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The Old The New And The Flexible
The Old The New And The Flexible
By Carol Ann Chybowski
I’ve always found the Gospel reading of Matthew 9: 14-17 difficult to understand. It felt as though Jesus was light years ahead of John’s disciples, and even his own for that matter. Then some thoughtful soul explained that, no, you really can’t fast in the middle of a feast. It’s rude for one thing, an insult to your host.
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Though the Flock is Destroyed
Though the Flock is Destroyed
By Richard Maffeo
Part of the devil’s strategy has always been to attack those who follow Christ at their weakest and then mock us, saying something like: If you are God’s beloved, why are you suffering?
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A Follow Up to "A Crisis of Faith"
A Follow Up to "A Crisis of Faith"
By Mike Bugal
In my recent article under that title I talked about the debate taking place in my mind over the last month or two concerning the implications of the traditional Catholic dogma concerning whether or not there is salvation outside the Catholic Church. For the most part it was understood by the majority of readers in the spirit in which I intended it.
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A Fresh Look at the Good Samaritan
A Fresh Look at the Good Samaritan
By Faith Flaherty
Tonight is Bible Sharing, so I was reviewing our topic, which is the story of the Good Samaritan. What I find as an invaluable tool in understanding scripture is Dr. John J. Pilch. He is a biblical scholar concentrating on cultural-historical background.
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Jesus and the Angels!
Jesus and the Angels!
By Kathy Lamb
I’ve been thinking about Jesus. I always think about Jesus, but these last couple of days I’ve been thinking about Jesus and the angels. I’m thinking about Jesus and the angels because I ran across something I wrote on Holy Week a few years ago. Before I wrote it I had been meditating on the Passion.
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How Many Books Are In Your Bible?
How Many Books Are In Your Bible?
By Charlie Johnston
Why did the Catholic Church add extra books to the Bible? I heard they were added at the Council of Trent, is this true?
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OMG!
OMG!
By Richard Maffeo
Oh, my God! Just look at the stripes sliced into your back. One by one by one by one – each one the price of my sins crisscrossed across your ravaged flesh, each oozing blood fashioned from my whoredom, my blasphemies, my pervasive rebellion against you.
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Six Things Being an Aggie Catholic Taught Me...
Six Things Being an Aggie Catholic Taught Me...
By Carleigh Lutz
As a Texas girl, my dream was to become a Fightin’ Texas Aggie from a very young age. I loved the aspects of comradery, as well as this unknown spirit that seemed to bind them all together. There was nothing like seeing that famed Aggie ring on someone’s hand, and seeing how it brought together two complete strangers in conversation.
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Pagan Worship Logical Until God Revealed Himself
Pagan Worship Logical Until God Revealed Himself
By Bill Dunn
The brilliant 20th century author G.K. Chesterton summarized the entire history of religion in one sentence. He wrote, “Paganism was the biggest thing in the world, and Christianity was bigger, and everything since has been comparatively small.”
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It is Okay to say, "I do not know." - Job and a Response to Suffering
It is Okay to say, "I do not know." - Job and a Response to Suffering
By John Mayer
I am certain nearly every Christian would agree the most common argument against the existence of God is the reality of suffering. It is the frequent test Christians face at some point in life if not consistently throughout it; to answer for and give detailed explanation for the reality of suffering and the reality of God.
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Your actions speak louder than your words. - Jesus
Your actions speak louder than your words. - Jesus
By Troy Kroening
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” – [Matthew 7:21] Jesus listens to us, our actions and our words. If our actions do not match our words, then we are hypocrites. I am hypocrite. My actions do not always match my words. But with God’s help, I keep trying to do better.
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You will show me the path to life. (Ps 16:5)
You will show me the path to life. (Ps 16:5)
By Mary Rivers
This morning we came early to Mass to pray the rosary; we were surrounded by those called “gray haired souls,” of which I am now one of them. They shuffled into church via walkers, canes; one had a cap which read, “Freedom is not free.” On the side of the hat was an small American flag.
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Have You Ever Wondered?
Have You Ever Wondered?
By Richard Maffeo
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like today if you never said, “Yes” to Jesus when He called you? Kind of like a George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful Life) 'what if' speculation. (By the way, if you ‘still’ have not said yes to Him, please read on anyway. I end this essay offering something for you, too).
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But who do YOU say that I am?
But who do YOU say that I am?
By Mary Rivers
"But who do YOU say that I am?" (Lk 9:20) These words of Jesus speak directly to each one, causing each one to look into himself and his relationship with Jesus. The Word of God and Peter set for man a picture, an image which show a relationship with Jesus brings a relationship with God.
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In the bottomless pit
In the bottomless pit
By Tess Shore
At times, we all fall into a rut with our faith. We go to Mass and know we are just going through the motions. We go to Confession and partake in the Church’s offerings, but we know we are just going through the motions with that, too. We start making excuses for why it’s okay to come to Mass late. We start making excuses for everything we do. During these times,
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A HOT Item: On Modesty and Bikinis
A HOT Item: On Modesty and Bikinis
By Greg Schlueter
The conversation took place among good Catholic brothers gathered for a cigar and scotch. Politics. 80’s rock. Joe Bonamassa (awesome blues man). Family stories. And on this particular night, the conversation turned to bikinis. Bikinis. No, it’s not what one might think of “men talking” and “bikinis.” But what one might think is enough to make the point.
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Question: Do Catholics Worship Statues?
Question: Do Catholics Worship Statues?
By Charlie Johnston
Full question by anonymous: When Catholics pray before statues and kiss images of Christ or Mary aren’t they engaging in idolatry?
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