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Temperance Sister of Prudence, Justice and Fortitude
Temperance Sister of Prudence, Justice and Fortitude
By Linda Kracht
We have to desire the virtue more sincerely and to persevere in applying virtue until the time when we can join God in His eternal plan of loving goodness.” [CCC 315] This month, let’s desire, pursue, and get acquainted with the Cardinal Virtue called Temperance.
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Realize It
Realize It
By Mariel Roersma
Jesus died on the cross to save us all. He went through more pain and more suffering than any of us can fathom.
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Acquiescence and Trust
Acquiescence and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
One of the deadliest of all poison mushrooms is the Amanita phalloides. For slugs and snails, however, it’s a nourishing and favorite food. If that divergence of sustenance applied to humans, we’d simply say, “one man’s meat is another man’s poison,” or, “different strokes for different folks.”
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The Prodigal Son Or Older Brother?
The Prodigal Son Or Older Brother?
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
For converts like me, the story of the prodigal son evokes a tsunami of emotion: gratitude, relief, sorrow and recognition are only a few. But upon reflecting on the well-known parable that Jesus tells the complaining Pharisees and scribes, I began to think about the older brother with an entirely different lens.
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The Sacrament of Penance and Sanctifying Grace
The Sacrament of Penance and Sanctifying Grace
By Ralph Hathaway
December 6, 2014, I wrote a reflection entitled “Reconciliation”. I am currently writing a reflection titled “The Attraction to Deadly Sin”. In both of these the emphasis touches our senses regarding sin and the need to seek God’s forgiveness and love.
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Is Healthcare of Universal Right?
Is Healthcare of Universal Right?
By Rob Agnelli
Last May, Pope Francis addressed 9,000 members of Doctors with Africa, a group that works to bring quality healthcare to African populations. During his remarks, the Holy Father said that healthcare is “not a consumer good, but rather a universal right, and therefore access to healthcare services cannot be a privilege.”
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Why The Church
Why The Church
By Tanya Janoski
Why do so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ have such a difficult time accepting the authority of the Church? Unfortunately, even those belonging to the Church sometimes question her authority. We must ask ourselves, who established the Church, and what would be the purpose of this very visible governing body of believers?
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Obedience and Trust
Obedience and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
A pilot flying in a fog was being guided from the control tower by radar for a landing. He asked about a pole that he remembered having seen in the flight path. The flight control reply came back bluntly: “You obey instructions; we’ll take care of obstructions!”
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Church Rules are not for Me!
Church Rules are not for Me!
By Lorrie McNickle
"I, Sister Faustina Kowalska, by the order of God, have visited the Abysses of Hell so that I might tell souls about it and testify to its existence...the devils were full of hatred for me, but they had to obey me at the command of God, What I have written is but a pale shadow of the things I saw. But I noticed one thing: That most of the souls there are those who disbelieved that there is a hell.
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God's Grace Through His Mercy
God's Grace Through His Mercy
By Ralph Hathaway
Perhaps one of the most fleeting gifts within the Roman Catholic Church today is the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Each year the bishops send out an invitation of “The Light is on for You”. A unique way to invite parishioners back to Church, many of whom have slipped away in their approach to the life of the Church.
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I Thirst: An Author's Literary Journey
I Thirst: An Author's Literary Journey
By Gina Marinello-Sweeney
When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life.
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A Catholic Priest has Extraordinary Powers--He Has Been Given the Power of Christ Himself
A Catholic Priest has Extraordinary Powers--He Has Been Given the Power of Christ Himself
By Larry Peterson
Recently I wrote about how being a Catholic caregiver gives that person an "edge". I had no idea that only a day later I would be standing next to an unconscious body that was being kept alive through the use of mechanical means and medications. Somewhere inside that body was my wife, Marty. She was on "life-support"and my work as a caregiver was either on hold or would soon be ended.
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Inadequacy and Trust
Inadequacy and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
I received a humorous greeting card once that said, “You have many hidden talents. I hope somebody finds one of them some day.”
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Rich Man Poor Man - How about you?
Rich Man Poor Man - How about you?
By Victor S E Moubarak
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
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World Down Syndrome Day -- My story
World Down Syndrome Day -- My story
By Julie
Down Syndrome is something I had heard about, but never thought I would have to deal with as a parent. We had heard stories about babies having heart issues. I even read a very sad story of a mother who's baby died. Let's just say Down Syndrome was not something we thought we would ever deal with as parents...
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Prosperity and Trust
Prosperity and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
St. Alphonsus Liguori was known for his unconventional statements. He once remarked, “In building, we need not act as worldly people do. They first procure money, and then proceed to build. But we do the opposite. We begin to build and then as we go along we trust divine Providence to provide what is necessary.”
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Just a Heartbeat Away
Just a Heartbeat Away
By Michelle Nicholl
Just this past Sunday, I once again had the opportunity to hear another fantastic homily Monsignor K. gave to his congregation and after he was finished, it really got me thinking. Now no one likes to think about death and their mortality, but let's face it, we don't get to live here on earth forever, therefore, we have to ask ourselves, have we spent a lifetime preparing to ‘live one day with God
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