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The Vision of Pope Leo XIII
The Vision of Pope Leo XIII
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
One of the most important events in the last 500 years is known as the Vision of Pope Leo XIII.
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A convert, wife, mother, and humanitarian: Caroline Chisholm helped thousands of young female immigrants
A convert, wife, mother, and humanitarian: Caroline Chisholm helped thousands of young female immigrants
By Larry Peterson
Caroline Chisholm was born in Northampton, England, in 1808. She was the daughter of William Jones, a wealthy farmer, who had been married four times. Three of his wives had died in childbirth, and Caroline’s mom was his fourth. She had seven children and Caroline would be the last.
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3 reasons Catholics are leaving and what you can do about it
3 reasons Catholics are leaving and what you can do about it
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
It is often said “the church is bleeding young people.” The Church is bleeding people of all ages, although mostly those under 30 years of age. In order to stop the bleeding of a wound one must understand the cause of the wound and how deep it goes. That is also true for the Church.
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Why pray to Mary?
Why pray to Mary?
By Faith-Full Writer
Recently, two different friends contacted me separately asking for prayers related to health; both found out about potentially life-threatening matters. I elected to say a rosary - a special series of prayers primarily directed to Mary - for each of them; their health, their families, and their doctors.
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POPE STEPHEN IV, PROTECTOR OF HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE
POPE STEPHEN IV, PROTECTOR OF HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Stephen IV is one of the shortest-lived popes, having reigned only seven months before he died. He is known for his piety and for protecting the papacy’s interest in controlling the Holy Roman Empire.
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John the Quirky Baptist
John the Quirky Baptist
By Bill Dunn
In the gospel readings at Mass, for last weekend and for this weekend, we hear about John the Baptist. Last week in Matthew’s gospel, John baptized Jesus, although quite reluctantly. He said to the Lord, “I need to be baptized by YOU.”
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Living The Worthy Life: Sheen And Russia On The Same Page 70 Years Later?
Living The Worthy Life: Sheen And Russia On The Same Page 70 Years Later?
By Michael Cunningham
This is the 21st century and someone asked me recently why are you writing so much about communism- that is so 20th century. Well, they have a point or do they? The time I grew up- it was easy to say no to communism in the United States.
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Quotes That PROVE The Primacy of Rome in the Early Church
Quotes That PROVE The Primacy of Rome in the Early Church
By Arnold Scott
The Catholic Church includes all of the local (particular) churches in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, who is the successor of St. Peter. It was St. Peter who was entrusted by the Lord Jesus Christ as the shepherd to stand in the place of the Good Shepherd (John 10:11) and feed His sheep (John 21:15).
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Essential Catholicism: Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Essential Catholicism: Baptism in the Holy Spirit
By Greg Schlueter
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT is not something for a particular type of Catholic. Or personality. To be Catholic is to be open to all God desires for us. Whether we understand it or not. Whether it has been represented well or not.
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Hell: What is it and who goes there?
Hell: What is it and who goes there?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
It’s a reality that is not often preached, yet so important to understand. The Bible, the Lord Jesus, and many saints speak about hell. It’s more than a concept, an idea, or a scare tactic. It’s a real place where real people go and spend eternity. However, we need to understand what hell truly is and who goes there.
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Pain and Sacrifice
Pain and Sacrifice
By Mary Rivers
Pain centers one on self; “I”, “me”, “mine”, “self” Becomes the norm: darkness, With little resistance to sin.
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Do you trust Jesus as much as you trust yourself?
Do you trust Jesus as much as you trust yourself?
By Troy Kroening
We may say that we trust Jesus more than ourselves, but whenever we sin, especially in the littlest of ways, we are showing that we do not trust Jesus. Why ‘especially in the littlest of ways’? Well, those should be when it is easiest to trust someone else. After all, if it is just a small matter, why should we care which is the best course of action?
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A LIVING SACRIFICE
A LIVING SACRIFICE
By Elizabeth Thomas
In my last blog, "Did Mary Know," the question was asked, "Do we know?" Oh dear Lord, that is a tough question. For only after we age in wisdom and grace, can we look back on all the events of our lives and the lives of now grown children. We see the effects of our choices/mistakes and see how the sins of their parents are being passed down unto them and their children. We see the sadness and
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2020 - A Time of Discernment
2020 - A Time of Discernment
By Patti J. Mitchell
The 2020 elections are approaching, which means it is time for us to be in full discernment mode. As we analyze candidates for local, state, and national offices, we need to take into consideration the teachings of the Church and apply them at the ballot box.
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Living The Worthy Life: Sheen's Predictions On Russian Leaders
Living The Worthy Life: Sheen's Predictions On Russian Leaders
By Michael Cunningham
Bishop Sheen died in 1979 and that was ten years before the fall of the Berlin Wall and twelve years before the fall of the USSR. He did not live to see any of that but he did predict two rather famous things about Stalin. One was about what would happen to Stalin’s political rivals and the other is what would happen to Stalin.
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We Will Attract Disciples through Tenderness
We Will Attract Disciples through Tenderness
By Katie Zalany
The tender action of a priest recently spurred a thought in my mind: How can I not live to point to the Church and Jesus now after receiving such a gift of mercy in my pain and brokenness?
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Our Mission
Our Mission
By Carol Monaco
With the baptism of Jesus, we see the unity of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The heavens opened up, and the Spirit of God descended like a dove upon Jesus and the voice from Heaven said: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased.” [Matthew 3:17] The Spirit of God invested Jesus with a mission—to show the way, the truth, and the life—that gives freedom from sin.
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