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Infant Baptism and implied consent
Infant Baptism and implied consent
By De Maria
Earlier this year, we went through our annual first aid and CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) training. And, for the hundredth time, they mentioned a concept which I had heard before, but which I hadn’t connected to our faith before.
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Playing with Fire: Our Dangerous Game
Playing with Fire: Our Dangerous Game
By Greg Schlueter
Our dangerous game. It took place during those drought weeks at the end of summer. We were middle school boys. Restless. Adventurous. In need of reprieve from daylong sports under the watchful eye of our parents. Bonded by a penchant for the mildly reprehensible, we’d venture deep into Wisconsin backwoods.
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The Nicene Creed - The essentials of our faith
The Nicene Creed - The essentials of our faith
By De Maria
Sometimes people will ask, “what are the essentials that we must believe to be Christian?” Luckily, this question was answered by the Catholic Church, centuries ago. We know it as a prayer, known as the Creed. This prayer is the very essence of the saying, “We pray as we believe.” Because it literally declares all which we believe in a simple prayer.
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God is the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow
God is the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow
By De Maria
In the New Testament, God established one Holy Catholic Church in the Christian religion, through the mediation of Jesus Christ. This religion also has a ministerial priesthood and a common priesthood. An altar and a sacrificial system. Succession of authority through the Bishopric (i.e. High Priest). And, since this religion fulfilled the Jewish religion, it is now the one True Religion in the
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A Good Enough Christian?
A Good Enough Christian?
By Linda Kracht
This is the type of letter or conversation I hope that every parent has with their soon to be graduating high school son or daughter.
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How many kinds of Baptist Churches are there?
How many kinds of Baptist Churches are there?
By De Maria
About twenty years ago, my daughter was having a ballet recital at a Baptist Church. They usually practiced at a gym near my house. And I knew where that was. But the only thing I knew about the show location was what my wife had told me, that it was at the Baptist Church near our house.
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A House Divided Against Itself, Can Not Stand
A House Divided Against Itself, Can Not Stand
By De Maria
The number of Protestant denominations, is astounding. Some say more than 20,000. Is this a good thing? Scripture says that we can judge good things by their fruit
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Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible?
Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible?
By De Maria
In everyday speech, “Sacred Scripture” is used interchangeably with, “the Bible”. And in most contexts, there is no problem with that. But not in this one. Because the Catholic Church certainly gave us the Bible, but the Catholic Church did not give us all of Sacred Scripture.
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Does the Catholic Church have authority over the Bible?
Does the Catholic Church have authority over the Bible?
By De Maria
People who believe in Sola Scriptura will frequently make the statement that the Bible alone is the highest authority over men. And they make the claim that the Catholic Church holds itself as the authority over the Bible. Thus, making itself the highest authority.
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Is salvation conditional or unconditional?
Is salvation conditional or unconditional?
By De Maria
Many times, you’ll hear people to say that salvation is an unconditional gift from God. I’ve heard that from Catholics and Protestants. However, the saying is not true. Salvation is a gift of God, but it is not an unconditional gift.
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Whispers in the Wind
Whispers in the Wind
By Ginny Kochis
Since the day started, I’ve stepped on a Lego, an oddly shaped block, one 1980s vintage Fisher Price Little Person and a pet rock. The poor little person got chucked across the living room in a fit of quiet rage, his blue cap pinging every so satisfyingly off the front door frame. The other items fared much better, my foot getting the worst of our confrontations.
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A Creative "Twist" on Lent
A Creative "Twist" on Lent
By Linda Delia
Passing down customs and traditions of our faith, to our children, can be a lot of fun with a little creativity. When my kids were small, it was a bit of a challenge explaining to them “why” certain foods were off limits. Lent offers a great opportunity to explain the significance of penance, fasting, and prayer to our children through, the story of the pretzel.
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From BUSY to BLESSED: IGNITING your Family and Parish
From BUSY to BLESSED: IGNITING your Family and Parish
By Greg Schlueter
How might we breach this chasm between momentary conviction and real, life-commitment? How might we re-engage those who've simply given up, or even engage those who are MIA? Here's my take. Please feel free to join in your comments.
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What's A Parent To Do?
What's A Parent To Do?
By Linda Kracht
We’ve all heard or used the phrase — time is money … gotta get going; time doesn’t wait. How about this phrase: time’s ticking and I have so much to do. Many of us live the rush hour from the time we get up until the time we retire at night. Some keep going even then.
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One Mom's Plan for Lent
One Mom's Plan for Lent
By Stella Shea
I'm a planner. A scheduler. A multitasker. All to the point of exhaustion at times and while I have learned to be flexible within "my plans" I can't let them, or the habit go completely. Actually, as a work from home, homeschooling mom of six, I kind of need a plan.
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Capirotada!
Capirotada!
By De Maria
When I was a little pagan boy, I used to look forward to Ash Wednesday for two reasons. The ashes on my forehead. And Capirotada!
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Holy Mary Full of Grace, Help Me Find a Parking Space
Holy Mary Full of Grace, Help Me Find a Parking Space
By Jill Fishman
To honor Mary the way many Catholics do can seem odd to some people, and even blasphemous to non-Catholic Christians. They may get the impression that we are worshipping Mary, as if she were equal to God. I have to admit that even as a Catholic, I did not get the whole Mary thing until the last few years of my life.
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