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5 things "Gosnell" teaches us
5 things "Gosnell" teaches us
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The shocking movie that teaches viewers the horrors of abortion and provides an inside look at the lucrative industry that disguises itself as “women’s choice” has received tremendous opposition – and for good reason.
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Smoking and Catholicism---from Socially Acceptable to Mortal Sin; Is It Possible?
Smoking and Catholicism---from Socially Acceptable to Mortal Sin; Is It Possible?
By Larry Peterson
I grew up “way back” in the 50s. It was an era when people not only ate and drank, they also smoked. In fact, close to 50% of Americans smoked cigarettes.
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For Us Christ Is Life
For Us Christ Is Life
By Mary Rivers
It has been three weeks since Hurricane Michael blew through the Panhandle of Florida, just missing us on Mobile Bay. Hurricane shutters are back in storage, mildew is washed away from painted outdoor surfaces, holes in the ground remain from the storm surge, but are no longer expanding.
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The Triumph of Our Lady's Immaculate Heart and the Ultimate Lie of Antichrist
The Triumph of Our Lady's Immaculate Heart and the Ultimate Lie of Antichrist
By Scott Pauline
Just a couple of days ago, a mind-blowing Insight hit me. It was regarding an essential aspect of the mystery of iniquity. Nothing new was drawn from my analogies . I just discovered that an analogy I already had provided a profound basis for another theology I had.
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Church of Immigrants - Recognizing Christ in the Other
Church of Immigrants - Recognizing Christ in the Other
By BJ Gonzalvo
In his book, “Religion and Immigration,” sociologist Peter Kivisto pointed out that religion was once a neglected topic in migration studies. But for many immigrants, religion is really a vital aspect of the resettlement experience. Timothy Smith even proposed that immigration is a “theologizing experience.”
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Our Lady of Confidence---"Mater Mea, Fiducia Mea" (My Mother, My Confidence)
Our Lady of Confidence---"Mater Mea, Fiducia Mea" (My Mother, My Confidence)
By Larry Peterson
The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. It is better known as the Basilica of St. Mary Major. St. Mary Major is part of the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran which is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Rome.
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I Want It NOW !!!
I Want It NOW !!!
By Chris Cappannelli, EdD
I’m going to date myself here. I am actually old enough to REMEMBER man walking on the Moon.
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When The Lord Calls You to Quiet.
When The Lord Calls You to Quiet.
By Rebekah Hanlin
In a matter of months after plunging into marriage with our eyes closed and hearts open, we newlyweds found our circumstances quite altered, quite quickly. A baby was on the way, a career had changed, and I had made the shocking decision to raise our children from home.
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Beautiful Mercy is Ours
Beautiful Mercy is Ours
By Jean Smith
Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. Mercy has become living and visible in Christ.
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History of Church Part 3 - The 2nd century (100 AD to 200 AD)
History of Church Part 3 - The 2nd century (100 AD to 200 AD)
By James Dsouza
In the 1st century (1 AD to 100 AD) after Jesus left, Apostles are killed for preaching what they truly seen, known and now fully believe that God loved the world so much that he sent his son Jesus to pay the price for all our sins on the cross, just so that whoever believes in his Son is saved by his loving grace.
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Teen Book Review - A World Such as Heaven Intended
Teen Book Review - A World Such as Heaven Intended
By Leslea Wahl
Amara McKirnan and Nathan Simmons share a devotion to their Catholic faith but their loyalties lie on opposite sides of the Civil War. Dedicated to the Confederate cause, Amara offers to help out at her uncle’s makeshift hospital in Atlanta.
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Spiritual But Not Religious?
Spiritual But Not Religious?
By JP Nunez
These days, a lot of people claim to be spiritual but not religious. They want to be connected to God and the spiritual realm, but they don’t want to be bogged down by all the rules and regulations of organized religion. They want to relate to God in their own way, and they don’t think they need anybody to tell them how to worship or how to live their lives.
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Despite Scandal, God Wants Us to Be Joyful
Despite Scandal, God Wants Us to Be Joyful
By Bill Dunn
One of my favorite Catholic authors is Dr. Peter Kreeft, a longtime professor of philosophy at Boston College. Recently, I saw a video where Professor Kreeft discussed Christian joy.
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Listen Here Ya'll
Listen Here Ya'll
By Elizabeth Thomas
Listen Here Ya'll---ESPECIALLY if you are 50 and under. Especially if you think ya know it all and got it all together. Especially if you--just need to listen or rather read.
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Sharing a Coke with Brett and Helping the Holy Souls
Sharing a Coke with Brett and Helping the Holy Souls
By Terri Thomas
We have experienced this many times since Brett passed away on October 15, 2015. I ask him to pray for many things but never without praying for him first. This is what Pope Francis refers to as a "communion of intercessory prayer - an exchange of spiritual goods" (see below Amoris Laetitia, 257).
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It's Going to Be Okay
It's Going to Be Okay
By Deborah Burton
What a week, month, year it's been. Time seems to be flashing by so fast, as I try to keep up with turning the calendar pages it almost appears as animation. And it's not just the speed of life events, but the intensity is magnified as well.
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To Whom Much is given, Much is expected!
To Whom Much is given, Much is expected!
By Ralph Hathaway
Take a moment and view the world from the perspective of an alien and what will you see? Peace and harmony, faith and hope, a place so inviting you’d move here in a flash.
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