an eschatological ring to it: "Rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed...Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." (i Pet. 4:19).
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Day 255 – Friends in Sin
Day 255 – Friends in Sin
By David Vermont
Today we read Luke’s account of the trial of Jesus. Most of us know the basic outline of the story where the Sanhedrin brings Jesus before Pilate who reviews the case. He finds the Lord not guilty and sends him to Herod.
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Catholic Evangelization: Listen to an Atheist
Catholic Evangelization: Listen to an Atheist
By Bill Dunn
There’s been a big emphasis lately on Catholic evangelization. However, telling other people about our faith in Christ is not something most American Catholics feel comfortable doing. So, despite the recent emphasis, the vast majority of us choose to keep silent and leave that job to the professionals: priests, deacons, nuns, etc.
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Belief
Belief
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
At the beginning of each day, week, or month, it might be appropriate to take a survey of just how strongly we believe in God and his love for us, especially in our "midnight" situations, when he seems so absent.
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Day 254 – Peter's Denial of Jesus
Day 254 – Peter's Denial of Jesus
By David Vermont
Today we read Luke’s account of Peter’s denial of Jesus.
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Day 253 – Why does Jesus tell the Apostles to bring swords?
Day 253 – Why does Jesus tell the Apostles to bring swords?
By David Vermont
Did you ever notice that when Jesus and the Apostles leave for the Mount of Olives, Jesus tell the Apostles to bring swords?
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To whom much is given, much more will be expected
To whom much is given, much more will be expected
By Lisa Mayer
These days, I really take this to heart. But I didn’t always. Honestly, I always used to think it was unfair. I didn’t understand why someone had to go out and do more for God just because they were given more. Then, more was given to me.
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