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LOSING IT!!!!
LOSING IT!!!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
With all that is going on in life, our country, the world--and in my personal life---from the depts of my heart ---I feel strongly---AARRRGH!!!!! Not really--more like a perpetual litany of "God help us, have mercy on us."
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You Did it to Me
You Did it to Me
By Joseph A. Daczko
I went to Mass on Saturday evening and now, on Sunday morning, I sit on an airplane going to a business convention in Las Vegas. I am leaving on a Sunday morning because I have a meeting in the afternoon. I go to this same trade show every year, and so every year I pack myself up, leave my family, and spend almost a week in a city that represents the “what’s in it for me”,
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As men of stature fall, where do we stand on judgement?
As men of stature fall, where do we stand on judgement?
By Ralph Hathaway
Watch the news lately? Listen to the talk of close friends and family, and wonder what has happened to our society, Nnt just here in America, but worldwide. Growing up my friends and I, and no doubt most of you reading this if your roots go back 50, 60, or more years, could walk safely anywhere without fear of attacks. Our doors were rarely locked and who would dare touch our father’s car?
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Meet Joseph Calasanctius—More or less unheard of yet he is the Patron Saint of Catholic Schools
Meet Joseph Calasanctius—More or less unheard of yet he is the Patron Saint of Catholic Schools
By Larry Peterson
What follows is about a man who was ordained a priest and established the first free school for children in Europe, something unheard of at the time. His name is Joseph Calasantius. He went on the become the patron saint of Catholic Schools.
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Honor the Lord's Day
Honor the Lord's Day
By Bill Dunn
The Catechism of the Catholic Church discusses our Sunday obligation. In addition to the requirement of attending Mass, it says this: “On Sundays…the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God…and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body” (CCC 2185). The Catechism goes on to say that if certain people are required to work on Sunday—
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The Story of Our Lady of Bonaria and the Miracle of the Chest Lost at Sea
The Story of Our Lady of Bonaria and the Miracle of the Chest Lost at Sea
By Larry Peterson
There are numerous miracles that have taken place within the 800-year-old Mercedarian Order including that of St. Peter Armengol who gave himself over to the Muslims to save another. He was hanged from a tree only to be found alive six days later. He told everyone that the Blessed Mother had held him up the entire time. When they took him down, he smelled like roses.
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The Message of Fatima & an Important Mission for Grieving Hearts
The Message of Fatima & an Important Mission for Grieving Hearts
By Terri Thomas
"Daily offer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the sacrifices demanded by the duties required of your state in life, as well as whatever hardships and difficulties God permits in your life, in reparation for sin and for the conversion of sinners. In other words, “offer it up.”
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The Suffering Church of Christ
The Suffering Church of Christ
By Joby Provido
When Christ asked his disciples whom his apostles think he is, Peter spoke for them and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Right after that, Jesus told them he, as Messiah, must go to Jerusalem where he must suffer, die, and be raised again on the third day.
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History of Church - Part 1 - From the Beginning
History of Church - Part 1 - From the Beginning
By James Dsouza
A brief history of church from the beginning till 49 years AD (number of years afer the death of Christ) 1. God creates everything 2. God brings humans into existence in his image, Adam and Eve.
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Meet Saint Emil and Saint Lillian----Strangers No More
Meet Saint Emil and Saint Lillian----Strangers No More
By Larry Peterson
My parents would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on September 19. They had made it to their 17th anniversary when Mom died. Dad lasted four years and then he was gone. For some unknown reason, this year their anniversary has been playing around inside my head.
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Teen Book Review - The Perfect Blindside
Teen Book Review - The Perfect Blindside
By Leslea Wahl
Slashed tires.... False accusations.... A coded message.... When all they can see is each other's flaws, how can Jake and Sophie work together to figure out what's really been happening at the abandoned gold mine?
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Religion and politics
Religion and politics
By De Maria
In a recent article, I asked this community to join me in prayer for more Trump Republicans to be elected during the upcoming midterms. I was surprised at how many purported Catholics objected at what they considered the mixing of politics and religion.
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Motherhood---One of God's greatest gifts is the Instinctive Love of a Mother for her Child…no Matter what their Age.
Motherhood---One of God's greatest gifts is the Instinctive Love of a Mother for her Child…no Matter what their Age.
By Larry Peterson
What follows took place over a period of a few minutes. The man presented an imposing figure. He was dressed in his Air Force uniform which had a crowd of ribbons on the left breast which covered his heart.
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On Suffering and Compassion
On Suffering and Compassion
By Joby Provido
One of the most reasonable arguments against God is the existence of suffering. The argument goes like this. Christians say God is all-loving, all-powerful, and all-knowing. If he truly is all-loving, then he’d prevent us from suffering.
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"101 Pearly Gates"
"101 Pearly Gates"
By Sr. Christina M. Neumann
Re-published from Our Franciscan Fiat
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The Logic Behind the Male-Only Priesthood
The Logic Behind the Male-Only Priesthood
By JP Nunez
The Catholic Church has no shortage of difficult teachings. Whether you look at her moral precepts, her beliefs about the triune nature of God, or her understanding of the Eucharist, it’s not hard to find doctrines that people today have a tough time believing
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Be Fruitful and Multiply or Abort and Euthanize?
Be Fruitful and Multiply or Abort and Euthanize?
By Lorrie McNickle
Be fruitful and multiply! It was the first command that was given to us by God. Be fruitful and multiply. It really is a beautiful commandment. To be fruitful and multiply.
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