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What You Will Regret Most in Purgatory
What You Will Regret Most in Purgatory
By David Vermont
So what happens when we die? We know that when we die we will meet Jesus and be judged by the Lord. It will be a perfect judgment, perfectly balancing the demands of justice with God’s infinite mercy. As Catholics, we know that as a result of this judgment we will have one of three “destinations”. We will go to Heaven, Hell or Purgatory.
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Are All Really Welcome?
Are All Really Welcome?
By Lorrie McNickle
There is a song that we sing at many parishes by Marty Haugen, it’s called “All Are Welcome’. The song boasts of the welcoming nature of the Church, and the body of Christ, and bids everyone to gather in this house of love and grace, because after all, we are all welcome at the His table.
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Capable of More
Capable of More
By Abigail Guerra
Dear Savior of the world, I think I’m beginning to loathe the weakness of humanity. Especially in men, right now.
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"Sainthood" - Do I have what is needed?
"Sainthood" - Do I have what is needed?
By Ralph Hathaway
Is sin stopping me from becoming a saint? First, read my reflection on “Rejecting God when we sin”. The greatest attribute of God is His Genuine Forgiveness.
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Day 114 – The New Creation
Day 114 – The New Creation
By David Vermont
Today we read the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Having told them every way possible why returning to the oppression of the Mosaic Law is a mistake; Paul takes the last part of his letter to remind them of what faithful Christians should do.
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Beware of Hypothesis in lieu of Miracles.
Beware of Hypothesis in lieu of Miracles.
By Ralph Hathaway
Miracles occur often, but must be shown that they are beyond the scope of human intervention and if they cannot be attached to any possible explanation then they may stand as miracles, having divine intervention beyond the realm of man’s undertaking.
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Compassion?
Compassion?
By E.M. McCarthy
The issue of divorced and civilly remarried Catholics without an annulment being permitted to receive Holy Communion is in the news again. The following quote further explains why some want to liberalize through pastoral counseling the current Church laws.
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Our Family ; Designed by God
Our Family ; Designed by God
By Allison Brown
Most people know we are expecting our 8th baby this October. When I found out, shock was an understatement and it’s taking a while for it to truly sink in.
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Communion: Tongue or Hand?
Communion: Tongue or Hand?
By Mike Bugal
This is a topic that I have wanted to address for some time now. For some, it has become a point of division in the Church… even though the Lord intended it as a point of unity. As with many doctrinal issues it really comes down to the question of authority. Does the Church have the right to dictate how a sacrament will be administered and by whom?
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Day 113 – Christian Freedom
Day 113 – Christian Freedom
By David Vermont
Paul makes one final, emphatic argument against the need for circumcision and following the Law of Moses. He argues that Christ has set us free from the observance of the Mosaic Law.
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Reflections on the Coronation of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Reflections on the Coronation of The Blessed Virgin Mary
By Frank J. Maduri
The Liturgical Calendar marks The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th and in my reflection during the course of that Holy Day of Obligation, I found myself pondering the events handed down through centuries of Catholic tradition. The backdrop is the world in which there seems to be so much darkness, anger, and fear.
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Does Modern Literature Damage Our Kids?
Does Modern Literature Damage Our Kids?
By E.M. McCarthy
Novels are about more than sharing an experience, they are used to change society. Today there is a real trend to write books to expose middle school children to sex.
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How Did Mary Become Queen?
How Did Mary Become Queen?
By Joby Provido
The last mystery of the holy rosary is the Coronation of Mary. This directs our thoughts to meditate on the belief that she is queen. But why do Catholics believe that? The simple answer is because Christ, her son, is king. This requires some explanation of course, and that is what this article is about.
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Day 112 – It's really really not the law.
Day 112 – It's really really not the law.
By David Vermont
In yesterday and today’s readings, Paul continues explaining to the Galatians why the Mosaic Law does not save them. Paul makes several points.
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Seven Key Words of Faith in God's Forgiveness (The 7 R's)
Seven Key Words of Faith in God's Forgiveness (The 7 R's)
By Chick Todd
Sometimes it can be difficult for us to accept that God loves us so very much that he gives us the unmerited Grace of his forgiveness. Here is a simple way to remember the power of that Grace.
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Thoughts of A Housewife
Thoughts of A Housewife
By Belinda S. Herring
Does the Lord see me here at home alone as I quietly clean the kitchen and wash the floors? Does he know the thoughts of my mind and the desire within my heart as I go about my chores? Does he bring the little red bird to peck on my window pane every morning and sing on my chimney at midday?
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Analogies in Explaining Purgatory
Analogies in Explaining Purgatory
By Mike Bugal
Analogies are a handy way to explain difficult concepts in ways that people can begin to wrap their heads around. In Catholicism, we deal with many such ideas and an analogy sometimes is a good way to begin getting folks to at least grasp the possibility.
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