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Censorship / Almost Insanity in the News
Censorship / Almost Insanity in the News
By Ralph Hathaway
How often has the decry to censor something in the immediate viewing, listening, or reading expressions of some people been enough to promote action against these sensory attributes.
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Corpus Christi: Defending the "Real Presence" in the Eucharist
Corpus Christi: Defending the "Real Presence" in the Eucharist
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
If a heart stops pumping blood then the body will die. If the body is drained of all its blood then the body dies. If the body of Christ, the Church, loses the Eucharist then it dies. The moment an individual turns away from the Eucharist as the Real Presence and sees it only as a symbol is when that soul dies.
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5 Ways Catholics Can Help Heal Racism
5 Ways Catholics Can Help Heal Racism
By Katie Zalany
Our world needs healing from racism and injustice, but it starts with us. In addition to praying for peace and an end to racism, injustice, violence and hatred, here are 5 ways we can help heal racism individually
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Our Right to Protest
Our Right to Protest
By Ralph Hathaway
Just a few days ago we remembered the men and women who gave their lives guaranteeing our right to protest. With that in mind most of us should have learned in school the preamble to the Constitution of the United States.
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Sour Lemons or Sweet Lemonade?
Sour Lemons or Sweet Lemonade?
By Jean Smith
“Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. So, by their fruits you will know them.” (Matthew 7:17-20)
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WE GOT PLAYED...
WE GOT PLAYED...
By E.M. McCarthy
As I watched the news reports of my governor marching today in a non social-distancing group of hundreds and hundreds of people during his own stay-at-home orders (to stop the spread of COVID-19), it hit me: we got played. By that I mean the entire Catholic Church.
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Pentecost? What is that?
Pentecost? What is that?
By Victor S E Moubarak
When the day of Pentecost came, the believers were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
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How is the Holy Spirit Your Advocate?
How is the Holy Spirit Your Advocate?
By Katie Zalany
This year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “Advocate” for the Holy Spirit. How is the Holy Spirit my and your Advocate in our daily lives? In other words, how is the Holy Spirit working for our good?
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A Pre-Pentecost Reflection: Many Colors, One Flame
A Pre-Pentecost Reflection: Many Colors, One Flame
By Katie Zalany
I saw this piece of Pentecost artwork recently: people all wearing different colors with flames above their heads. Men and women. Young and old. Different races. Different gifts. All gathered together in faith.
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The Corona Apocalypse?
The Corona Apocalypse?
By Tony Jesse
In his letter to the Church in Ephesus Paul warns the faithful to be ready for a spiritual battle.
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Slowed Down
Slowed Down
By BJ Gonzalvo
Life as we know it has changed since this COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The norm that we were used to, that fast-paced, hectic, high adrenaline, and jam-packed life where we wake up to days filled with endless moments of rushing from point A to point B, has taken a break.
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Unlocked and Waiting
Unlocked and Waiting
By Fr. Jude M. Serfino
A few months ago due to massive health emergency brought about by this global pandemic, which all of us were caught off guard, ill-prepared and dumbfounded because of its magnitude, our Church authorities and leaders responded quickly to the precautionary measures imposed by the government and civil societies for the protection and welfare of everyone.
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Bring Flowers of the Rarest
Bring Flowers of the Rarest
By E.M. McCarthy
With the Sacraments being taken away from the faithful during an uncertain and confusing time of pandemic, Mary, the mother of Jesus Our Lord, has a particular role in coming to our aid today.
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Victories of the Rosary
Victories of the Rosary
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
“All we can do now, is pray!” When all else fails, when there is nothing left to do, we pray. A last ditch effort; we’ve tried everything else; it’s out of our control; now all that is left is to pray. Instead, we should begin by praying, recognizing that the most powerful tool we have is Prayer.
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Mary's Invitation
Mary's Invitation
By Carol Monaco
As we continue to endure this coronavirus pandemic, I think about Our Blessed Mother’s apparitions in Lourdes, France and Fatima, Portugal. Mary’s message from these apparitions is clear. We are invited to pray, particularly the Rosary, and to unite with Our Lord.
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Visions of the Children of Fatima
Visions of the Children of Fatima
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
The precious children of Fatima, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco, have captured our hearts, as the brave trio who fought against all secular odds to keep a promise to Our Lady. She asked them to come to her on the 13th of each month for six months, in the year 1917; and against overwhelming odds, they said Yes!
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Why Good People Leave Our Church
Why Good People Leave Our Church
By E.M. McCarthy
It has been a very difficult week. It's been eight weeks since I last attended Mass or received Holy Communion and ten weeks since I received forgiveness in Confession thanks to the pandemic. But this week in particular has been difficult for a different reason. My children's Catholic school is being closed.
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