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A Fresh Look at the Good Samaritan
A Fresh Look at the Good Samaritan
By Faith Flaherty
Tonight is Bible Sharing, so I was reviewing our topic, which is the story of the Good Samaritan. What I find as an invaluable tool in understanding scripture is Dr. John J. Pilch. He is a biblical scholar concentrating on cultural-historical background.
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Faith: Praising God for All That is to Come
Faith: Praising God for All That is to Come
By Katie Zalany
A priest recently told me: “Thank God for what He is doing in your life right now” without knowing anything that was happening in my life. A few days before he said this, I saw a quote: “Thank God for the blessings He is about to give you.” Then, a song spoke to me with a line: “We’ll stand grateful for all that has been left behind and all that goes before us.”
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Jesus and the Angels!
Jesus and the Angels!
By Kathy Lamb
I’ve been thinking about Jesus. I always think about Jesus, but these last couple of days I’ve been thinking about Jesus and the angels. I’m thinking about Jesus and the angels because I ran across something I wrote on Holy Week a few years ago. Before I wrote it I had been meditating on the Passion.
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How Many Books Are In Your Bible?
How Many Books Are In Your Bible?
By Charlie Johnston
Why did the Catholic Church add extra books to the Bible? I heard they were added at the Council of Trent, is this true?
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OMG!
OMG!
By Richard Maffeo
Oh, my God! Just look at the stripes sliced into your back. One by one by one by one – each one the price of my sins crisscrossed across your ravaged flesh, each oozing blood fashioned from my whoredom, my blasphemies, my pervasive rebellion against you.
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Six Things Being an Aggie Catholic Taught Me...
Six Things Being an Aggie Catholic Taught Me...
By Carleigh Lutz
As a Texas girl, my dream was to become a Fightin’ Texas Aggie from a very young age. I loved the aspects of comradery, as well as this unknown spirit that seemed to bind them all together. There was nothing like seeing that famed Aggie ring on someone’s hand, and seeing how it brought together two complete strangers in conversation.
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Pagan Worship Logical Until God Revealed Himself
Pagan Worship Logical Until God Revealed Himself
By Bill Dunn
The brilliant 20th century author G.K. Chesterton summarized the entire history of religion in one sentence. He wrote, “Paganism was the biggest thing in the world, and Christianity was bigger, and everything since has been comparatively small.”
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It is Okay to say, "I do not know." - Job and a Response to Suffering
It is Okay to say, "I do not know." - Job and a Response to Suffering
By John Mayer
I am certain nearly every Christian would agree the most common argument against the existence of God is the reality of suffering. It is the frequent test Christians face at some point in life if not consistently throughout it; to answer for and give detailed explanation for the reality of suffering and the reality of God.
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God's Gift of Time
God's Gift of Time
By Jonathan Hayes
In his short but insightful book “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day”, Arnold Bennett discusses how one can effectively manage their time on a daily basis. Though some of the material in the book is a bit outdated (it was written in 1910), much of Bennett’s advice is still very helpful and useful for people today.
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Your actions speak louder than your words. - Jesus
Your actions speak louder than your words. - Jesus
By Troy Kroening
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” – [Matthew 7:21] Jesus listens to us, our actions and our words. If our actions do not match our words, then we are hypocrites. I am hypocrite. My actions do not always match my words. But with God’s help, I keep trying to do better.
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Catholic Social Teaching Demystified
Catholic Social Teaching Demystified
By Christopher McCarthy
What this discussion is intended to point us toward are the principles of Catholic social doctrine by which we may establish a political and economic platform in conformity with Catholic teaching.
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You will show me the path to life. (Ps 16:5)
You will show me the path to life. (Ps 16:5)
By Mary Rivers
This morning we came early to Mass to pray the rosary; we were surrounded by those called “gray haired souls,” of which I am now one of them. They shuffled into church via walkers, canes; one had a cap which read, “Freedom is not free.” On the side of the hat was an small American flag.
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What is True Freedom?
What is True Freedom?
By Carol Ann Chybowski
The Fourth of July always seems to make people stop and reflect on the core values of our culture. One of these values is freedom. We talk about political freedom, religious freedom, and economic freedom. Listen or read any type of media these days and we need more of every conceivable kind. But what do we really mean by freedom?
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Have You Ever Wondered?
Have You Ever Wondered?
By Richard Maffeo
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like today if you never said, “Yes” to Jesus when He called you? Kind of like a George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful Life) 'what if' speculation. (By the way, if you ‘still’ have not said yes to Him, please read on anyway. I end this essay offering something for you, too).
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But who do YOU say that I am?
But who do YOU say that I am?
By Mary Rivers
"But who do YOU say that I am?" (Lk 9:20) These words of Jesus speak directly to each one, causing each one to look into himself and his relationship with Jesus. The Word of God and Peter set for man a picture, an image which show a relationship with Jesus brings a relationship with God.
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In the bottomless pit
In the bottomless pit
By Tess Shore
At times, we all fall into a rut with our faith. We go to Mass and know we are just going through the motions. We go to Confession and partake in the Church’s offerings, but we know we are just going through the motions with that, too. We start making excuses for why it’s okay to come to Mass late. We start making excuses for everything we do. During these times,
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Freedom
Freedom
By Mariel Roersma
We are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day, and our freedom. We live in a free country. But what does that really mean?
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