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The Cost of Heaven
The Cost of Heaven
By Monica Therese
I was browsing the store and came across a cute scarf for a really good price. I was really proud of myself for finding such a good deal! After arriving back home I went to count my change and realized the cashier had given me five dollars extra. I was thrilled! I had a gotten a free scarf! But then it hit me. Should I go back and return the five dollar bill?
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Psalm 103
Psalm 103
By Malleson Emmerling
As I sat down a month ago and addressed the high school graduation announcements for my daughter, shivers went down my arm. The thought of what she had put me through during her 4 years in high school shook me. She had tested me, disobeyed me and tore me to my core. Then she left me to go live in her father’s home.
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A Thousand False Gods
A Thousand False Gods
By David Vermont
Recently, a friend shared a meme with me on my Facebook page. It was a quote, austensibly from the comedian Ricky Gervais that said, "There have been nearly 3,000 gods so far but only yours actually exists. The others are silly made up nonsense. But not yours. Yours is real."
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...grace in place of grace...John 1:16
...grace in place of grace...John 1:16
By Kathy Lamb
Today I realized how much God has spoiled me. God has been spoiling me my whole life. I was the child who wanted what she could not have. The child who cried when she did not get what she wanted. But today as I was driving along I said to myself, “Look what your generous God gave you!”
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A Heart of Gold
A Heart of Gold
By Carleigh Lutz
I’ve been working in a card shop for years. I have watched numerous holidays roll in and out, and I’ve helped so many people find their perfect present and card. Honestly, up until this point, I had lost a little faith in the system of gift giving and holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love to celebrate, both people and God. However, the idea of giving gifts had slowly lost a little bit of its charm
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Who Said That? Who Said That?
Who Said That? Who Said That?
By Elizabeth Thomas
You may have read my recent article “It’s Just a Flat Tire” and the story behind it. The final lesson that came from that experience was an ‘Insight’ more than lesson revealed.
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A Lesson Learned From 3 Popes
A Lesson Learned From 3 Popes
By Charlie Johnston
Every Pope was put into his position by God for a reason. Their primary job is to shepherd God's people, as Jesus told St. Peter "feed my lambs." (John 21:15-17) But there are also many things that God means to accomplish through His servants, and here on earth these reasons are sometimes obvious but other times they are not.
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Judge Not...
Judge Not...
By Joseph Michael
It is natural for young people to embrace things with zeal. Whether it be social and political opinions or religious fervor, youth lends itself to jumping into things with both feet. I was no different. During my college years, when so many of my friends were abandoning their faith, my Catholic faith took on a much more orthodox appearance.
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The Papal State?
The Papal State?
By David Kamioner
What is a nation? Is it merely many people living on the same real estate, saluting the same flag? Or is something more? Perhaps an ideal, a whispered dream of freedom and grace.
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It's Just a Flat Tire!
It's Just a Flat Tire!
By Elizabeth Thomas
As you know by now, I write many times of God speaking to me in an inner voice. Recently, an event happened that needs to be shared so deeper understanding of inner voices—and ‘Who said that?’ can be discussed.
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Kneeling in Homage
Kneeling in Homage
By Richard Maffeo
So Jesus is once again annoying people with truth. He’s already called them hypocrites when we pick up the story in Matthew 15
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If today you hear His voice
If today you hear His voice
By Catherine Garrett
How many times have you been going about your day, and suddenly you feel pulled to do something. Call an old friend. Text your mother. Email a cousin. Reach out to a stranger on social media. Or maybe, a new hunger for your vocation.
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Cefalu, simply between heaven and the sea ...
Cefalu, simply between heaven and the sea ...
By Br. Gustavo Kralj, EP
Set like a noble and gentle jewel among the rugged local geography, the ancient town of Cefalu enhances with grace the splendid northern Sicilian coast.
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Jesus helps this every day Catholic
Jesus helps this every day Catholic
By Kathy Lamb
It may be that this quote was especially significant for me as I’ve been trying to listen more and talk less but once my words are conceived I find it hard to withhold them. I pray the Holy Spirit will give me good counsel and help me be more selective in speech.
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Intro to the Eastern Catholic Churches Part II: The Armenian Rite
Intro to the Eastern Catholic Churches Part II: The Armenian Rite
By Nicholas LaBanca
In my first article in this series, An Introduction to the Eastern Catholic Churches, we were able to get acquainted with the 24 sui iuris (autonomous or self-governing) Churches within the Catholic Church. 23 of those Churches are Eastern Catholic Churches, and each of those 23 Churches belong to one of five liturgical traditions or rites.
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Kenosis
Kenosis
By Mike Morris
To be a parent is to be a participant in the contemplative experience. This is true despite one's capacity to recognize. A parent is engaged in a lifelong act of self giving. Of pouring oneself out for the needs of another. Contemplative prayer is a means to the same end. Although, the other in this context is often less tangible.
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Of Bathrooms and Circuses
Of Bathrooms and Circuses
By Joseph Michael
I’ve been hesitant to comment on the ongoing bathroom gender debate that has been somewhat disproportionately dominating our national headlines, largely because I genuinely try to observe and digest all aspects of an issue before weighing in on it.
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