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2nd Annual Evangelium Vitae Novena
2nd Annual Evangelium Vitae Novena
By Birgit Jones
Last year, the Feast of the Annunciation, marked the twentieth anniversary of a prolife gift given to the Church and to the world by Saint Pope John Paul II – Evangelium Vitae (Gospel of Life)
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Do you read the Bible? {Day 22}
Do you read the Bible? {Day 22}
By Lori Conklin
Searching, searching we are forever searching. It is in our DNA. We seek knowledge and understanding of the “hows” and the “whys” of the world.
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St. Julian and the Broken Garage Door Opener
St. Julian and the Broken Garage Door Opener
By Christy Breedlove
St. Julian of Antioch was very heroic. On his feast day of 3/16, we honor his martyrdom. He was trying his best to convert the Turkish population when in 306, the authorities decided to execute him. Now being a Christian of ‘senatorial rank’, a regular execution was out of the question.
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Out of the Mouths of Babes: "Good Night, My Beautiful Mommy"
Out of the Mouths of Babes: "Good Night, My Beautiful Mommy"
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
When his oldest daughter was putting her very active and smart two year old son to bed, the mother said to her son, “Good night, my little boy.” The little boy replied, “Good night, my beautiful mommy." At which point hearing such unexpected words spoken from her little son’s heart brought tears to the young mother's eyes.
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Prodigal Sons and Daughters - Welcoming Home the Ravaged
Prodigal Sons and Daughters - Welcoming Home the Ravaged
By Leslie Shaw Klinger
No person I know is without sin. I have never met a perfect person. I have however met a lot of saints in the making; men and women determined to do their best one day at a time with their ultimate goal being the promise of eternity in heaven.
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Why do Catholics go through the motions?
Why do Catholics go through the motions?
By Tony Jesse
This blog is a direct answer to the skeptics of the Catholic Church from a former skeptic of the church. Much of my adult life I was a typical fallen away Catholic. I respected the Church because I grew up in it, but I found the teachings and the methods of the Church too boring and outdated for me to take seriously.
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The Magisterium has Only Officially Interpreted Seven Verses!
The Magisterium has Only Officially Interpreted Seven Verses!
By Kevin Noles
I have read/heard this accusation a few times. Usually bandied about by the same person but there are a fringe few who say it as well. I find it rather sad because it shows an ignorance of what the function of the Magisterium is.
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When Your Soul Feels Like a Barren Fig Tree
When Your Soul Feels Like a Barren Fig Tree
By Linda Delia
Have you ever read a scripture passage that lingers in your heart, as if God is speaking directly to you? The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree invites us to see where we may be struggling to bear fruit—and how God patiently tends, nourishes, and prunes us so we can grow. Catholic coaching recognizes those unfruitful places and helps you step into the fruitful life He has planned for you.
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The Nuptial Bath of Baptism: A Not-So Novel Idea
The Nuptial Bath of Baptism: A Not-So Novel Idea
By Nicholas LaBanca
I have to stop. I have to stop looking at secular news sites which have some of the most inane, ridiculous, and flat-out stupid "articles" I've ever laid my eyes on. On the bright side, sometimes perusing through these click-bait headlines moves me enough to write a response, hopefully helping to dispel the myths and misunderstandings the original story brings to the table.
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Blue Economy in Lent Part 2
Blue Economy in Lent Part 2
By Juan Trujillo
Let's remember the ideal, what "must be", that we all have employment, we all have health, we all have education....we all have God in our hearts. Well, it seems we haven't gotten there yet. We have chosen the easier decisions, the projects and enterprises of our first ideas leading us to "rent-abilities", but not to communities. We are like a mathematical operation: we are divided.
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Let Go I Got This!! (Day 19)
Let Go I Got This!! (Day 19)
By Lori Conklin
Your friend calls you, you glance at the time, and you know you really don’t have time to talk, but you answer the phone, that’s being a miracle for someone or them for you. It’s about staying rooted in the present moment by trusting that whatever you needed to get done today will get done with time to spare. We are so hurried and on the go that we will not, cannot slow down.
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If I was baptized a Catholic, am I still Catholic?
If I was baptized a Catholic, am I still Catholic?
By De Maria
There is a difference between being considered a Catholic and being “baptized”. Baptism confers upon us a spiritual seal which is permanent. One can not remove or undo Baptism. Some people, especially those who convert to non-Christian religions or become atheist, may want to be unbaptized. But, according to my understanding of the Catholic Faith, that is impossible.
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The One in the Middle
The One in the Middle
By Richard Maffeo
Two men hung between heaven and earth, nailed to crosses on either side of the One in the middle. Two men, thieves, struggling against death, knowing it was only a matter of hours before death sunk its talons into their flesh.
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Cheap Grace vs Costly Grace
Cheap Grace vs Costly Grace
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
They are terms I have never considered: cheap or costly grace. Phrased like you would a commodity. Exactly the phrase used by Martin Luther to describe the problems with the Roman Church. At least according to Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his book The Cost of Discipleship.
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What is "Forensic" justification?
What is "Forensic" justification?
By De Maria
What Protestants call “forensic” justification, the Catholic Church calls “conversion”. Conversion is the point at which we turn to God in faith and begin to please Him.
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Jesus, I Walked With You
Jesus, I Walked With You
By Michelle Nicholl
Jesus, I was there, when they sentenced You to die, when they scourged You and spit on You, I looked You in the eye. Jesus, I walked with You. Do You remember me?
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Our Lifestyle (Day 18)
Our Lifestyle (Day 18)
By Lori Conklin
On the surface it really is a no brainer and most of us would answer “people” of course!! But when we delve into the issue, things like a roof over our head, food to eat, and clothes on our backs are important too. Providing the necessities for the family is also important.
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