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The Principle of Double Effect Part 3: The Intention
The Principle of Double Effect Part 3: The Intention
By Jonathan Hayes
The person intends the good effect to happen but does not intend the bad effect to happen; he/she merely allows or has knowledge that the bad effect will happen. The idea of ‘intention’ is arguably the most well-known and most important aspect in understanding PDE, for it focuses directly on the person’s psychological interaction with the good and bad effect of an action.
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Giving Footprint
Giving Footprint
By Barbara Golder
I’m always looking for ways to—borrowing a phrase from the environmentalists— improve my "giving footprint." In austere times, there comes a limit to how much in dollars and cents one can give and there’s certainly a limit in terms of time—but if one is creative there are many ways to enhance our commitment to serving the body of Christ by our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service.
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Waiting for God's Plan: Venerable Catherine McAuley
Waiting for God's Plan: Venerable Catherine McAuley
By Brigid Vacca
Being one who is prone to all kinds of painful anxiety, and who lives with daughters who are prone to painful anxiety (and then I feel anxious about their anxiety, and they get anxious that they’re causing me anxiety–some days it’s like living in a pack of over-caffeinated toy poodles…)–well, any quote about anxiety piques my interest. And I had never heard of Venerable Catherine McAuley, so I did
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The Lesson of Rottng Cabbage
The Lesson of Rottng Cabbage
By Richard Maffeo
As soon as I opened the refrigerator door I knew something was wrong. Rotten, actually. But I was already late for work, so I grabbed my lunch and darted out the front door. My wife was out of town visiting family, so I planned to take care of the rotted whatever-it-was when I returned later that night.
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Scapegoats Steal Christ's Job
Scapegoats Steal Christ's Job
By Melanie Jean Juneau
Every society, every culture has a tradition of a scapegoat, someone to blame and punish for the sin of that particular society. It follows then that in the beginning of the spiritual life we are when confronted with our own sinfulness and those around us, we are conditioned to act like the scapegoat.
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Christ's the King
Christ's the King
By E.M. Wilson
So a couple of weeks ago I came across a blog that is also Catholic (there are lots out there, don't let secular society make you think there aren't!) and the author had a post encouraging her followers to be Christ-like. Now she seems really authentic and sweet, not that I've ever met her, and it is good that she is encouraging her followers to put their faith into practice.
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It's a Blunderful Church
It's a Blunderful Church
By Bill Dunn
A few weeks ago during Sunday Mass, the intercessory prayers we say right after the Creed were proceeding as usual. But then the Lector said, “And for all those who are sick of this parish, we pray to the Lord.”
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Second String
Second String
By Mary Ann Gambill
Aaron actually showed interest in using scissors today. It's the little things that are big things around here. The little are big. The upside down kingdom that we live in, that Jesus lives in. Don't worry. We don't need big things. We are good with it. In fact, it's how we like it.
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The Early Christian Martyrs Compel Us to Pray and Love Unceasingly
The Early Christian Martyrs Compel Us to Pray and Love Unceasingly
By Janet Moore
In our day and age, we can no longer presume we will not be asked to suffer martyrdom. Christianity and adhering to the Truth Christ reveals is becoming an increasingly dangerous way of life to live in America and throughout the world. With this ever in Her mind, the Church is wise to hold up for us courageous witnesses who have gone before us in faith!
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What Was the Question Again?
What Was the Question Again?
By Elizabeth Thomas
Am I good enough? Just yesterday, I was reflecting on two words--Perfect and Holy. Found in Scripture is the request by God to be Perfect I am Perfect or in another translation, ‘to be Holy as I am Holy. For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am ... ”You shall be holy, for I am holy” ...1 Peter v 16.
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"We-Time" Is Better Than "Me-Time"
"We-Time" Is Better Than "Me-Time"
By Karee Santos
Having a family can feel like you need to give of yourself twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This is true whether you spend most of your waking hours at your career or at home with the kids. And yet, this feeling is not limited to family life. It is part of the life of service to which every Christian is called.
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The Finest Thing I've Ever Known
The Finest Thing I've Ever Known
By E.M. Wilson
Why is all Christian writing the same? Why does everybody always think that their interpretation is the most profound? Why can't people be real? I always feel like I'm reading from the same old script with the same old rehashed lessons. The same trite life advice and cheesy prosperity stories.
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The Criminalization of Christianity - An Urgent Call to Fight for Religious Freedom!
The Criminalization of Christianity - An Urgent Call to Fight for Religious Freedom!
By Janet Moore
The protection of Religious Freedom must be foremost on our hearts and minds for all Christians -- particularly in light of the recent "laws" created by the Supreme Court.
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Fighting Adam- A 21st Century Look
Fighting Adam- A 21st Century Look
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
In the preface to his new book, The Road to Character, author David Brooks states that he wrote this book in order ‘to save his soul.’ Now that is a phrase that one seldom reads from the pen of a New York Times journalist or any other writers for that matter in this media saturated ocean we swim in. It got my attention.
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The Spirituality of Imperfection
The Spirituality of Imperfection
By Will Campbell
Though we barely knew each other, our acknowledgement of our “imperfect” journeys led to a profound conversation about how it is precisely these struggles that will transform, heal, and ultimately save us….if we let them.
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Is the Pope Catholic ?
Is the Pope Catholic ?
By Gwen Evans
Pope Francis has left many Catholics scratching their heads (with some even pounding their fists). Commentators have desperately tried to tie him to the liberal or conservative camp only to hear a week later that Francis has made one more of his trademark ”off the cuff” comments which seems to blow their latest theories to smithereens.
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My Least Favorite Virtue
My Least Favorite Virtue
By E.M. Wilson
Lately, I have been struggling with crankiness. Crankiness is unique because there can be many sources that vary by degree and it leaves you super vulnerable to my least favorite emotion: anger. Anger is bad. It comes from pride and a desire to have your way. There is such thing as righteous anger, but that's not what I'm dealing with in this instance.
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