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It's Hot Out There
It's Hot Out There
By Joseph P. Thomas
For many, this is the time of year for vacations, swimming at the local pool or just sitting in the shade sipping ones favorite drink. To say that is gets hot here is an understatement. I have seen the occasional egg frying on the sidewalk and have witnessed the agony of defeat when a kid’s ice cream melts and falls to the ground – “oh the humanity’.
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Be The TREE!!
Be The TREE!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
We have been having some very powerful awesome readings at Mass in the last two days. Yesterday, we were given the image of the tree being home to all, big and majestic, protecting and welcoming. Today as I admired the trees in my yard, and the one outside Church—it hit me as I sat trying to be still---BE THE TREE.
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Sweet Land of Liberty
Sweet Land of Liberty
By Nancy Marie Murray
Whether in print or conversation, when it comes to matters of faith and conscience, I seem to possess a talent for annoying people. Whether it’s a liberal relative, a nonbelieving friend, or an anonymous reader, you name ’em, I’ve irritated ’em.
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A Faithful Community
A Faithful Community
By Jennifer Elia
Before our current parish, we belonged to a small, traditional, country parish. The priest was very devote and devoted, and known for well developed, lengthy, serious homilies. His homilies contained a good deal of catechism but we're sprinkled with stories to drive the point home. Decades later, there are stories that my husband and I still repeat and reference.
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The Freedom Papers - an Introduction
The Freedom Papers - an Introduction
By Teddy Pierce
This article is one in a series titled, "The Freedom Papers," a work dedicated to sanity. Therefore, may it be a thumb in the eye of mainstream media, subjective science, lazy religion, agenda philosophy, lobbied politics, elitism, and those that would abuse mankind with them. Imagine this scenario..You go over to your friend’s apartment to hang out. He has a huge penthouse overlooking the city,
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Which God Do You Believe In?
Which God Do You Believe In?
By Pat McDermott
If we are all Catholic don’t we all believe in the same God? Well yes, and no. Let me explain. In my spiritual readings I often come across a thought or two that sends me into a whole new thought process than the writer was on. In one reading the author referred to the God in the Bible verses the God alive within us. He then went on with his point.
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Planned Parenthood Dishonors the American Flag
Planned Parenthood Dishonors the American Flag
By Sean Gillen
While praying outside the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Houston today, I noticed three flagpoles at the front of the building flying the American flag, the Texas state flag, and the Planned Parenthood flag- all at equal level.
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Thoughts About the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex "Marriage"
Thoughts About the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex "Marriage"
By Tom Ponchak
Here are few random thoughts and reflections to consider about the Supreme Court’s decision on same sex marriage. All people regardless of sexual orientation, regardless of behavior, are created in the image and likeness of God. Jesus Christ took on flesh, suffered, died, and rose from the dead out of love for each and every one of us. He commands his followers to unconditionally love others.
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Paraphrasing the Summa: First part, Question 1
Paraphrasing the Summa: First part, Question 1
By De Maria
Sacred Doctrine is Divine Revelation and the Catholic Church says: Catechism of the Catholic Church #74 God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth": that is, of Christ Jesus. Christ must be proclaimed to all nations and individuals, so that this revelation may reach to the ends of the earth
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Blessed are the Persecuted
Blessed are the Persecuted
By Sherry Kenner
A few years ago I decided to research my Cajun ancestors. My mother is a Melancon and a direct descendant of Pierre Melanson (original spelling) from Grand Pre’ in Nova Scotia. She grew up a devout Catholic. Her parents with their children said the rosary on their knees every evening. Her father, Newton Melancon, went to Mass with the Knights of Columbus every Monday morning
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If Children, Then Heirs
If Children, Then Heirs
By Lindsay Gray
I can’t speak for the gentlemen, but most women you’ll meet will admit to have wished at least once in their life that they were royalty. It’s not uncommon for a little girl to want to be a princess. She’ll act like a princess and loved ones will treat her like a princess, often telling her that—in their eyes, at least—she is a princess. Then the adults will walk away smiling at the child’s naivet
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Death and It's Lessons
Death and It's Lessons
By Mariel Roersma
If you knew that you had a terminal illness, one that didn't have a cure, and that could not get better, and you knew that you had only so much time before you left this world to spend eternity with God, what would you do? Would you chose to make the most of your time? Would you do things that you have not yet accomplished? Would you forgive those who you have not yet forgiven?
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The Persecuted Church
The Persecuted Church
By Nancy Marie Murray
Christianity seems so commonplace in this country that many forget how truly radical Christian beliefs are. The very idea of God becoming man so scandalized the once glorious angel Lucifer that he rebelled against God, too proud to worship Christ in the lowly guise of a man. Even now, Lucifer rages against Christ’s followers.
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10 Best Practices If You Want Your Engagement to Build A Strong Marriage
10 Best Practices If You Want Your Engagement to Build A Strong Marriage
By Melanie R. Cameron
1 - Plan the details together - from flowers and theme and invitations to cake tastings and guest lists, I guarantee, your early marriage will be VERY strong if you take advantage of this opportunity to do what you will do a lot in marriage - distinguish between preferences and needs.
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Top 10 Things I Didn't Know About the Church
Top 10 Things I Didn't Know About the Church
By Lora Wilson
The Catholic faith is true in its entirety. Cultural or cafeteria Catholics (like I was) are missing out on the beauty of the whole tapestry by embracing some aspects of the faith while rejecting others. The Old Testament prophesies are fulfilled in the New Testament. Our religion is compatible with both faith and reason.
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Protestantism is NOT Like The Early Church
Protestantism is NOT Like The Early Church
By Arnold Scott
Protestants often imagine that their particular Christian community is very similar to the early Church. One thing they are sure of is that their community is more like the early Church than the Catholic Church is today. There was a reason for the Protestant Reformation, right?
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Synod on the Family: Perception v. Reality
Synod on the Family: Perception v. Reality
By Justin Soutar
In recent months, some devout and well-meaning Catholics have been organizing and sending petitions to Pope Francis urging him not to change the Church's teachings on marriage and the family during the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family scheduled for this coming October.
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