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A Conversation with Jesus About Temptation
A Conversation with Jesus About Temptation
By Mary Rivers
Each one's temptation is unique - to decide upon the things to seek. It is an intersection on the road, to determine one's future abode.
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Day 5 It's about the Sabbath
Day 5 It's about the Sabbath
By Lori Conklin
It’s about the Sabbath. “The Sabbath is made for man, not man for the Sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath” [Mk 2:27-28]
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When Government Becomes The Religion
When Government Becomes The Religion
By Deacon Vernon Dobelmann
Being a good steward of what God has entrusted to our care is important. We are challenged to give generously of our time, talent, and our treasure. Biblical teachings on tithing have most likely been part of our education and formation as well. We are called to not only follow the Ten Commandments, but to live out the Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy in the spirit of the beatitudes.
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Stepping out of the box
Stepping out of the box
By Tess Shore
Being a good Christian or Catholic is not about comparison to others. We need to step outside this box and bring the real meaning of Lent back. We need to be joyful Christians again, and most importantly, we need to develop that stronger relationship with Christ.
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Did I Forget To Pray Today?
Did I Forget To Pray Today?
By Michelle Nicholl
Did I Forget To Pray Today? Are you like me? Do you often find your life is so busy you forget to stop and pray? I know I do, but it's not because I find God to be any less important in my life, it's simply because He’s not nagging me or demanding my attention the way everything around me is; and I'm quite certain, that's your reason too. Right?
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During the Lenten Season Forgiveness Rules. Ask "Dutch" Schultz
During the Lenten Season Forgiveness Rules. Ask "Dutch" Schultz
By Larry Peterson
We are now into the third week of Lent and the road to redemption has been halfway traveled. Throughout the world Catechumens have almost reached their goal of full inclusion into the Catholic Church which takes place during the Easter Vigil. It is a beautiful thing. In addition, this past December 8, Pope Francis started us on our journey into the Holy Year of Mercy.
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If you wish to be saved - The Athanasian Creed
If you wish to be saved - The Athanasian Creed
By De Maria
The Athanasian Creed is also known as the “Quicumque vult” because that is how it begins in Latin. It means, “if you wish” or “should anyone want”. Like the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, it is another short formula for understanding our faith. The Athanasian Creed is especially good if you want to memorize an explanation for the Holy Trinity.
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Will Anyone Pray for Me When I Die?
Will Anyone Pray for Me When I Die?
By Kevin Kukla
White vestments. A joyful atmosphere. A peppy, humorous eulogy in place of a homily. Such observations seem to far too common at funeral Masses these days, sadly. Do people even realize why a Requiem Mass is even being offered anymore?
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The Greatest Commandment of all....
The Greatest Commandment of all....
By Tess Shore
In the Gospel of Matthew 22:34-40, Jesus gives us the greatest commandment of loving God with all our soul, mind, and strength. This commandment is so great that it follows the Ten Commandments where God says, "You shall not have any other Gods beside me." It is the first commandment. So if the greatest commandment is loving God, why do we make excuses instead of following this commandment?
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Day 4 The Heart of the Matter
Day 4 The Heart of the Matter
By Lori Conklin
Wow! I loved today’s reading. It really goes right to the heart of the matter. One that each of us has to come to terms with on our own. Oh sure we can debate it, defend it or refuse to look at it, but will all have to deal with it.
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The Prophetic Voice of Humanae Vitae
The Prophetic Voice of Humanae Vitae
By Deacon Vernon Dobelmann
Watching the folks from NARAL flip out over the Doritos commercial during the Super Bowl is a sure sign that the pro-life message is being heard and that the scientific proof offered by an ultrasound machine is indisputable. Who could have known that a commercial for a snack would evoke such a visceral response? NARAL has accused Doritos of humanizing the fetus. What has become of our culture?
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Out of the Mouths of Babes: With the Help of Thy Grace
Out of the Mouths of Babes: With the Help of Thy Grace
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
Years ago, when our eight-year old son was preparing for his first reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the director of CCD was a neighborhood woman named Mrs. Grace Lewis (actual first name).
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Light a Candle
Light a Candle
By Elizabeth Thomas
As I set down to pray one day---- into my heart “Light a candle,” that Inner Voice did say. And so a candle was lit. “Hold it in your hand.”
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The Nicene Creed - The essentials of our faith
The Nicene Creed - The essentials of our faith
By De Maria
Sometimes people will ask, “what are the essentials that we must believe to be Christian?” Luckily, this question was answered by the Catholic Church, centuries ago. We know it as a prayer, known as the Creed. This prayer is the very essence of the saying, “We pray as we believe.” Because it literally declares all which we believe in a simple prayer.
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Finding Light in a Small Room
Finding Light in a Small Room
By Chris Harvey
A devout friend of mine once told me that he tried to go to Confession every two weeks. I blurted back, "What? I try NOT to go to Confession every two weeks!" And there, in one exchange is one of the misunderstandings of Confession.
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Under Construction
Under Construction
By Mike Bugal
I think some folks tend to think of God as an absentee landlord. He created this planet among the myriad of stars and planets in the Universe. He pops back in from time to time to fix things up (Mount Sinai, Calvary, etc.) and then off He pops to His other planets. He set up a sort of “Super” (like a religious “Schneider”) called the Roman Catholic Church and He leaves things in her hands.
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Rediscover Jesus -Day 3- Blue Laws
Rediscover Jesus -Day 3- Blue Laws
By Lori Conklin
Remember the Blue Laws? The days when nothing was open on Sunday’s. It was a day set aside for families and relaxation. There was no place to go except to church for that was the only place open. As a child, it was a day where mom and dad were home together, no rush, no routine, except Mass and always dinner at Gram’s house with the extended family.
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