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No, Jim, that's not what the Scripture means.
No, Jim, that's not what the Scripture means.
By De Maria
Kevin and Jim were debating Purgatory. I suppose Jim thought these verses somehow argue against the existence of Purgatory, but they have nothing to do with the subject matter. None of these verses say that all faithful men will go directly to heaven.
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Why God Did Not Care That Scalia Was a Supreme Court Justice: Celebrating a Life of Public Faith
Why God Did Not Care That Scalia Was a Supreme Court Justice: Celebrating a Life of Public Faith
By Justin McClain
Before we advance any further, it is worth asserting that the title of this article should not be construed, in the least, as placing into question the merits of Scalia’s role within public service vis-à-vis the scope of his veritable destiny, celestial or otherwise. In fact, the intent is quite the opposite,
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St. Agape and Godiva Chocolates
St. Agape and Godiva Chocolates
By Christy Breedlove
On February 15, we honor St. Agape. She was a virgin martyr who followed St. Valentine who we honor on February 14. There’s not much about her—just that she and her group of virgins were put to death around 273 A.D.
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Finding Your Chill in a World of Netflix and Chill
Finding Your Chill in a World of Netflix and Chill
By Jacob Escobedo
If you spend any time on the internet, I’m almost certain you’ve come across a “Netflix and Chill” meme and I’m pretty sure you understand the meaning.
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We Are Useless Servants?
We Are Useless Servants?
By David R. Myers
I admit that I have found the Gospel passage from Luke which instructs the disciples to refer to themselves as being “useless servant” a bit puzzling during my life. It has taken me years of hearing it again and again, reading it again and again, for some of the sense to sink through my dense cranium. But I have some insights I would like to share to any who might be puzzling over the same section
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Rosaries, Pre-prayed!
Rosaries, Pre-prayed!
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
After the breakup of the USSR, Rosaries were sent from a parish in this country to people who had long been deprived of Sacraments and sacramentals. Two things struck me about those Rosaries that were being sent: they had been handmade, and they were being pre-prayed!
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A Creative "Twist" on Lent
A Creative "Twist" on Lent
By Linda Delia
Passing down customs and traditions of our faith, to our children, can be a lot of fun with a little creativity. When my kids were small, it was a bit of a challenge explaining to them “why” certain foods were off limits. Lent offers a great opportunity to explain the significance of penance, fasting, and prayer to our children through, the story of the pretzel.
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We are not Love but we can evolve
We are not Love but we can evolve
By Fr. Bede Camera, O.S.B.
A close reading of the “love chapter” in 1 Corinthians 13 reveals to us our own personal inadequacy. And that’s a good thing, even if it makes us squirm a bit. Whenever or wherever we become aware of our own shortcomings we are receiving an invitation to let the grace and mercy of God enter into our lives in a new way. For this reason, it’s good to use the passage as an examination of conscience.
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Catholics and Our 1,700-Year-Old Celebration of Saint Valentine (All Three of Them)
Catholics and Our 1,700-Year-Old Celebration of Saint Valentine (All Three of Them)
By Justin McClain
As a veteran theology teacher in a Catholic high school, I have found throughout the years that, as mid-February approaches, the same two things invariably happen: I realize that 1) at least a few of my students do not actually know that February 14 is officially called “Saint” Valentine’s Day, and 2) at least a few of my students do not know that Saint Valentine was an actual person at all.
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"I Thirst" A Lenten Reflection on Terri Schiavo
"I Thirst" A Lenten Reflection on Terri Schiavo
By Norman Fulkerson
It is a yearly custom for Catholics to reflect, during Lent, on the Passion and death of our Divine Savior. He was entirely innocent of wrongdoing, yet was ignominiously subjected to a show trial and condemned to a brutally painful death. This year many Catholics will also be thinking of the strikingly similar demise of an innocent woman named Theresa Marie Schiavo
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From BUSY to BLESSED: IGNITING your Family and Parish
From BUSY to BLESSED: IGNITING your Family and Parish
By Greg Schlueter
How might we breach this chasm between momentary conviction and real, life-commitment? How might we re-engage those who've simply given up, or even engage those who are MIA? Here's my take. Please feel free to join in your comments.
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For The Love
For The Love
By Mariel Roersma
I've been reading the book, "For The Love, Fighting For Grace In A World of Impossible Standards". Of course, it has made me think about the way that I love, and the way that others love. And why wouldn't that be important? St. Paul tells us that if we don't have love, we are nothing.
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A Catholic on Conversion
A Catholic on Conversion
By Evelyn Augusto
One of the most difficult challenges we Catholics are faced with is bringing about conversion in a world where many people don't believe that God exists at all. It is probably more difficult to evangelize in this day and age than when Jesus' original 12 disciples were sent out to spread the Good News of The Gospel.
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Rediscover Jesus 'Prologue'
Rediscover Jesus 'Prologue'
By Lori Conklin
From Ash Wednesday this year our Adult Faith Formation group is doing Lent a little differently, we are reading Mathew Kelly's book Rediscover Jesus. It's a series of short readings, intended to open our heart and minds to the 'person' Jesus. We have decided to do it in retreat form. Please feel free, at any time, to join us.
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Bear Patiently the Cross
Bear Patiently the Cross
By Will Campbell
What is your cross? know that I do not have to look far to see my crosses. I’m sure after a few moments of consideration, you can think of yours, too. I don’t say this today to depress you, but, quite the opposite. In fact, if you wish to be a disciple of Christ and follow him, it would probably do you well to consider your cross.
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How will your Lent go?
How will your Lent go?
By Troy Kroening
In general, you get out what you put in. You Lent will go as well as you to give it. Now, this does not mean to try to do everything. One does not enter a weight room and start with the heaviest weights. And this does not mean to do just a little. You do not enter a weight room and pickup weights well-below what you can handle. So, put into Lent what you can, but make sure that it challenges you.
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What is the difference between Catholic and Protestant?
What is the difference between Catholic and Protestant?
By De Maria
Catholicism teaches the orthodox Christian faith. In other words, Catholicism is the standard of all Christianity. Other Christians have fallen away from the Catholic Church and have adopted beliefs which differ from those which Jesus Christ passed down to His Apostles and in turn they passed down to us.
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