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Helmet of Salvation
Helmet of Salvation
By Susan Skinner
When I was on retreat at Bethany House a week ago, we decided to do the Stations of the Cross, which are outdoors along a pathway through the woods.
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POPE SAINT LEO II
POPE SAINT LEO II
By Debra Booton McCoy
This week’s pope was born Leo Manelius, in Sicily about 611 AD. His father was known as Paulus. This was a time when many Sicilians headed to the mainland. The Islamic Caliphate, still less than 50 years old, was conducting raids on Sicily. It was not a safe place to live, especially for those who were Christian.
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Full of Grace
Full of Grace
By Susan Skinner
I went on a silent retreat this weekend at the beautiful Bethany House. I had really needed it, to fill back up. The bickering and the fighting in the world, it can get you down. This was my trip to the mountain top to pray. It was very healing.
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The Most Heinous Sin of All
The Most Heinous Sin of All
By David Torkington
If I had not been working for several organisations in the USA for the past six years I might have thought Archbishop Vigano's letters referred to in the Catholic media, as way over the top, but they are not.
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How Can You Still Go to Mass?
How Can You Still Go to Mass?
By Bill Dunn
Ever since “Clergy Abuse Scandal 2.0” rocked the Catholic Church last summer, it’s been a very difficult time for those of us who remain faithful parishioners. For months now, various family members, neighbors, and co-workers have asked us the same question: “With everything that’s been revealed about clergy sex abuse, how can you still go to Mass?!”
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The Man Hating Spirit
The Man Hating Spirit
By Susan Skinner
The man-hating spirit is everywhere now (so is the woman hating, but that’s for another article). It’s a palpable, tangible presence. I know because it has attacked me before. And when it does, bitterness and resentment seep into everything. But I have become aware that it is an actual entity that is attacking. When you know this, you can change.
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Love Enemies? You Gotta Be Kidding!
Love Enemies? You Gotta Be Kidding!
By Bill Dunn
In the gospel reading at Mass this weekend, from Luke’s gospel, chapter 6, Jesus is preaching to a crowd in what is called “The Sermon on the Plain.” After hearing what He said, I suspect many people might label it “The Sermon on the You Gotta Be Kidding!!”
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Moral Theology and Mystical Theology - Introducing Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange OP
Moral Theology and Mystical Theology - Introducing Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange OP
By David Torkington
It was after Quietism (1687) was condemned that the faithful were left with a spirituality that was primarily a moral teaching, without the love derived from mystical contemplation that would enable a person to live that moral teaching.
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The Best Stories Still Inspire... and there's a reason for that
The Best Stories Still Inspire... and there's a reason for that
By Lisa Mayer
J.R.R. Tolkien probably couldn't have known that he'd change the world when he published The Lord of the Rings in 1954. But here it is, 65 years later, and 150 million copies have sold and an epic movie series was released. Amazon is even getting ready to make a show!
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Remember (Part II) - Meaning in Our Memories
Remember (Part II) - Meaning in Our Memories
By Prof. Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B.
Both the wisdom and accounting of events in Sacred Scripture illustrate the value and importance of memory to God Himself.
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Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?
Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?
By Steven R. Hemler
The gospel or “good news” proclaimed since the beginning of Christianity is essentially the news of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. This “good news” is that a man who claimed to be the Son of God and the Savior of the world has indeed risen from the dead.
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How Can We Know Jesus is Truly the Son of God?
How Can We Know Jesus is Truly the Son of God?
By Steven R. Hemler
A central belief of Christianity is that Jesus is divine, the Son of God. But how do we know Jesus himself made that claim and how can we know if it’s true?
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Messages of Hope from The Arrow Bringer
Messages of Hope from The Arrow Bringer
By Lisa Mayer
I'm a world trapped in a person. But I'm also a person who wants to change the world.
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The next great sex abuse scandal in Christianity (and how to respond)
The next great sex abuse scandal in Christianity (and how to respond)
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
A recent newspaper investigation found that more than 200 Southern Baptist ministers, deacons, and others have been found guilty of sex abuse. Almost 380 church leaders and volunteers have been accused, including pastors, youth ministers, and Sunday School teachers.
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Seek ye First His Kingdom and His Justice
Seek ye First His Kingdom and His Justice
By Stephen Lichtenwalner
Ever since the reformation we've seen a large increase in the misunderstanding of God's Justice and Mercy; or rather, we have forgotten Justice. This has caused a rift within The Church and its given rise to some rather troublesome ideas; mainly ‘unconditional’ forgiveness.
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What is a Writer?
What is a Writer?
By Lisa Mayer
"A Writer is a World trapped in a person." -Victor Hugo I remember the first "book" I wrote was in 2nd grade. It was an elaborate story about me and my friends having to rescue another friend from the clutches of an evil witch. My writing skills have improved since then. My illustrations skills... have not.
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Online Study Guide for St. John Paul II’s “Consecrated Life” Seeks Partners
Online Study Guide for St. John Paul II’s “Consecrated Life” Seeks Partners
By Kevin J. Banet
Catholics know that consecrated life is a gift to the Church and an evangelical witness to the world. But how can this gift be better understood? Why not use an online method to teach others?
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