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An Issue on the Marriage Question
An Issue on the Marriage Question
By Michael D. Greaney
In 1992, Justice Anthony Kennedy, who carried a key vote on the recent Supreme Court decision on same sex marriage, gave his definition of liberty: “The right to define one’s own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life.” There is nothing wrong with what Kennedy said. There is, however, a great deal wrong with what Kennedy did not say.
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The Gift
The Gift
By Barbara Golder
A couple of years ago, I was walking from the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta to Georgia State University to attend stations of the cross during Lent. My walk earned me some chastisement from the good Father in charge of the college chaplaincy, as doing so requires transiting a slightly sketchy part of town.
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Why the SCOTUS Ruling on Same Sex Marriage Almost Broke My Heart
Why the SCOTUS Ruling on Same Sex Marriage Almost Broke My Heart
By Joe Klaas
The Supreme Court ruling in favor of same sex marriage occurred June 26, 2015. I do not agree with it. I have to say, the last few days, I have been kinda bummed out about it. I have thought and prayed much about it. Why is that?
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I Wanna See Your Face!!!
I Wanna See Your Face!!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
I wanna see Your Face!! Recently in prayer, I blurted out—“Jesus, I want to see your face—I want to see Your Face!!!” It was more of a demand than a nice request—coming from the heart of a child who would just once want to see the Face of Jesus---for REAL!
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The Hope of Salvation
The Hope of Salvation
By Matt Warner
"But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation." (1 Thess. 5:8) Do you have the hope of salvation that the apostle Paul mentions above? Can you have that hope? Would you like to have that hope? How can you have that hope?
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The Nature of Marriage
The Nature of Marriage
By Nancy Marie Murray
“The majority’s decision is an act of will, not legal judgment… The Court invalidates the marriage laws of more than half the States and orders the transformation of a social institution that has formed the basis of human society for millennia… Just who do we think we are?” – Chief Justice John Roberts
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"Gender Fluidity" - "Opt-Out" Is a Joke (Installment #3)
"Gender Fluidity" - "Opt-Out" Is a Joke (Installment #3)
By Melanie R. Cameron
This is the third installment of my “Gender Fluidity” posts. I live in Fairfax County, Virginia. In March, 2015, we were surprised by a notice that the public school board would vote on May 7 to include “gender identity” in the list of nondiscrimination policies.
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Can Catholics preserve marriage?
Can Catholics preserve marriage?
By Pam Spano
Can Catholics preserve marriage? Can we lead by example? Can we show society what holy matrimony is? Or have we already failed? You probably know people who are divorced. Most of us do. Sometimes it’s beyond our control to stay married to someone who clearly does not want to stay married.
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And What About the Children?
And What About the Children?
By Larry Peterson
The headline of the Tampa Tribune this morning (Saturday, June 27) was emblazoned with huge, bold letters that read, "Pride & Joy". The Tampa Bay Times shouted, "A Right For All". The Supremes have spoken and their decision is in the books. According to the headlines, the world is rejoicing. I just wish someone could tell me about the children. What about the children?
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What are God's Purposes for Human Sexuality?
What are God's Purposes for Human Sexuality?
By Steven R. Hemler
As it says in the book of Genesis, God made humans in his own image and "male and female he created them." So, we should ask what is God's divine plan and purpose for our sexuality. Of course, the most obvious purpose is procreation. Humans are made male and female in order to conceive and bear children, and thus to "be fruitful and multiply."
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Immodest Swimsuit Shows Too Little!
Immodest Swimsuit Shows Too Little!
By Greg Schlueter
It's that time of year. Clothes are down to a minimum. It's an occasion to revisit a recent Facebook conversation: "SI Swimsuit Edition. Lust is the sport. Women are made objects. Men are made predators. Everyone loses. Literally and figuratively. Don't buy it." Amidst likes and positive comments, I was appreciative to have the dominant, cultural view represented
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Faith of Your Fathers: Why We Should Place Trust In the Supreme Being Not The Supreme Court
Faith of Your Fathers: Why We Should Place Trust In the Supreme Being Not The Supreme Court
By Michael Cunningham
Faith of Your Fathers: Why We Should Place Trust In the Supreme Being Not The Supreme Court. As we come to a close of another U.S. Supreme Court session it is amazing how many people place their faith in the Supreme Court instead of the Supreme Being. The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in our land but is it the highest power we have in the United States? This is today’s question.
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Examination of Conscience: Supreme Court Edition
Examination of Conscience: Supreme Court Edition
By Jessica Skelton
In light of today's United States Supreme Court decision to re-define marriage as something other than the union of one man and one woman, it may be helpful for Catholics to pause and engage in some self-examination before we try to move forward in history.
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How Holy Water Strengthened My Relationship With Jesus
How Holy Water Strengthened My Relationship With Jesus
By Rebecca Downs
It never ceases to amaze me how, even though I consider myself a devout Catholic, I can still come to know Jesus more and more. While the incident I am writing about happened earlier this month, I want to also go back to Good Friday. This year I had the privilege of being inside the beautiful St. Patrick's Cathedral for about five hours.
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Whatever your hand finds to do, do with your might
Whatever your hand finds to do, do with your might
By Pam Spano
Part of my conversion journey was going back to work. After 25 years as a stay at home mom, I got a job in retail. I had always worked in an office, but technology had changed since I had last worked, so retail was the logical choice.
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7 Ways God has Equipped Us to Live in the World (and How They Ended up in a Fantasy Novel)
7 Ways God has Equipped Us to Live in the World (and How They Ended up in a Fantasy Novel)
By Mishka Góra
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a cradle Catholic or a convert. None of us is immune to straying. I know this more than most. I converted over twenty years ago, but I spent six of those early years without the sacraments. They were dark times, and I myself didn’t know how I ended up there.
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"Gender Fluidity" and the Language Contrary to Catholic Teaching (Installment #2)
"Gender Fluidity" and the Language Contrary to Catholic Teaching (Installment #2)
By Melanie R. Cameron
Last post, I introduced how Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia had proposed sweeping changes to the curriculum as a result of a vote to include gender identity in the nondiscrimination policy list. I wish to boil it down to a very simple statement: There is a very distinct difference between nondiscrimination/inclusiveness and indoctrination.
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