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Fasting before receiving Holy Communion.  How long and what is the historical practice?
Fasting before receiving Holy Communion.  How long and what is the historical practice?
By Troy Kroening
If an important guest was coming to your house, would you wait to prepare a place for this special guest of yours until just before he arrives, or make sure to have a place prepared and fully cleaned well before his arrival?
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The Rorate Mass: Honoring Our Lady During Advent
The Rorate Mass: Honoring Our Lady During Advent
By Emily Berns
The Rorate Mass is a Mass in the traditional rite that honors Our Lady during Advent and prepares us for the coming of the Light of the world, Jesus Christ. It begins in the darkness and is gradually illuminated by light as daylight approaches, foreshadowing the approaching birth of Our Lord.
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The Scream
The Scream
By Gary Sullivan
Perspective on why we desperately need a Savior. Come Lord Jesus come!
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Six Reasons We Have to Carry Our Crosses
Six Reasons We Have to Carry Our Crosses
By Terri Thomas
When Jesus uses the word “cross” he is referring to suffering as an “instrument of salvation.” This makes sense in reference to his suffering and death but many Christians wonder, isn’t what Jesus did enough? Why do we have to carry our crosses?
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Our Lady, Queen of Science
Our Lady, Queen of Science
By Brandy M. Miller
What Our Lady of Guadalupe can teach us about scientific inquiry and finding the Truth
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The Birth of Christ
The Birth of Christ
By Eileen Renders
An article to remind us what the Birth of Christ represents for all of us
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Should the Next Pope Revise the Creed?
Should the Next Pope Revise the Creed?
By Gary Sullivan
I believe the Creed is due for an update! If the successor of our current Holy Father, Francis takes the name John Paul III then perhaps he would be open to adding some new lines to the Creed that we profess at Mass.
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"I AM" Present! Are You?
"I AM" Present! Are You?
By Elizabeth Thomas
It is very important to be one in mind, heart and spirit as Mass is celebrated. Do not let your hearts be troubled of God is Present.
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Turn Around
Turn Around
By Mary Beth Ellis
Sometimes walking backwards is the best way to move onward.
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Who Will Step Up This Christmas and Speak the Truth in Love?
Who Will Step Up This Christmas and Speak the Truth in Love?
By Michael Seagriff
This may be the last opportunity for some souls to hear these Truths, repent and reconcile with their loving Lord before He calls them to stand before His throne of Justice. How indebted such souls will be to those who lovingly speak the Truth.
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Holy Trigger
Holy Trigger
By Helen Losse
This poem deigns to show everyday mysticism during Holy Mass.
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Double Dip on Christmas Eve? Nope
Double Dip on Christmas Eve? Nope
By The Catholic Philadelphian
So Christmas Eve fall on a Sunday. Let's eliminate the confusion when it comes to Mass and why there are two different obligations
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Transformation of Love in Marriage: The Spielmans
Transformation of Love in Marriage: The Spielmans
By Gary Sullivan
While this episode of A Football Life was not meant to be a catechesis on the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, I have never found a better short video of the transformation of love in marriage which is one of the chief spiritual effects of Holy Matrimony.
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Jesus and the Passover Lamb: A Biblical Narrative
Jesus and the Passover Lamb: A Biblical Narrative
By Gary Sullivan
Jesus is not only called. 'The Lamb of God" but specifically 'Our Passover Lamb'. Discover how Jesus fulfills the many Old testament and New testament references to the Lamb.
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An alternative take on Creed Lyrics Song 1 - "My Own Prison"
An alternative take on Creed Lyrics Song 1 - "My Own Prison"
By Michael A Lupo
A deep dive into - The Catholic nature of Creed Lyrics for the song - "My Own Prison" and how it is a clarion call to conversion now.
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THE CHAPEL VEIL:  Antiquated Practice or Holy Discipline?
THE CHAPEL VEIL:  Antiquated Practice or Holy Discipline?
By Karen Salstrom
This article is meant to give some scriptural and historic perspective on the practice of women veiling in the hope that those who have not considered it might find reason within these words.
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God's Miraculous Presence in Confession
God's Miraculous Presence in Confession
By Brian Kranick
God's miraculous presence in the Sacrament of Confession.
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