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"Love one another as I have loved you" - IMPOSSIBLE
"Love one another as I have loved you" - IMPOSSIBLE
By Victor S E Moubarak
When Christ hung dying on the Cross, despite His earlier betrayal, arrest, humiliation, beatings and torture; despite suffering the most painful of death and being taunted and tormented by His enemies, He still had love in His heart and asked for forgiveness on behalf of these people.
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The Beauty of Bobo Doll Disciples
The Beauty of Bobo Doll Disciples
By Peter Casella, PhD
I’m not a pious person. I don’t know if that’s good or bad; it just is. I’m just a regular guy and I’m okay with that. Even so, I still listen when the spirit gives me a nudge.
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The eternal now
The eternal now
By Dianne Marie
Have you ever considered the possibility that we are living in eternity? I don't mean that we will live forever on Earth, no matter how good medical advancements are. One time, in bible study, we talked about living our eternity NOW.
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A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death
By Allison Welch
I teach high school Theology at a Catholic school. Chapter 2 in the 10th grade Morality textbook is about decision making. What is the process we use to make good decisions? Before we began the chapter I polled students regarding their opinion about the death penalty. Then I sent them into the computer lab to collect some facts.
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The Messiah comes in the "Fullness of Time": Five Ages
The Messiah comes in the "Fullness of Time": Five Ages
By Scott Pauline
The Messiah comes in the "Fullness of Time": Five Ages. I argue the Messiah would come after five particular major ages in ANY world, not just ours.
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Pope Francis: A Corrupt Creation, Christian Hope, and Rebirth
Pope Francis: A Corrupt Creation, Christian Hope, and Rebirth
By Melanie Jean Juneau
On February 22, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the importance of Christian hope in the face sin during his weekly General Audience. Although his reflections focused on the corruption of creation, they are not the opinions of a left-leaning environmentalist but the profound insights of a man of God.
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People to Meet in Heaven
People to Meet in Heaven
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
I think there was a book by this name- or close to it- published a few years back... or maybe it was a movie. Regardless, I think about that question now and then, perhaps we all do.
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Jesus is calling you
Jesus is calling you
By Madeline Mauro
Have you ever felt like getting off the freeway and venturing out down scenic roads to untraveled terrain alone? At first, excited about this new adventure, you begin to share it with others. They might even think you’re crazy. As you prepare for this trip of the unknown you set out to bring the life essentials; some survival gear is a given.
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Marriage, Love and Shattered Glass...
Marriage, Love and Shattered Glass...
By Carlos Espinosa
"At least you didn't break the wine bottles," my wife said in an irritated tone. "Well, I guess, I did something right," I answered coyly, after shattering a glass punch bowl with the seat of our car when I slid it back to get behind the wheel. The four bottles of wine next to it were not touched!
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Why Repent When You're So Wonderful?
Why Repent When You're So Wonderful?
By Bill Dunn
Hi, my name is Dr. Louis Charles Furr. I’m an ordained minister at the Church of Self-Fulfillment and Resort Spa, based in Egocentric, California. Bill Dunn is busy this week, so I volunteered to write his Merry Catholic essay.
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Taking up a cross of your own. Reflection on Luke 9:22-25
Taking up a cross of your own. Reflection on Luke 9:22-25
By Jason Klinnert
A child may from time to time ask how we get to Heaven. Responsible parents shouldn't paint a "pie in the sky" everyone gets to Heaven picture for their kids but more of an explanation in an age appropriate way as they can comprehend. No, not everyone get's to Heaven.
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My Reversion Story to the Catholic Church
My Reversion Story to the Catholic Church
By Scott Pauline
My reversion story isn’t fantastic in any sense, but I think it will be interesting to the Fundamentalist because it involves the Apocalyptic, which is usually a big fascination with Fundamentalists.
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Alzheimer's Keeps Reminding Me Why I Love being Catholic
Alzheimer's Keeps Reminding Me Why I Love being Catholic
By Larry Peterson
I was trying to write something but I was stuck in “neutral”. No pencil scratching, no pen sliding, no keyboard clicking. Then Marty came in and stood there just looking at me and not saying anything. I smiled at her and said, “What’s going on?”
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Faith and Trust
Faith and Trust
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Think for a moment about the difference between these two sentences: “I believe in you” and “I believe you.” The first remark attests to my faith in you as a reliable person, whereas the second refers to my faith in the reliability of your statements or assertions. Obviously there is a connection between the two remarks, since I can fully believe you only if I fully believe in you.
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A Savior in Our Midst
A Savior in Our Midst
By Joseph Michael
It is no secret that the world around us is seemingly falling apart at the seams. Our communities are as bitterly divided as they have ever been, as evidenced by the almost daily headlines depicting protests, civil unrest and riots. Politically, our nation appears to be rapidly approaching a dangerous tipping point, as battle lines are being drawn everywhere we look.
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Are Some Of Our Church Leaders Actually Protestants?
Are Some Of Our Church Leaders Actually Protestants?
By Arnold Scott
It sounds crazy to ask, but are some shepherds within the Catholic Church actually Protestants?
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The Opioid Epidemic: An Opportunity for Christ-like Compassion
The Opioid Epidemic: An Opportunity for Christ-like Compassion
By Denise Deverts
You probably are aware that the nation currently is in the throes of what is now being called the Opioid Epidemic. This sweeping crisis is thought to be a downstream effect of the inappropriate prescribing of opioid analgesic medications.
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