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Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18. Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust. Some thoughts on Ash Wednesday
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18. Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust. Some thoughts on Ash Wednesday
By Jason Klinnert
A few years ago I took my then three year old daughter to the 7 AM Ash Wednesday Mass. When it came time to go forward and receive the ashes on our foreheads, I carried her up front and held her in front of our bishop and she glared right at him and said very loudly and boldly, "What do you think you're going to do with that stuff?"
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Part II - Trump, Refugees, and Catholics
Part II - Trump, Refugees, and Catholics
By Tony Jesse
In part 1 of this article, we outlined the Islamic terrorist problem. Before looking at a solution to a problem, one needs to understand the problem. Therefore, if you haven’t read part 1, click here to get a full understanding of the problem.
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Fasting in Lent
Fasting in Lent
By Rob Agnelli
In his 18th Century encyclical letter Non ambigimus, Pope Benedict XIV sought to encourage his brother bishops and the Church Universal to zealously keep the Lenten fast.
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Trump, Refugees, and Catholics
Trump, Refugees, and Catholics
By Tony Jesse
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably aware of the controversy spinning around from President Trump’s executive order to temporarily restrict refugee entrance from 7 Middle Eastern nations into the U.S. for fear of a potential terrorist attack.
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9 Lessons Tom Brady Taught Me
9 Lessons Tom Brady Taught Me
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
Back in another career, my third, I ‘met’ Brady. Everything was brand new: The marriage, the career, the faith and football.
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Before giving up chocolate (again) for Lent, do an examination of conscience
Before giving up chocolate (again) for Lent, do an examination of conscience
By Denise Deverts
Ash Wednesday is on the horizon; and soon Catholics everywhere will begin to think about their personal observation of the Lenten season.
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What are you DOING this Lent?
What are you DOING this Lent?
By Kim-Thérèse Lee
Asceticism was never meant to kill you. And neither was Lent. It seems people always like this concept of liberty and freedom, except they struggle to understand what it means.
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Refugees, Regulations, and Righteousness
Refugees, Regulations, and Righteousness
By Ross Decker
The world's a little bit crazy right now. I'm really concerned by the level of hate and vitriol demonstrated by the Anti-Trump people. Theirs is a movement that was once identified by the #LoveTrumpsHate hashtag and now is known by #notmypresident.
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Intro to the Eastern Catholic Churches Part VI: The Byzantine Churches Today and Its Liturgical Traditions
Intro to the Eastern Catholic Churches Part VI: The Byzantine Churches Today and Its Liturgical Traditions
By Nicholas LaBanca
In the previous essay, we took a look at the rich history of the various particular Churches in the Byzantine Rite. Now, we'll look more closely at the liturgy and traditions of Byzantine Catholics, as well as what's happening in each particular Church today.
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Why I only celebrated Chinese New Year at Church
Why I only celebrated Chinese New Year at Church
By Kim-Thérèse Lee
Chinese New Year has just passed and many went back to their hometowns to be with family and celebrate. While I don't object to people seeing their relatives and friends during this festive period, I do object to the increasing materialistic behaviour and attitudes of modern society, particularly, and scarily, the young children.
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When You're Down, You're Not Out
When You're Down, You're Not Out
By Will Campbell
As a New England Patriots fan it is no secret what I was doing at 6:30 pm on Sunday, February 5th. Needless to say I was in disbelief and shocked at what was the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. If for some reason you are not a football fan, or have been living under a rock for the past few days, simply google some highlights of the game, then continue reading this article.
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Question: Why So Many Divisions in Christianity?
Question: Why So Many Divisions in Christianity?
By Charlie Johnston
Let's take a look at the divisions that have appeared in the Body of Christ over the centuries. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but more of just a background to our current tens of thousands of Christian denominations.
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It's a Conspiracy!!!!!
It's a Conspiracy!!!!!
By David R. Myers
Recently, I saw in social media a diagram of relationships between President Trump and some heads of different departments within his new administration.
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Wresting Opportunity Out of the Jaws of Crisis
Wresting Opportunity Out of the Jaws of Crisis
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
The two words feel connected. Crisis and Opportunity. Despite the long-term error inherent in the claim that the Chinese character for crisis signifies opportunity, our own experience can reveal the law of contradiction expressed in the paradoxical relationship.
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In Defense of the Pro-Life Generation
In Defense of the Pro-Life Generation
By Prof. Anthony Maranise, Obl.S.B.
One of the most inane social media comments I had the misfortune of reading recently came on the day of the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
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Our Catholic Life
Our Catholic Life
By Mike Bugal
As I write this it is Sunday, January 15th and we have just returned from first Mass (5 AM). The Church was brightly decorated as this is a special day here in the Philippines as a whole. Today celebrates the arrival of the Catholic faith in the country. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan arrived and met with local chieftains on the island of Cebu.
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An Open Letter to Pastors
An Open Letter to Pastors
By Greg Schlueter
[Below is a letter sent to pastors in our region, many of whom are engaged in the Catholic person, family and parish transformation movement of MassImpact.us. Please read as we share with our pastors the urgent mission of building communities of missionary disciples.]
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