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When the Bells Chimed
When the Bells Chimed
By Michelle Nicholl
It was a beautiful Sunday morning and when Grace awakened -- it was only because she heard the sound of bells chiming in the distance as she always had in the past. The little church on the corner -- that only held about twenty people at one single time -- was loudly chiming for all to come hither and celebrate another new day -- through the celebration of the Mass.
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When the Time is Near to Say Goodbye
When the Time is Near to Say Goodbye
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
Every once in a while, I come across people who come and claim that a loved one has passed away and a funeral is requested in a Catholic church, because the next-of-kin claims that the recently deceased was baptised as a Catholic.
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When the Well Runs Dry
When the Well Runs Dry
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Most people will undergo almost any sacrifice to protect their own interests, when confronted with serious consequences. Only those with a true sense of responsibility will fulfill their obligations without having to be pressured by a threat.
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Day 196 – Pope Francis' Message
Day 196 – Pope Francis' Message
By David Vermont
Many people love Pope Francis. He seems to be talking a new talk and walking a new walk. Others wonder where he gets some of the things he says. The truth is what he’s saying really isn’t new, its straight from Romans 14. It’s more a case of what is old being new again.
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Seeking Wisdom
Seeking Wisdom
By Mary Rivers
What is your deepest desire? What is hidden within yourself that you deeply wish to come forth into the light of yourself?
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Avoiding the Greatest Controversy
Avoiding the Greatest Controversy
By Greg Schlueter
The only controversy I really want to avoid is having to face my Maker at the end of time for controversy I avoided-- for failing to speak the truth with love,
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Lessons from the homeless
Lessons from the homeless
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
You may not know his name but I guarantee you will never forget his story. Willy Herteller was an 80-year-old homeless man who slept on the streets of Rome under the shadows of the Vatican.
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Ladybug
Ladybug
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
In my own fanciful piety as a child, I used to think that ladybugs were named for Our Lady
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Day 195 – Respect for Civil Authority
Day 195 – Respect for Civil Authority
By David Vermont
Paul tells his readers that they must respect civil authority, abide by laws and pay their taxes as civil authorities are established by God. However, the Church has always held that there are limits to our loyalty to civil authority.
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
Each and every one of us have talents and abilities unique to us. No two persons are exactly the same. Some people, unfortunately, go through life without living or realising their full potential.
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Oh Holy Host!!
Oh Holy Host!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
One of the greatest events that just occurred in my life was yesterday the 9th day of November this 2017. My sister had asked me to take a dear friend to the eye doctor on the 10th. She also asked me if I minded giving her Communion as she had not been able to give it to her this week.
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Commuting Is for the Birds
Commuting Is for the Birds
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
That same God who spares sparrows lovingly takes care of your and me
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Day 194 – Use your gifts
Day 194 – Use your gifts
By David Vermont
Notice, we are “members one of another”. Paul doesn’t just state we are one body. He is indicating a greater level of unity than a team or even a military unit.
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We've Forgotten How Great It Is To Be a Catholic Woman
We've Forgotten How Great It Is To Be a Catholic Woman
By Melanie Jean Juneau
It is difficult to be a woman today, especially a Christian woman. It’s no wonder Catholics are confused about who they are. The Church boldly declares feminine traits are part of a woman’s core identity, deeply rooted in their souls, not just apparent in their physical appearance. Saint John Paul II, in his letter On the Dignity and Vocation of Women, explains God created women to be different
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Pope Saint Agapetus I: What Ten Months Can Do
Pope Saint Agapetus I: What Ten Months Can Do
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Agapetus was born in Rome, what date, we do not have. His father was Giordanus, a Roman priest who was killed during the riots that followed the consecration of Pope Symmachus (498-514).
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The "Doorkeeper" --- If I could be at Ford Field, I would definitely "take a knee".*
The "Doorkeeper" --- If I could be at Ford Field, I would definitely "take a knee".*
By Larry Peterson
On November 18, 2017, a great event will take place at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, the home-field of the NFL's, Detroit Lions. Upward of 70,000 people are expected to fill the stadium and they are not going to be there for a football game. Millions from around the world will be watching the event on television or whatever type of device they may have
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Uh-Oh - No Spaghetti-Os!
Uh-Oh - No Spaghetti-Os!
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
As death nears, usually our value system begins to change.
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