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Locating God On Vacation
Locating God On Vacation
By Debra Booton McCoy
It was 7:30 am. We were on the coast of Prince Edward Island with a trailer and a one hundred pound dog. And he wanted to go for a walk. I grabbed my rosary and shoved it in my pocket then grabbed his lead and took him out.
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If I have faith, why do I need works?
If I have faith, why do I need works?
By Chris Boyer
Recently, during the visit of the Holy Father to the United States, I came across many social media posts from our Protestant brothers and sisters denouncing the concept of works being important for our salvation. The protests of the dissenters seem to largely center around a passage from the Letter to the Ephesians.
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Okay So... What is American Freedom Then? (The Freedom Papers)
Okay So... What is American Freedom Then? (The Freedom Papers)
By Teddy Pierce
Without a doubt, the thing most threatened in our world today is freedom. No, this is not a ‘foil on your head’ conspiracy about how aliens are coercing our government to take our freedom away. No doubt, whether aliens are involved or not, we can see that some of our most basic rights are being threatened
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Is He Real?
Is He Real?
By Jean Briese
e. There are many misunderstood beliefs in the Catholic faith. And there are many Catholics who misunderstand their own faith. As one reads the history of our salvation (The Holy Bible, The Word of God), it is easy to see a pattern emerge, a pattern of God’s people who worship and practice and KNOW their faith.
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An Introduction to the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 6
An Introduction to the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 6
By Bob Hunt
As one might expect, philosophers both atheist and otherwise have raised objections to Thomas’ Argument from Motion for the existence of God. I discussed some objections in the article introducing Thomas’ Argument from Motion. Here, I’ll discuss some other common objections.
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Are Free Markets compatible with Christianity?
Are Free Markets compatible with Christianity?
By Matthew Newsome
I recently had the privilege of attending a talk given by two economists, one Catholic, one Protestant, on the topic of whether free market economies are compatible with Christianity. Pope Francis has criticized the negative aspects of capitalism, and some of these criticisms were addressed during the presentation, including this oft-quoted passage from Evangelii Gaudium.
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The Seven Problems of Kim Davis
The Seven Problems of Kim Davis
By Jennifer Elia
The biggest problem is it isn't a problem at all. I bet you thought I would rail against the Pope or stand up for gay marriage advocates who feel slighted by this meeting. The truth is we, as Americans, are making a common ant hill into Mount Everest.
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To Be A Saint
To Be A Saint
By John C Prejean Sr.
When I came back to the faith in 2012, my goal was just to be a better person however, while listening to a talk by Fr. Larry Richards, I heard him say that we are all called to be saints. Saints? Is he kidding me! Apparently Fr. Larry has no idea who I am or what I have done in my life…..sainthood was way off in the distance if even possible at all.
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An Introduction to the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 5
An Introduction to the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part 5
By Bob Hunt
I’ll spend more time with the First Way, the Argument from Motion, because it sets the stage for the Second and Third Ways. Thomas regarded the First Way as the most obvious of the ways that demonstrate the existence of God, and included it in several of his writings.
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Why We Believe in the Literal Presence
Why We Believe in the Literal Presence
By Mike Bugal
There are three Feasts that conclude the Easter season in the Church. The first is Pentecost Sunday, which celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. The folllo0wing Sunday we celebrate the Blessed Trinity. The final Sunday is Corpus Christi, or "Body of Christ" and it has a double meaning that we honor.
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Are We ‘Childlike' or ‘Childish'?
Are We ‘Childlike' or ‘Childish'?
By Bill Dunn
In the Bible, Jesus told his followers that they must be “childlike.” He called a child over and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3-4).
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How Many are Missing?
How Many are Missing?
By Mary Ann Gambill
Sollie loves to sit and look out our front door. He sits in his wheelchair at the tender age of two and peacefully looks outside while making soft contented sounds. He has been having some massive seizure activity lately. Some days, I can't help but wonder how long he will be with us. It pierces me through when the thought even crosses my mind. He is so worth it. He is so loved.
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Fight, Run, Hide or Stand Still?
Fight, Run, Hide or Stand Still?
By Melanie Jean Juneau
The secret to authentic interior freedom goes against every fiber of our being. The answer to every crisis, every threat we will face in our lives on earth, is to stand still and trust. Mind you not to hide, or sit passively but to stand tall, facing threats. Easier said than done.
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Addressing Issues of Life from the Pulpit
Addressing Issues of Life from the Pulpit
By Patti J. Mitchell
The release of the Planned Parenthood undercover videos has made a significant impact in the eyes of some pro-choice proponents and provides another opportunity for our pastors to address the subject of abortion from the pulpit. Unfortunately, there are many parish priests that continue to steer clear of the topic.
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Knowledge is Power?
Knowledge is Power?
By E.M. Wilson
So as a former educator I am very familiar with the slogan "knowledge is power." It's certainly a popular notion. If you're going to vote and be part of a democratic society then you should be informed and educated.
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Pope's Fiat
Pope's Fiat
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
Among the many images of Pope Francis that were captured by the secular media during his recent visit to the United States, there is one that seems especially to have captivated people’s imagination: the image of the Pope being transported in a Fiat.
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6 Quick Facts plus one about the authority of Christ and the Church
6 Quick Facts plus one about the authority of Christ and the Church
By De Maria
Many Catholic apologists will tell you that the difference between Protestant and Catholic boils down to one thing, authority. Which authority? Protestants claim to submit to the authority of God in the Bible alone. They claim that the Bible alone contains the Word of God and therefore, it is the only authority to which man can turn today.
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