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God-focus and Trust
God-focus and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
In a teaching given to sixteen thousand people on the virtue of trust (October 23, 2002), Pope John Paul II showed how in any expression of trust in God there is an implied derivative effect; it’s vetted in the cry of David in Psalm 86:11.
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How Christ's Crucifixion Saves Us
How Christ's Crucifixion Saves Us
By Joby Provido
We say Christ died on the cross to save us, but how exactly does it do that? Along the years, many models were put forward by scholars and Church Fathers so there is no one single theory on how it does this.
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Sin
Sin
By Ralph Hathaway
Earlier I wrote a reflection entitled; “The Attraction to Deadly Sin”. I covered some various sections from the CCC and assorted personal thoughts relating to sin. However, this addition to or relative thinking may be a little more personal and certainly may touch on the very presence of the Holy Spirit within these pages.
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Aquinas vs. Dawkins: The 5 Five Proofs of God's Existence
Aquinas vs. Dawkins: The 5 Five Proofs of God's Existence
By Christopher McCarthy
Thomas Aquinas` famous five proofs for the existence of God are among the most heavily debated and woefully misunderstood philosophical concepts in our modern age. In recent decades, they have formed a consistent basis for countless non-sequiturs and straw-man arguments against Christianity
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Prayer of Lazarus
Prayer of Lazarus
By Sue Hallett
It is the moment after sleep. Dim light. The smells of damp stone and earth.
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Conclave- Robert Harris’ Novel of Power and Intrigue in the Vatican
Conclave- Robert Harris’ Novel of Power and Intrigue in the Vatican
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
Conclave is the best of Robert Harris' novels, high praise because Harris is an excellent writer of historical fiction. Each of his books reveals the writer's journalistic background: Rich in detail and imagery, Harris' extensive research for each story is evident. Conclave is all of that but much more.
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Paul's discourse on marriage: More relevant now than ever
Paul's discourse on marriage: More relevant now than ever
By Denise Deverts
I really like Saint Paul. I would even go so far as to say that I rank him alongside Teresa of Avila in terms of historical figures I'd like to be when I grow up. I admire Paul’s courage, his confidence, and his spiritual maturity.
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What's In a Fiat?
What's In a Fiat?
By Anne Gerard
As a frequent listener to the EWTN radio program, Women of Grace, I hear the host, Johnnette Benkovic, use the word “fiat” quite often. Not fully comprehending its meaning, I was puzzled by the phrase. In my experience, Fiat has always evoked the image of a sporty little car we may see zipping around town. Apparently, spiritually speaking, it means so much more.
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Godliness and Trust
Godliness and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
A person who trusts God is a person who can be trusted. Why? Because trust gives birth to trustworthiness. Think of an unreliable person to whom you would never loan a large sum of money. Is that person really a godly person? Can you regard an untrustworthy person as one who reflects God’s godliness?
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Euthanasia; What's Next?
Euthanasia; What's Next?
By Ralph Hathaway
This might be the most challenging reflection I have attempted to write about and certainly the most provocative piece of current-day discussions posed by many in the field of medicine, church, families of dying loved ones, and those who are the recipients of end-of-life decisions.
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A Meaningful Gift – Pope Francis: The Complete Encyclicals, Bulls, and Apostolic Exhortations (A Book Review)
A Meaningful Gift – Pope Francis: The Complete Encyclicals, Bulls, and Apostolic Exhortations (A Book Review)
By Justin McClain
Are you looking for a meaningful gift for someone for confirmation or Easter? Or perhaps just the right gift to give to a family member, friend, or acquaintance for any occasion, such as an upcoming high school or college graduation, or even Mothers’ Day or Fathers’ Day?
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Three Loaves at Midnight: Three Sacraments of Initiation, Easter Vigil
Three Loaves at Midnight: Three Sacraments of Initiation, Easter Vigil
By Scott Pauline
Most of the children that live in the Father's house are given a loaf with flowing water at birth, another loaf that is the very Father's Son Himself when they have age of reason, and then, at some point soon after that, a loaf with seven wonderful nutrients. After that third loaf, the child has eaten enough to be a full grown up in the Father's House.
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Crises and Trust
Crises and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
I was transfixed, like other TV viewers, watching a child in a third-story window of a burning apartment building as the firemen in the street below were yelling for her to jump into the waiting rescue net they held.
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Politics, Principalities and Powers
Politics, Principalities and Powers
By Greg Schlueter
I voted Trump. I do not wave a flag for Trump. Trump is flawed. As are we. Trump has to deal with very imperfect circumstances. As do we. We recognize and accept that perfection is the realm of sainthood; politics, the realm of the greatest good possible. We are not on team conservative. We're not on team liberal. We're on team humanity.
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Continuation of Are You Ready
Continuation of Are You Ready
By Ralph Hathaway
When my eyes adjusted to the dim light and I as peered into his face, tears streamed forth as I fell to my knees. My God in heaven, the Lord has brought you back! My son James was dead and is alive and well, lost in a world of utter confusion and found returning to the roots of his faith.
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Jesus, the New Adam, converted the OT Pharisee, Paul, and Mary, the New Eve, will convert the NT Pharisees, the Christian Right
Jesus, the New Adam, converted the OT Pharisee, Paul, and Mary, the New Eve, will convert the NT Pharisees, the Christian Right
By Scott Pauline
Why is there the right and left? Is it arbitrary? No. There are two sides to a coin because there are two faculties of soul: the intellect [the head] and the will [the heart]. One extreme, the right, is to have a head but not a heart. Which is another way of saying, your head is hard, but your heart is hard also. These are the Pharisees.
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I don't believe in the institution of marriage, marriage is just a piece of paper.
I don't believe in the institution of marriage, marriage is just a piece of paper.
By Jason Klinnert
My son and daughter-in-law’s wedding anniversary is coming up. I couldn’t be more proud of them both. Casey has grown up to be a hardworking man, a loving and devoted husband, and a patient and loving father. My daughter-in-law is a devoted and loving wife, a patient, kind, and loving mother who has the world’s most important job of being a stay at home mom
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