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Why they leave
Why they leave
By Denise Deverts
Why do so many Catholics leave the Church? Some claim to be "spiritual rather than religious", as though these two concepts were mutually exclusive. Others are offended by the Church’s social teachings, which they find to be overly restrictive and anachronistic. Still others would rather not be bothered with Sunday obligations, observance of Holy Days, and participating in the Sacraments.
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Priesthood and the Grace of Ordination
Priesthood and the Grace of Ordination
By Ralph Hathaway
June 8, 1974, myself and 25 other candidates for the Permanent Diaconate had hands imposed upon us by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard in and for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
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Day 75 – On a mission from God
Day 75 – On a mission from God
By David Vermont
Today we read about Paul sent out on his first journey to evangelize the known world. Paul is in Antioch. The Holy Spirit appears to their leadership and gives Paul and Barnabas the mission to begin evangelizing the far reaches of the world. (Note, this is when Saul starts being referred to a Paul, which is the gentile version of his name).
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The Valley of the Shadow of Death
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
By Crysaly Aviles
As you [God] sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world (Jn. 17:18). Chapter 17 in the book of John is one of my favorite chapters in the bible. I am honored that Christ would take the time to pray over me in the manner that He does in John 17.
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Older, Dedicated Parishioners: You Inspire Me, A Young Adult
Older, Dedicated Parishioners: You Inspire Me, A Young Adult
By Katie Zalany
I recently joined my parish’s Evangelization Team. There, I met and heard about dedicated parishioners who had been with the team for years and contributed in so many ways. I was inspired.
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Day 74 – Peter Escapes From Prison
Day 74 – Peter Escapes From Prison
By David Vermont
The chapter opens with martyrdom of James at the hands of King Herod. Based on the information in Acts, it appears that James was the second person (and the first Apostle) to be martyred.
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The Devil Made Me Do It
The Devil Made Me Do It
By E.M. McCarthy
Ever since Adam and Eve put on a fig leaf, we have been trying to cover up our guilt over freely choosing to sin.
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God Speaks When We Listen—Message #2
God Speaks When We Listen—Message #2
By Elizabeth Thomas
So quickly time flies –we get distracted and too busy—but at some point, a whisper comes and we remember---God is ever present in our life, but more importantly wants to be an ACTIVE PART of our life!
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Blessed Pierina Morosini: the Inspirational Patroness of Rape Victims
Blessed Pierina Morosini: the Inspirational Patroness of Rape Victims
By Larry Peterson
Most of us are familiar with the child saint, Maria Goretti, who, at the age of eleven, was brutally murdered defending her chastity. St. Maria was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1947 and canonized a saint by him in 1950. She is the patron saint of chastity, rape victims, teenage girls and forgiveness.
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And to whom shall I bow? To My neighbor, or God?
And to whom shall I bow? To My neighbor, or God?
By Michelle Nicholl
I’ve often wondered why -- when we proceed to the altar to receive communion, we stop and bow to the person in front of us -- rather than to the priest or Eucharistic minister who’s holding the blessed sacrament.
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Day 73 – A Bible Detective Story
Day 73 – A Bible Detective Story
By David Vermont
Today we read the final part of the narrative of how Peter came to know the Gospel was to be preached to the gentiles and an account of the early Church in Antioch.
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Jesus Mary and Joseph
Jesus Mary and Joseph
By Victor S E Moubarak
Not much is known about Jesus’ childhood. The Bible records the story of His birth in Bethlehem and the early days of His life but not much more.
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Is The Force With You? Is It?
Is The Force With You? Is It?
By Rosemary Bogdan
A common new age idea these days is to think of God as a force-- Star Wars style, not a personal God, not a Supreme Being…in fact not a being at all. Just a force. I do not think that this construct stands the test of reason.
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Martyred for Painting a Nativity Scene
Martyred for Painting a Nativity Scene
By Larry Peterson
Thank you Founding Fathers. You have truly left us Americans blessed. I am a Catholic and I went to Mass this morning without a care in the world. For many Catholics, the world over this has not always been the case.
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Nonsense: Trust and Pray
Nonsense: Trust and Pray
By Steve Reasbeck
You know, I’ve been thinking. I don’t mind getting older. I really don’t. It’s a gift many folks never get. I’m grateful. Actually, it unencumbers you. When you reach that point, you don’t have to worry about career, or employer politics. It means nothing.
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Day 72 – Peter Preaches to the Gentiles
Day 72 – Peter Preaches to the Gentiles
By David Vermont
Today we read the second half of the story of the conversion of Cornelius. Peter hears Cornelius’ testimony and understands that God has opened up the Gospel to the Gentiles. I would like to call attention to two important points in the narrative.
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To Whom should I pray? Father, Son, Holy Ghost!
To Whom should I pray? Father, Son, Holy Ghost!
By Ralph Hathaway
Already, from Genesis to John’s Gospel, we can see the eternal action of the Father (God), the Word of God, (Jesus Christ before the Incarnation), and the action of the (Holy Spirit); creating, redeeming, and sanctifying the human race.
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