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Cost of Discipleship
Cost of Discipleship
By Karl Erickson
Too often discipleship seems nothing more than a vague and nebulous idea rather than a relationship hinging directly upon the mysterious person of Christ. There was a popular spiritual book a few years ago called The Shack.t's message purported to free the reader from those unpleasant obligations associated with Christianity.
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Injured and Alone
Injured and Alone
By Karl Erickson
Our hike into Oregon’s Mt. Jefferson Wilderness had begun so auspiciously that Friday morning. My wife, daughter, and our Newfoundland puppy named Chester saw us off, hiking with us into Lake Pamelia (3,884 ft. elevation) where we parted ways: they returning to the trailhead, and my father, son (Stephen), and I pushed higher and deeper in to Hunt’s Lake
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Closer than a Brother
Closer than a Brother
By Karl Erickson
Although Sunday, November 16th, 2008, failed to dawn clear and sunny in western Oregon, there was still hope and excitement hanging in the air at the Erickson household. Our son’s birthday party was planned for the afternoon, and everyone had been scurrying around that morning to get the house ready for the young guests. Except for the party preparations, all was a fairly typical Sunday morning
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Fleeing Sin
Fleeing Sin
By Karl Erickson
Catholics are frequently characterized as being too focused on sin and unhappy in their lives. Perhaps the negative assumptions are partly attributed to us Catholics being called to confess our mortal sins to a priest in order to be forgiven. Some might argue that Christ freed us from sin, so we shouldn’t be so brutally introspective when it comes to our daily struggles and failings
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This Catholics Come Home video is bringing thousands back to the Church, see why!
This Catholics Come Home video is bringing thousands back to the Church, see why!
By CatholicsComeHome.org
The Catholics Come Home "Epic" TV commercial emphasizes the history, beauty, spirituality and accomplishments of the Catholic Church over her 2,000-year history. It illustrates how the universal Church is comprised of all races, ages, cultures and socioeconomic levels... Please share with all your friends and help us spread the message.
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The Scandal that is a "Shameful Silence"
The Scandal that is a "Shameful Silence"
By Larry Peterson
"Silence in the face of evil is evil itself." Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran theologian in Germany during the reign of Adolf Hitler. His book, "The Cost of Discipleship", has become a classic. Focusing on the "Sermon on the Mount", the book more or less spelled out what Bonhoeffer thought was the true way to follow Christ..
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Single and Christian
Single and Christian
By Margaret LaCovara-Reveira
I was 30 years old when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. With that decision came the desire to change my life as I was weary of the relentless dating and the non-committal relationships. The reality of the situation was that I wanted to be married. Period. I was ready - or so I thought
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Evangelization at the Movies
Evangelization at the Movies
By Mike Allen
I’m not typically weepy, but one particular movie always makes me cry. Okay, I’m putting it mildly; it turns me into a blubbering mess. Even walking through the family room, catching a few seconds of it on television can produce a quick lump in my throat. The movie in question? Because of Winn Dixie, a 2005 film based on the novel of the same name, featuring a stray dog found in the grocery
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Roche Abbey
Roche Abbey
By Father John A. Dane
A short distance from my home and close to an ancient village called Bawtry, which is located on the Great North Road (a road originally built by the Romans), are the remains of Roche Abbey. The abbey was founded in 1147 when the stone buildings were raised on the north side of the beck.
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The Great Enigma in Our Society---Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder)
The Great Enigma in Our Society---Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder)
By Larry Peterson
On June 21, the President of the United States once again bypassed the Congress of the United States and signed an executive order barring federal contractors (including faith based agencies) from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Here was my problem with this: I have no understanding of what "gender identity" is.
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Denial and the Roots of Violence
Denial and the Roots of Violence
By Sr. Anne Marie
One of the most distressing realities in the world today is the prevalence of violence. News stories ranging from reports of local crimes to the atrocities of the drug lords to the tortures and executions among rebels and fanatics and dictatorial regimes in various parts of the world seem more and more extreme and almost unbelievable. The destruction of the unborn, perhaps the worst example of all
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Marriage and the Spirituality of Struggle
Marriage and the Spirituality of Struggle
By Mike Allen
m a Family Life director, not a marriage counselor, but because I sometimes write about the spirituality of marriage in our diocesan newspaper, some people view me that way. It sounds like a parody of a commercial: “Are you a trained counselor?” “No, but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn Express last night.” Mindful of my limits, then, I agreed to meet once or twice with a troubled young couple
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Shared Accountability and Militant Atheism
Shared Accountability and Militant Atheism
By Karl Erickson
I have shared some thoughts in previously posted articles, and I think they bear repeating. We've systematically removed God and prayer from our culture, embraced moral relativism, and loved ourselves more than others. Today we see the culmination of these efforts brough to bear upon our culture and our world.
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Popsicle Kisses in a Weary World
Popsicle Kisses in a Weary World
By Mike Allen
As I struggle with writer’s block, my three-year old ambles into the room, half-eaten popsicle in her hand, scales my recliner and plants her cold, cherry-flavored lips on mine. Tired as I am, it’s a pleasant surprise from a little girl who is often fickle with her affection, and a reminder of the power present in a gentle gesture.
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Why Jesus Didn't Talk about Same-sex Marriage
Why Jesus Didn't Talk about Same-sex Marriage
By Mike Allen
In the ongoing debates about marriage, some Christians (Catholics included) contend that since “Jesus said nothing in the gospels about homosexuality, he wasn’t concerned about it.” In logical terms, this is a non-sequitur, i.e. a conclusion that does not follow from the premise.
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Camping Misery and Cherished Memories
Camping Misery and Cherished Memories
By Mike Allen
One thing I appreciate about my kids is that when it comes to family vacations, they’re pretty easy to please. While they’re aware that some families are taking summer trips to Disney World, touring Europe, or enjoying Caribbean cruises, they’re usually content to pitch the family tent near a lake at a state park campground here in Kentucky.
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Being More than a Card-Carrying Catholic
Being More than a Card-Carrying Catholic
By Mike Allen
Jerry, a Protestant friend (and former Asbury Seminary professor of mine) is a little annoyed that some of his former evangelical students and/or colleagues have become Catholic. He recently remarked in a Facebook post, “It is too bad Roman Catholics are not more interested in converting people to Jesus than they are in converting people who already love Jesus to Rome.”
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