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Islamic Offense, Islamic Impotence?
Islamic Offense, Islamic Impotence?
By Karl Erickson
The world seems on fire in violence instigated by those within the camp of radical Islam. I'd like to share an observation or two today concerning the nature of dissent when it comes with matters of the Islamic faith.
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Be a Someone
Be a Someone
By Elizabeth Tichvon
This evening on Facebook, someone posted one of those reassuring Pinterest boards that reads, "Sometimes in life we just need someone to be there for us. Someone who will listen. Someone who will understand us." In past years, I would have grabbed onto this one and held tight. But I've come to believe that when we really feel deprived of SOMEONE, we must be a SOMEONE
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You nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.
You nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.
By Al Vargo
Matthew 15:6 Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. Since the dawn of the Reformation, Sola Scriptura (the Bible Alone--as the sole source of moral teaching) has been the mantra of those who left the Church founded by Jesus. What does the Bible say about this tradition of men? Jesus commanded His Apostles (the 1st Bishops)to go forth and teach ALL that He instructed.
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Occupy Catholic Religious Life
Occupy Catholic Religious Life
By Sr. Amy Hereford
Some years back, the occupy movement took the nation and the world by storm. Congealing the energies of those who believed that business-as-usual was not sustainable, It pointed to the recent melt-down of the world economy, the continued degradation of the environment, and growing spiritual unrest.
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Mini Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
Mini Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
By Rosemary Bogdan
Let’s face it. We love the rosary, but sometimes It’s hard to stay focused on contemplating the mysteries. There’s no point in mindlessly repeating the prayers while our thoughts wander somewhere else. (Well, the Blessed Mother, being such a merciful mother, probably still intercedes for us, even then).
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Padre Pio, anachronistic miracles, and grace
Padre Pio, anachronistic miracles, and grace
By Mary Ashley Burton
Our thoughts turn to St. Padre Pio, whose His Feast Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.
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Hating the Truth of the Real Presence of Christ, Satanists Perform a 'black mass'
Hating the Truth of the Real Presence of Christ, Satanists Perform a 'black mass'
By Larry Peterson
Praise the Lord (TRULY). The 'black mass' abomination in Oklahoma City (with its huge congregation of 42 people) is finally over. The Satanic lovers of the "darkness" have had their day. I hope they are fulfilled with whatever redeeming spiritual blackness their boss can deliver into their misguided, hate filled, anti-God hearts.
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Should We Ban Books?
Should We Ban Books?
By Carol Ann Chybowski
This week, September 21-27, is Banned Books week. This annual event is more commemoration than celebration. There’s an edge of defiance to it as well—no one is going to tell me what I can read! Legitimate questions are aired and debated again. What should be banned? Is it explicit “adult” content? Graphic violence? Profanity? Anti-Catholic/Christian sentiment?
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John 6:53-54
John 6:53-54
By Renee Oania
John 6:53-54 53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.
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Mature Believers
Mature Believers
By Sr. Anne Marie
Mature Believers, on November 15, 1972, at a General Audience, Pope Paul VI said the following: "WHAT ARE the Church's greatest needs at the present time? Don't be surprised at Our answer and don't write it off as simplistic or even superstitious: one of the Church's greatest needs is to be defended against the evil we call the Devil."
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Gratitude
Gratitude
By Renee Oania
Today was an eye opener for me as I realized there are bad things out there in the world, than in my world. Volunteering my time and giving back has been a great learning experience in my parish.
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The Corruption Of The Oath Of Hippocrates
The Corruption Of The Oath Of Hippocrates
By A. Patrick Schneider II, MD, MPH
For 2500 years the Hippocratic Oath had guided, guarded and grounded the medical profession. It was a source of professional unity and pride, as well as an ancient and trusted ethical compass that assisted the profession (and patients) in the navigation of both familiar, as well as unchartered waters.
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Pope Francis: "...Marriage is about a Man and a Woman Walking Together..."
Pope Francis: "...Marriage is about a Man and a Woman Walking Together..."
By Larry Peterson
Way way back in ancient times, like around 1950, about 22% of American adults were single. Since the population 'way back then' was about 152.3 million, that would mean that about 33.5 million Americans were unattached. In 2013, the population was almost double, coming in at about 316 million people. Single adults tipped the scales at 50.2%.
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Eucharistic Adoration-- Why I Love It
Eucharistic Adoration-- Why I Love It
By Rosemary Bogdan
For a number of years now, I have had a regularly scheduled hour to adore the Real Presence of Jesus in the Exposed Blessed Sacrament. I have to say that this hour is a highlight of my week. Why? There are a number of reasons.
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Lukewarm Christians
Lukewarm Christians
By Lavinia Theodoli Spirito
One of the foundational documents of Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, outlines a problem that has come to fruition in our time 40 years later:' Even though incorporated into the Church, one who does not however persevere in charity is not saved. He remains indeed in the bosom of the Church, but “in body” not “in heart” .
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A Prayer for Peace
A Prayer for Peace
By Carol Ann Chybowski
All of us who lived through the horror of the events of September 11, 2001 will never forget what we saw and heard and felt on that awful day. We all remember those events in a special way each September 11, as we think back and relive where we were when we first heard the news.
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A Catholic Man's Guide to Purity
A Catholic Man's Guide to Purity
By Traditional Catholic Guy
“The state of grace is nothing other than purity, and it gives heaven to those who clothe themselves in it. Holiness, therefore, is simply the state of grace purified, illuminated, beautified by the most perfect purity, exempt not only from mortal sin but also from the smallest faults; purity will make saints of you! Everything lies in this!” --St. Peter Eymard
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