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An Alleluia From The 9th Century
An Alleluia From The 9th Century
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
As Easter approaches this year, I am both saddened and joyous at the ending of another 40 days of intentions aimed at deepening my understanding of this person, this Son who chose to live as we live
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Do Catholics "Worship" Saints?
Do Catholics "Worship" Saints?
By Kevin Noles
Many people answer this question with a no. While they are not completely wrong the answer can also be yes. It depends on which sense of the word the person is using. Amongst Catholics it would be ok to say we worship the saint however around Protestants the correct answer is no. Venerate is the more appropriate term though worship, in the older and Biblical sense, is acceptable as well.
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Love is the source of Peace
Love is the source of Peace
By George Calleja
Everyday we listen to stories about wars, fights, killings, injustices, hatred etc. All of these are a result of a lack of love between people, which as a consequence it seems that peace is hardly to be found.
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Fasting and Peace
Fasting and Peace
By Ellen Gable Hrkach
“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.” The opening words to the song “Let There Be Peace on Earth” are simple but profound.
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The Fifth of Jesus' Last Seven Words on the Cross
The Fifth of Jesus' Last Seven Words on the Cross
By Richard Maffeo
It started in the Garden. The savior prayed with such anguish, His sweat mingled with His blood and dripped to the ground. It was in the Garden that soldiers beat Him with their fists, pulled His beard, spit in His face. Then they dragged Him into the city and shuffled Him from Pilate to Herod, and back again to Pilate.
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One way to know that Jesus is in the Eucharist.
One way to know that Jesus is in the Eucharist.
By Tony Jesse
There is an old idea in the art of thinking that if your own enemy confirms that what you say is true then it is most likely true. After all, it is in your enemies best interest to undermine your statement. So, when your opponent acknowledges the validity of your statement then your statement is most likely true
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Why We Need Mary
Why We Need Mary
By Samuel Matthews
One of the most attacked traditions of the Catholic Church is her veneration of the Blessed Mother. Protestants, Muslims, Jews, and Atheists alike viciously criticize Catholics for "worshipping" Mary. Do not so much as listen to this infernal noise! Our faith in the Mother of God must never be shaken.
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What to "do" with Holy Saturday?
What to "do" with Holy Saturday?
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
what to “do” with Holy Saturday—from the time I rise, at least up until the time of the glorious evening Easter Vigil Mass—that has been my dilemma.
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The Gospel Generation
The Gospel Generation
By Logan Holder
Our future generations need the Gospel, but sadly, our current generation doesnt even recognize the need for such good news. Everywhere we look we are exposed to the glorification of sin, and as a result, we are experiencing a culture built on the foundations of imperfection. The world is in need of a cultural shift, one that is built on the foundation of holiness, radical consecration,
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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
He rides into Jerusalem amidst lavish, unrestrained, almost unanimous exaltation. Slowly-on the colt of a donkey. So many details here, in this story.
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Images of God's mercy
Images of God's mercy
By Fr. Jude M. Serfino
As I was reflecting on God's mercy one Saturday evening just after I prepared my Sunday homily, I recalled what had happend during that day. I saw images of real people young and old alike whose lives were transformed by God’s tender and loving mercy. First thing I did that morning was to hear confessions of our first-communicants.
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God of the Impossible
God of the Impossible
By Erika Wehrly
This morning however, it dawned on me that God really loves to keep everyone on their toes and achieve impossible things. Inspired by Fr. Gaitley's book 33 Days to Merciful Love I recalled how just when the world was at it's darkest moment. When the King of the Universe our Lord Jesus was on the cross dying and all hope of the angel's prophecy to Mary seemed lost.
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Saint Joseph: the Quiet Man Jesus called Father
Saint Joseph: the Quiet Man Jesus called Father
By Troy Kroening
I say call him the Quiet Man because no word is credited to him in all of Scripture. Still, there is much, very much, that we can learn from him. Yes, he might have only been referenced a few times, but how those few references seem to speak louder than thunder when taking a moment to look at them.
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Pet Peeve: Leaving Mass Early
Pet Peeve: Leaving Mass Early
By Bill Dunn
Trivia question: Who was the first person in history to leave Mass right after Communion? Answer: Judas Iscariot
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Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
By Larry Peterson
I call Joseph of Nazareth the "Shadow Saint" because so little is known about him. There is not one spoken word he ever said that was recorded. But his quiet life resonated like huge cymbals being smashed together over the ages and into our very 21st century existence.
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Why Be Catholic (Part 2)
Why Be Catholic (Part 2)
By Bobby Brown
To understand the Catholic Faith, one must cultivate a relationship with Jesus and approach the teachings of the Catholic Church through the lense of Christ. Without Jesus nothing makes sense.
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You Are You
You Are You
By Mariel Roersma
Recently we recognized the birthday of the great Dr. Seuss. And one of my favorite quotes from him says, “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”
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