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The Origins of the Epiphany
The Origins of the Epiphany
By Rev. David A. Fisher
The origin of the Feast of the Epiphany seems to have begun to take shape in the fourth century, or possibly even earlier in the Syriac and Alexandrian Churches.
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What If Jesus Had Changed His Mind?
What If Jesus Had Changed His Mind?
By James Moore
Yes, Jesus is meek and humble of heart, but we're not talking about Cowardly Lion meekness and humility, we're talking Aslan-style meekness and humility.
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July, Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus
July, Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus
By John Roskoski
July is the month that the Church assigns to the devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. Unfortunately, this specific feast has been absorbed into the Church calendar under different auspices.
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I (Still) Pledge Allegiance
I (Still) Pledge Allegiance
By Gary Sullivan
When I was in public grade school we faithfully stood every morning and recited the pledge. I remember on more than one occasion, as the other kids placed their hands over their heart, I would mistakenly make the Sign of the Cross. This mistake, in hindsight was understandable because the pledge is about a sacred covenant.
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Is The Rocket's Red Glare...Still There?
Is The Rocket's Red Glare...Still There?
By Dave Mishur
The sorry state of our nation makes a mockery of Independence Day celebrations.
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Indepence Day Thoughts
Indepence Day Thoughts
By Richard Maffeo
Independence Day is more than sizzling steaks and social gatherings.
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July Feast Days and Novenas
July Feast Days and Novenas
By The Catholic Philadelphian
July blesses Catholics with so many feast days of saints and soon-to-be saints. It is also packed with some powerful novenas.
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Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles
Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles
By Thomas J. McIntyre
A brief article detailing the epitaphs composed by Pope St. Damasus I for the Apostles, Sts. Peter and Paul
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St. John the Baptist and Baptismal Fonts
St. John the Baptist and Baptismal Fonts
By J. John Basil
St. John the Baptist was a prophet and cousin of Jesus who preached of His coming and baptized Him. The image of St. John’s baptism of Jesus is shown on many baptismal fonts.
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The Season of Pentecost: The Gift of the Advocate
The Season of Pentecost: The Gift of the Advocate
By Rev. David A. Fisher
In the Creed it is understood that in the Holy Spirit, the will of the Father that was accomplished by the Son, becomes for us the Day that never sets and our human history becomes salvation history, by our Advocate and Counselor - the Holy Spirit.
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A Father honors his Good Samaritan Son on Father’s Day
A Father honors his Good Samaritan Son on Father’s Day
By Larry Peterson
A Dad uses words to honor his son a year after his untimely and unexpected passing.
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus: It Took a Monument
The Sacred Heart of Jesus: It Took a Monument
By Frances Paquette Rossi
Immense statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the plaza by the same name in Bilbao, Spain, creates new appreciation for the devotion to the Sacred Heart and its meaning in our lives.
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5 easy things to do for your priest on Father’s Day
5 easy things to do for your priest on Father’s Day
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Our priests are essential to our spiritual growth and faith. Our priests are often overlooked and neglected during Father's Day. Here are 5 simple, easy, and cheap ways to honor your priest for Father's Day.
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Servant of God, Julia Greeley and the Sacred Heart
Servant of God, Julia Greeley and the Sacred Heart
By J. John Basil
Servant of God, Julia Greeley, Denver’s “Angel of Charity,” became a Servant of God when her Cause for Canonization (Sainthood) was opened by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila who celebrated by a special Mass on December 18, 2016 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. She is a model for living with joy despite difficult circumstances and suffering; a great devotion to the Sacred Heart.
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Columbus Bishop Leads Eucharistic Procession at Oratory of St. Leo the Great (ICKSP)
Columbus Bishop Leads Eucharistic Procession at Oratory of St. Leo the Great (ICKSP)
By Jason Izolt, M.Ed., M.A.T.
His Excellency, Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, led eleven Eucharistic Processions in ten days, including one at the Oratory of St. Leo the Great on the Feast of Corpus Christi - Thursday, June 8.
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Eucharist, The Food for the Spiritually Hungry
Eucharist, The Food for the Spiritually Hungry
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Corpus Christi is the feast to remind us of the true presence of Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament.
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UNITY WITH JESUS
UNITY WITH JESUS
By Pat J. Chalmers
Describing the unity offered by Holy Communion is like trying to describe a mental image of what the inside of Heaven must be like. Yet just writing about the Unity that happens is in itself a wonderful experience.
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