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Why Does God Permit Evil?
Why Does God Permit Evil?
By Christopher McCarthy
The problem of evil is one which has proven itself a stumbling block to the faith of many Christians in both ancient and contemporary times. One cannot help, in looking out upon the various ills that continually beset humanity, but to question whether the Christian God is in fact “good” at all, at least in the moral sense of the word.
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One Unplanned Pregnancy Saved Us All!
One Unplanned Pregnancy Saved Us All!
By Lorrie McNickle
One unplanned pregnancy saved us all! It is truly remarkable how when we relinquish all we have and are to our Heavenly Father what he makes of us, and what fruit we bear.
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Mercy in the Midst of Horror
Mercy in the Midst of Horror
By Anthony Cecil, Jr.
Just a few years ago, I was a snobby high school student. A group from my school was in Washington, DC, and part of the trip was going to a museum. The selected place was the National Holocaust Museum, but we were told that the group from my school could go to a different one, especially since none of us really wanted to go to the Holocaust museum.
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Who Do the Crowds Say That I Am?
Who Do the Crowds Say That I Am?
By Bill Dunn
Opinion polls and surveys are very popular. It seems our entire society is being run by opinion polls these days. Most politicians check survey results each morning to discover what values they believe in. Some won’t even choose which tie to wear (or which pantsuit) until they get the latest report on popular colors.
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A Crisis of Faith
A Crisis of Faith
By Mike Bugal
One doctrine alone has been wandering about in my mind for the past month and the implications of it are the focus of this article. Is There Salvation Outside of the Catholic Church?
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Death and Dying
Death and Dying
By Mary Rivers
Each of us has known the death of someone close to us; sometimes death is unexpected, sometimes it is after the passion of suffering. Always death of someone makes us think of our own mortality; our thoughts vary with our relationship to Jesus.
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Spiritual Cataracts
Spiritual Cataracts
By Richard Maffeo
A cataract develops slowly over time, causing the lens in the eye to become progressively cloudy. Without surgical intervention, cataracts inevitably lead to blindness.
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Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
By Lucas Sauls
Does anyone out there ever read a passage one day, get something out of it, then look at it the next day and get something totally different? Oh man, I know I am not alone in this at all, however, that is exactly what is happening for me with this wonderful passage from today's reading.
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Showing Gratitude for the Ultimate Gift
Showing Gratitude for the Ultimate Gift
By Linda Kracht
All human persons share one ‘characteristic’ in common; regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, age, political party or spiritual or moral values and beliefs. What is that one thing? Take a guess. If you guessed that we are each a gift [freely bestowed upon our parents, siblings, and even fellow citizens] you have guessed correctly.
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5 Minute Gospel; God Loves You
5 Minute Gospel; God Loves You
By Charlie Johnston
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) This is probably the most famous verse from the Bible, and rightfully so, it is known by both believers and non-believers alike. In this one verse we see what could be called the sum total of the Gospel; that God loves us enough to die for us.
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For Such a Time as This
For Such a Time as This
By Richard Maffeo
CEO or warehouse clerk, sanitation worker or high school teacher, homemaker or physician, white collar employee or blue collar, unemployed, employed, or underemployed – wherever we interact with others, we are each today where God has placed us “for such a time as this.”
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Mary's Resurrection: A Mother's Heart Made Whole and New!
Mary's Resurrection: A Mother's Heart Made Whole and New!
By James Berkon
Made New. What beautiful words! They are words we not only long to hear but make our own! Redemption, second chances, a new start are at the very core of what it is to be human. The opportunity to make things right again make life worth living.
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A Month of Reflections (Autism and CFS under one roof).
A Month of Reflections (Autism and CFS under one roof).
By Allison Brown
I saw a tweet earlier today (or yesterday as it is 1.03am!!) that I think was quoting something Pope Francis said, which is “People with disabilities are a gift for the family.” Wow! How powerful and thought provoking is this statement?
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Flung In the Mud and Trampled Underfoot
Flung In the Mud and Trampled Underfoot
By Teresa Hurst
During the hour of Divine Mercy (3:00), I like to walk over to church and be with Jesus. He’s my next-door neighbor. As I’ve mentioned before, I can see the doors of the church that lead to the chapel and the Blessed Sacrament from my kitchen window. (I know. I’ve got it good.)
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You Are God's Beloved: God Wants to Marry You
You Are God's Beloved: God Wants to Marry You
By Katie Zalany
Like many people, I have felt aches and desires for more in my life. Despite loving relationships, a fulfilling career, and a growing spiritual life, I often still feel an emptiness – a pull if you will. A desire that goes unfulfilled, that others just can’t satisfy.
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Want an intense workout? Try Mass
Want an intense workout? Try Mass
By Tony Jesse
In today’s modern culture we are obsessed with appearances of the body. The fashion, cosmetic, fitness, and health industry are all billion dollar industries in their own right. Now, these industries all address a crucial aspect of what it means to be a person – to care for and protect your physical body.
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God, the Husband and Wife, and Openness to New Life: Why Catholics Must Know the Church's Teachings on the Beauty of Marriage
God, the Husband and Wife, and Openness to New Life: Why Catholics Must Know the Church's Teachings on the Beauty of Marriage
By Justin McClain
For some reason, it seems to surprise some that Jesus had anything to say about marriage. The possible source of this surprise is another consideration for another day, but suffice it to say that Jesus’ teachings regarding marriage were counter-cultural even two-thousand years ago.
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