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Finding God's Love In Purgatory: The Cleansing Of The Lord's Friends
Finding God's Love In Purgatory: The Cleansing Of The Lord's Friends
By Nate Lauer
May They Rest In Peace. This is a very common and familiar statement uttered referring to those who have passed on. Upon reflection, we realize that it is a simple, direct prayer to the Lord asking that the souls of our loved ones pass into God’s presence,into his light, into his peace, that they enter into his Joy.
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A Visit To The Upper Room
A Visit To The Upper Room
By Evelyn Augusto
The morning after a life altering event often becomes a crossroad in one’s life. Something-- life changing-- has taken place and a new dawn forces one to note: “I am not the same.” And to ask: “Now what?”
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You are loved like a newborn.
You are loved like a newborn.
By Troy Kroening
A baby melts the hearts of many. They are loved for just being. They don’t do anything to earn the love. In fact, they make a mess (spit-up and diapers). Yet, they are loved by us. We see them as beautiful, innocent, and so much more. Know that God looks at you like this. This gives us a hint of how he loves us, but only a hint.
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Liberal Theologians say the Flood and Babel are Complete Fiction
Liberal Theologians say the Flood and Babel are Complete Fiction
By Scott Pauline
Liberal Theologians say the Flood and Babel are Complete Fiction When the sun sets, we know it goes into pretty deep darkness for a long time before the major light returns.
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The Pro-Life Movement's Missing Piece: Every Man's Secret Letter To Women Part II
The Pro-Life Movement's Missing Piece: Every Man's Secret Letter To Women Part II
By James Berkon
When it comes to involving men in the Pro-Life Movement, a few thoughts come to mind that I would like to share with you.
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Judgment Not Popular, But It's Real
Judgment Not Popular, But It's Real
By Bill Dunn
This weekend we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. (Advent?! Where did the year go?! Didn’t we just celebrate the 4th of July about three weeks ago?!!)
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Six Easy Ways to Celebrate Advent Without Any Additional Work (almost)
Six Easy Ways to Celebrate Advent Without Any Additional Work (almost)
By Jen Schlameuss-Perry
Advent is a great season. We all observe it, but much of the time, we overlook the meaning behind all those wonderful family traditions that we celebrate throughout the four weeks. Here are a few ways (in no particular order) to incorporate some theological discussion into what your family will be doing anyway
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The Large Family: Madness or Holiness?
The Large Family: Madness or Holiness?
By Flávia Ghelardi
My grandma Amábile said that she always dreamt about having 12 children. She had 8; she miscarried 2 and raised 6 with a lot of love. Afterwards came the sons- and daughters-in-law, so she fulfilled her dream of having a large family.
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Advent and Other Hopes That Follow a Year of Jubilee
Advent and Other Hopes That Follow a Year of Jubilee
By Helen Losse
Advent begins just as Jubilee ends. God and I are sharing my life through prayer.
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta Through the Lens of a Friend
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Through the Lens of a Friend
By Melanie Jean Juneau
Marie Constantin, the photographer and author of Finding Calcutta: Memoirs of a Photographer, understands images have power, more power than words alone to impact lives.
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Marriage and the Call to Holiness
Marriage and the Call to Holiness
By Rob Agnelli
At the close of the Second Vatican Council in 1965, there were 58,632 priests in the United States, serving a Catholic population of 48.5 million. In 2014, there were 38,275 priests, serving a total of 79.7 million Catholics. The number of women religious in our country has seen an even more dramatic decrease, plunging from 179,954 to 49,883 during the same time frame (CARA Church Statistics).
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#1 Tip for Families During Advent and Christmas
#1 Tip for Families During Advent and Christmas
By Melanie R. Cameron
You are in charge of your family traditions... make them cherished moments, not required burdens.
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Ellen Organ and "Her Pope": For Such Is the Kingdom of Heaven
Ellen Organ and "Her Pope": For Such Is the Kingdom of Heaven
By Norman Fulkerson
On August 4, 1903 Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto was elevated to the Chair of Saint Peter and took the name Pius X. Twenty days later William and Mary Organ welcomed their fourth child into the world at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Ireland. They named her Ellen but she would eventually be known throughout the world simply as “Little Nellie.
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Advent Reflections
Advent Reflections
By Kathy Lamb
A few years ago I wanted to do something special for Jesus during Advent, to make a sacrifice as we do during Lent. Everyday thoughts regarding our faith come to me. I want to share my thoughts with Father so I email him. I try not to email him too often knowing how busy he is. I decided not to email Father during Advent.
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Jesus Says: ‘Do Not Worry'
Jesus Says: ‘Do Not Worry'
By Bill Dunn
During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Do not worry.” He then asked a rhetorical question: “How many of you by worrying can add a single moment to your life-span?” The words Jesus used were somewhat ambiguous, so some Bible scholars translate His question as: “How many of you by worrying can add a single cubit to your height?”
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The Ages of the World in the Days of Creation and the Seven Heads of the Beast: Shorter Version
The Ages of the World in the Days of Creation and the Seven Heads of the Beast: Shorter Version
By Scott Pauline
I wanted to give a more concise treatment of the days of creation and beast kings as image of all human history, one not so long and cumbersome.
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From "French Fry Church" to a Church on FIRE!
From "French Fry Church" to a Church on FIRE!
By Greg Schlueter
Welcome to the most happening church. Built for consumers. Made to satisfy. Something for everyone. Asking very little. Accommodating your time. Your comfort zone. Your appetite. Like McDonald's french fries right out of the fryer. Perfectly salted. Amazingly warm. With all the satisfaction of nourishment.
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