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Going to Thomas
Going to Thomas
By John Laney
Anyone looking for answers to life’s questions should take the advice Pope Pius XI gave to seekers almost a century ago: “Go to Thomas!” St. Thomas Aquinas (1224-1274) was an outstanding Dominican theologian and philosopher. He is best known for his Summa Theologiae, a massive encyclopedia of Catholic theology.
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The Women's March and the New-Paganism
The Women's March and the New-Paganism
By David Vermont
Saturday, January 21st, brought a massive crowd of woman to our Nation’s capital, the march coincided with several similar marches in major cities around the world. It’s safe to say that collectively it was one of the biggest protest marches ever.
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Whatever divides us, makes us weaker.
Whatever divides us, makes us weaker.
By Troy Kroening
We have a new president in one of the most divisive inaugurations, though nothing compares to the inauguration of President Lincoln. Southern states declared their secession before his inauguration. And so the United States fought a Civil War. But, the United States of America was meant to be united and when we stand united, we are stronger.
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Who is Saint Thérèse de Lisieux?
Who is Saint Thérèse de Lisieux?
By Kathy Lamb
There are three Saint Teresa’s that most of us have heard of. St. Thérèse the Little Flower of Jesus was named after St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Theresa) named herself after Saint Thérèse the Little Flower. All three Teresa’s loved Jesus tremendously and were devoted to His Blessed Mother.
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St. Agnes - Joyful Bride of Christ
St. Agnes - Joyful Bride of Christ
By Starla Hester
St. Agnes is the patron saint of young girls, rape victims, virgins, engaged couples, and chastity. Although she did not live long on earth, she is one of the most well-known and famous martyrs in Rome. Her life is inspiring to those who seek purity, or who wish to feel clean again after being raped.
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Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
By Elizabeth Hoyle
The apparitions of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary are arguably two of the most important theological developments in the past 400 years. The apparitions of the Sacred Heart are indelibly tied to the image of Divine Mercy. The Immaculate Heart of Mary was a major part of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
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Remembering My Days as an Altar "Boy *
Remembering My Days as an Altar "Boy *
By Larry Peterson
The other day I found an old picture of my grade school days. It was of the entire church, packed with all the kids from the school and parishioners. It was taken from the church balcony and I did not even remember having it. What the occasion was I do not know. But it did trigger my memory function and here are a few that grabbed hold of me.
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On Praying ad Orientem: Are the Reasons For Facing the East During the Mass "Rubbish"?
On Praying ad Orientem: Are the Reasons For Facing the East During the Mass "Rubbish"?
By Nicholas LaBanca
On a popular, ever hilarious Catholic page devoted to memes, a new meme was posted regarding the ad orientem kerfuffle that's been going on since Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Robert Cardinal Sarah, addressed a liturgical conference earlier this summer in London.
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Delving Deep in History Brought Me Home
Delving Deep in History Brought Me Home
By Adam Crawford
We’ve all heard the maxim, “Your starting point always determines your conclusion,” and ordinarily I would wholeheartedly agree. Yet there are exceptions to the rule
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Saint Anthony the Great - Feast Day
Saint Anthony the Great - Feast Day
By Starla Hester
Saint Anthony was a Christian monk from Egypt. He was known as the “Father of All Monks”. Anthony’s parents both died when he was only eight-teen years old. They were wealthy and left all their money and possessions to Anthony. Not long after they died Anthony heard a reading from the book of Matthew that changed his life.
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The Church is the Final Age, but...
The Church is the Final Age, but...
By Scott Pauline
"It is the last hour," says St. John in his first Catholic Epistle, but, if some Fathers could break up the Old Testament into five sub-phases, why not break up the New? For even though the New age is the final dispensation, the Church has passed through various phases in her history.
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Understanding the King Holiday: A Reflection and a Poem
Understanding the King Holiday: A Reflection and a Poem
By Helen Losse
Throughout the history of this nation, African Americans have been the victims of unmerited suffering, and Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke directly to this issue. However, in King’s mature thought, he emphasized equality. The events of the preceding years showed him that the dream would not be implemented as quickly as he had thought.
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A Twenty-Something's Perspective on the Extraordinary Form
A Twenty-Something's Perspective on the Extraordinary Form
By Nicholas LaBanca
There seems to be a lot of sparks flying around within the Church, and it's sad to see so many people divided over various issues. There is so much on my mind regarding these things, but one in particular I'd like to address are some comments made by the Holy Father about a week ago regarding the Extraordinary Form (EF) of the Latin Rite.
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Pope Sixtus III, Counciliator
Pope Sixtus III, Counciliator
By Debra Booton McCoy
Sixtus III reigned from 31 July, 432 to 19 August, 440, when he died of natural causes. A native Roman, Sixtus was a prominent Roman clergyman for some years before his consecration, going back at least as far as Pope Zosimus. During that time, he was thought to favor the Pelegian heresy occupying North Africa.
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A Religion of Peace?
A Religion of Peace?
By Rob Agnelli
In his dialogue with Euthyphro, Socrates poses a crucial question that has application even today. He asks Euthyphro “is what is holy, holy because the gods approve it or do they approve it because it is holy?” Put in other words, he is asking whether something is good because God commands it or whether God commands it because it is good?
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NBC's New Timeless Show - Priest Holes
NBC's New Timeless Show - Priest Holes
By Starla Hester
Timeless is a new show on NBC, and the second season is expected to start in January. If you are trying to play catch-up, here is a short review of the first few episodes. A history professor, a scientist, and a soldier are teamed together to go back in time to try to stop a time-traveling criminal, Flynn, from changing the past, and ultimately the future
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Liturgy Wars
Liturgy Wars
By Barbara Golder
In my experience, nothing divides the Catholic community more quickly or neatly than a discussion of liturgy. I was astounded when I came into the church, the passions that a simple change in liturgical practice could produce. Thus, it was no surprise when Cardinal Sarah’s invitation to resume a posture facing east during Advent was met with zealous language on both sides of the divide.
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