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Why this Catholic didn't like the Last Jedi
Why this Catholic didn't like the Last Jedi
By Leonard Wathen
Like much of America, I recently saw The Last Jedi, and I have to say that I liked it less than any Star Wars movie so far... even less the prequels. (I’ll pause to let the prequel-haters regain their composure.) I love the Star Wars saga, I loved The Force Awakens and I wanted to love The Last Jedi. But I pretty much hated it.
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The Unspoken Torture: Scrupulosity
The Unspoken Torture: Scrupulosity
By Lisa Mayer
I almost didn’t write this article. I knew that it would mean outing myself. But the more I thought and prayed about it, the more I knew that I had to do it. I know that I’m not the only person out there who has had scruples. But I am one of the blessed who has overcome it.
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Kindness
Kindness
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
It would seem that anyone who shows consistent kindness would be easy to trust consistently. Sadly, this is not always the case. Jesus was kind to Judas, even calling him “friend” in the very act of being betrayed (see Mt 26:50).
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Day 235 – The Good Samaritan
Day 235 – The Good Samaritan
By David Vermont
We all know the parable of the Good Samaritan. We all understand its basic message that it is not enough to speak about faith and religion but we must live it. Today, let’s look at it in the context of apologetics. Jesus is asked a direct question, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Notice, his answer is not, “faith alone”.
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Blessed John Duns Scotus – A Christmas Theology of Love
Blessed John Duns Scotus – A Christmas Theology of Love
By David Torkington
My school report was so bad that my eldest brother was commissioned with the task of teaching me to read. But when he could not even manage to teach me how to read the Beano, he resigned his commission and commended me to St Jude of hopeless cases. But even St Jude failed. It seems that in those days it was not only in school, but in heaven too, that dyslexia was unheard of.
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"Joy to the World" A newspaper article that requires our attention
"Joy to the World" A newspaper article that requires our attention
By Ralph Hathaway
Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ Incarnation and this means we have Immanuel or Emmanuel (whichever translation you choose to use) God is with us. Immanuel is translated from the Hebrew whereas Emmanuel is translated from the Greek.
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When We Refuse God's Gift Of Hope, We Despair
When We Refuse God's Gift Of Hope, We Despair
By Kathy Lamb
Father Adam began his homily this morning by looking out at us from the pulpit, smiling and then saying, “How do we define hope?” My mind immediately went to this from the first reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, “…because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. Of this you have already heard through the word of truth, the gospel…” Colossians 1:5.
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Day 234 – Woe to you
Day 234 – Woe to you
By David Vermont
Today’s reading: Luke 10:1-24 In today’s reading, Jesus has some not so good news for a few towns in Israel’s northern area.
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More Than Waste
More Than Waste
By Mary Kathryn Ahlberg
Alright friends, I have a mini rant/theological discussion I would like to go on about. As many of you know, I am incredibly passionate about Theology of the Body and everything in between, not only because my faith so beautifully teaches it, but from my own personal journey with it as well.
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The wounds of just being human
The wounds of just being human
By Tess Shore
The deep wound can be anything. While we may not be able to see each wound, many people have some form of wounds. Those wounds can cause those people to act in different manners. Some people may leave the Church. Some people may choose to just go through with the regular routine. Others may choose to just carry the wound around.
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Pope Saint Silverius, Victim Of Politics
Pope Saint Silverius, Victim Of Politics
By Debra Booton McCoy
Silverius is one of the few popes related to another pope. He was the son of Pope Hormisdas, who was married for a time before entering Holy Orders. We do not know the dates of birth or death of this poor, but sainted, man.
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Yearning
Yearning
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Yet even asking for blessings in general is a form of petition, and petition is the only form of prayer in which most people engage, although in actual fact the concept of prayer is far more ample than mere petition; prayer in general includes even interior actions, such as the very theme of this book--the virtue of trust.
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Day 233 – Let the Dead Bury the Dead
Day 233 – Let the Dead Bury the Dead
By David Vermont
Today’s reading: Luke 9:46-62 Today we read one of Jesus’s most enigmatic statements in all the Bible
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Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope
Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope
By Kathy Lamb
“…as we await the blessed hope!” One day These words found in the Eucharistic Prayers, recited by the priest during Mass stood out to me, though I had heard them many times.
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Encouragement
Encouragement
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Life would be heavenly if there were no discouragement, but only encouragement. The closest we can come to that state here is to become saturated with the power of the truism stated by Paul, quoting Isaiah (Rom 10:11): “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.”
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Day 232 – Luke's Account of the Transfiguration
Day 232 – Luke's Account of the Transfiguration
By David Vermont
Today we read Luke’s account of the Transfiguration. Luke provides several additional details that shed further light on the story. The account of the Transfiguration comes just after Jesus recitation of the conditions of discipleship.
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Movies that will grow your faith
Movies that will grow your faith
By Lisa Mayer
Movies that will grow your faith.
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