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Religious Freedom, Gay Marriage, and Kim Davis; Lessons from Kentucky
Religious Freedom, Gay Marriage, and Kim Davis; Lessons from Kentucky
By Lorrie McNickle
I will admit that I have not followed the story of Kim Davis as closely as some of the other headlines bellowing from the current news outlets. I am convinced though that even on the surface there are some pretty significant lessons to be learned from this chronicle.It takes a lot of courage to face imprisonment for your beliefs and convictions. Freedom in a prized possession for us.
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Well, I Told You So!!!
Well, I Told You So!!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
I woke up this morning, my back really sore and hurting and then the spasms hitting like lightening. It is hard to bend and to sit—OW BIG TIME! So, I hit the cold compresses, the meds, the back brace is on, the vibration used and I kept going. Animals were fed, and breakfast cooked. My husband said ‘what did you do, that caused your back to go out?’
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Temptations Are Gifts
Temptations Are Gifts
By Lori Conklin
I have been mad all day! I am short with my husband and my children. I can't even stand to be around me!! I can't get the dream out of my head and its self revelations. Images of the same pattern of behavior plague me. Am I really that dense, that I cannot read a situation and choose a different path.
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We Must Think As God Does
We Must Think As God Does
By Bill Dunn
In the gospel reading at Mass for the weekend of Sept. 12th and 13th, Jesus explained to His disciples that He would soon suffer greatly, be rejected by the religious leaders in Jerusalem, and then be put to death. Naturally, His disciples thought this was awful, and Peter even took Jesus aside and rebuked Him for having such a negative attitude.
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I'm Not Angry
I'm Not Angry
By E.M. Wilson
So anyone observant living in the world today has probably noticed that it's not so pretty. There are a lot of tough issues that are tough to navigate, but which require a response both as an individual but especially as a Christian.
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The Birthday Parties That Never Were
The Birthday Parties That Never Were
By Larry Peterson
September 6, 1978, our daughter, Theresa Mary, was born and died. Once again I am posting about our fourth child and how she touched our lives. If she had lived this would have been her 37th birthday. She might have had children like her older sister, Mary Dymphna
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The Brothers of Jesus
The Brothers of Jesus
By De Maria
Protestants frequently try to go through Scripture pointing out that many people are called "brothers" of Christ. This, they claim, proves that Mary had more children. Never mind that these purported "brothers" of Christ can be traced to another mother and father. Let me show you:
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Expect Temptations
Expect Temptations
By Lori Conklin
It is literally six days since the official beginning of our September Pilgrimage to see Pope Frances. I have not felt that spiritual high since the ride home from the meeting. In fact it has been a never-ending crisis, I no sooner resolve one issue, that another one arises, a whirlwind, with no time to think, to ponder, to breathe.
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Why Catholics Don't Celebrate Mary's Birthday: 5 unique ways you can
Why Catholics Don't Celebrate Mary's Birthday: 5 unique ways you can
By Rex Teodosio
On September 8, the Catholic world once again celebrates the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity. It is otherwise called Our Lady's birthday. Oddly, most Catholics don’t really celebrate it.
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The Boldness of St. Peter
The Boldness of St. Peter
By Charlie Johnston
St. Peter knew a good thing when he had seen it. He may or may not have been sure about the whole bread of life discourse, his answer wasn't that he accepted it, but simply that he was sticking with Jesus. This is one of the many reasons that St. Peter has been, and will continue to be, my favorite saint.
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Cutting Myself
Cutting Myself
By Faith Flaherty
I thought I'd forgiven him. At least I was trying. I was going through the motions. But when we were together, standing next to each other. I'd feel internally so cynical and angry, and that made me anxious and confused. It was depressing me because I was trying--praying not to feel this way.
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The True Romans' Road to Salvation
The True Romans' Road to Salvation
By De Maria
Repent of your sins: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Then keep the Commandments and avoid sin Romans 1: 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers
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A Holy Journey
A Holy Journey
By Lori Conklin
It is the Feast of the Assumption, it is an important day not only does it mark the beginning of our Papal journey but it marks the 18th anniversary of my Consecration to Our Lady according to St. Louis De Montfort, as I walk through the doors, I am struck by its significance.
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Accountability
Accountability
By Stephanie Losoya
I recently realized about myself that I am (mostly) an extrovert. I love people and talking and group activities. In fact, right now I am alone in my apartment, and apart from writing this, I'm bored! I'm the type who needs (really just wants) nearly constant stimulation.
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The Secret to Growing Vocations
The Secret to Growing Vocations
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky
When our friends' son entered seminary right out of high school, I considered that they had some recipe for raising such a faithful young man. And when their daughter gave serious consideration to joining a religious order, I was convinced that our friends had stellar parenting skills and a formula for holiness. Those friends had a secret, I was sure, and I wanted to know what it was.
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Enter Under My Roof
Enter Under My Roof
By David Vermont
Under the new translation of the Mass, every week just before Communion Catholics repeat, “Lord, I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” Where does this awkward phrase come from and what does it mean?
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The Principle of Double Effect Part 2: The Morality of the Action
The Principle of Double Effect Part 2: The Morality of the Action
By Jonathan Hayes
So we must first remember when talking about the Principle of Double Effect (PDE) that it is meant to determine if an act is good to do or not good to do based on its effects. There are many acts, however, that are bad regardless of what their effects are. For example, if a person steals a cat from another, then that person has committed a wrong.
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