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Fruits of the Spirit or Bitter Fruits?
Fruits of the Spirit or Bitter Fruits?
By Bill Dunn
In his letter to the Galatians, St. Paul lists nine “fruits of the spirit” (not to be confused with Fruit of the Loom). The fruits of the spirit are the attitudes and attributes of a person who is fully in tune with the will of God and who lives a very Christlike life. The fruits are: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
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The Mother of Sorrows
The Mother of Sorrows
By Elizabeth Thomas
Into all of life, tragedy will come, everyone's life. None are exempt to pain and sorrow. By grace of God, I have walked through many storms and struggles---but the recent diagnosis of cancer in my son's neck; that took me on a new journey of sorrow and pain.
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Let's pray that we fill Congress with Trump Republicans this November!
Let's pray that we fill Congress with Trump Republicans this November!
By De Maria
Back before the 2016 Presidential elections, I was praying that Trump would not be elected. I wanted anyone but Trump (or Hillary). But Trump has made me eat my words.
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One Good Reason
One Good Reason
By Robert E.J. Campbell
I am not typically a Lady Gaga fan but I find the song “Million Reasons” powerful, poignant, and relevant when related to or with regard to the current Church crisis.
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Pray for Us Sinners
Pray for Us Sinners
By Carol Monaco
What do we think of when we pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary? Do we think of Mary as a statue in Church or as a painting or image in a stained glass window?
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Have you Ever Been Lost in the Wilderness?
Have you Ever Been Lost in the Wilderness?
By Zaid Kanafani
I can’t even count how many seasons of the last six years I have been completely lost in the wilderness. Although I didn’t recognize it for what it was at the time, I can finally understand the purpose of these brief periods.
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Three Great Woes of Catholic History, of Apocalypse: Protestantism, Enlightenment, and Godless Apostasy
Three Great Woes of Catholic History, of Apocalypse: Protestantism, Enlightenment, and Godless Apostasy
By Scott Pauline
Yessirree, in the Communism/Fascism article on Christian extremes, we saw that the associated Biblical numbers and theology place all these spiritual disorders in their proper place and with their own anti-Sacramental imagery and theology for take out and beyond.
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How Important is Answering God to You?
How Important is Answering God to You?
By Zaid Kanafani
When I spend time talking with individuals who are new to the Christian life, one of the topics brought up the most is hearing from God. How soon will it happen? What does it sound like? What were you doing the first time you heard His still, small voice?
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Lift High the Cross
Lift High the Cross
By E.M. McCarthy
The Catholic Church was formed from Jesus' cross. This is a mystical union between God and mankind.
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Mary Holds, Weeps and Fights For Us - May We Never Lose Hope Amid Testimony of Apostolic Nuncio
Mary Holds, Weeps and Fights For Us - May We Never Lose Hope Amid Testimony of Apostolic Nuncio
By Janet Moore
Why did I choose this image of Mary holding the Body of Her Son to accompany this article?
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Creating a Culture of Life
Creating a Culture of Life
By Tyler Marie Flatt
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” God spoke these powerful words to the prophet Jeremiah, he was destined for great things.
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Jesus Wept! A Beautiful Profound and Hope Filled Homily for Those Broken by Clergy Abuse and Complicity
Jesus Wept! A Beautiful Profound and Hope Filled Homily for Those Broken by Clergy Abuse and Complicity
By Janet Moore
I want to share a beautiful and profound homily by Reverend Edmond Kline. Many people have offered thanks to me for sharing this sermon- even a dear friend who's husband committed suicide after being abused by a predatory priest.
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Give Us A Sign Lord, and We Will Believe
Give Us A Sign Lord, and We Will Believe
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
Last year’s ‘Thomas’ fire was the worst in the history of California. That is until the Carr fire overtook it in death, destruction, and devastation.
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What A Mess ...
What A Mess ...
By Chris Cappannelli, EdD
So, I spend the last three years pursuing graduate studies, and finish just in time to wake up to this mess (gee, God, thanks a lot; I guess you spent your time – and mine – preparing me for the fight).
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Praise God! Our Mother is Cleaning House!!!
Praise God! Our Mother is Cleaning House!!!
By Janet Moore
It has been crushing to read the horrific reports of Cardinal McCarrick's predatory abuse, the grand jury report of the 1000 abused in Pennsylvania over the last 70 years, and now, to read the Testimony of Cardinal Vigano, in which he names people very high up in the Church, including Pope Francis, as complicit in allowing Cardinal McCarrick's predatory abuse.
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Just Do It!
Just Do It!
By Lorrie McNickle
As I sit back and watch national and world events unravel; and unravel is a totally appropriate term to use regarding the state of our country and our world.
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What is the Source and Summit of the Christian Life?
What is the Source and Summit of the Christian Life?
By Bill Dunn
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that one particular thing is the “Source and Summit of the Christian Life.”
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