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Alaska bans Catholic Mass in prisons: archdiocese silent
Alaska bans Catholic Mass in prisons: archdiocese silent
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
A new Alaska Department of Corrections policy bans Catholic Mass from being held at the prisons. Meanwhile, the archdiocese remains silent.
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20 Latin Phrases That You Already Know
20 Latin Phrases That You Already Know
By Gary Sullivan
They may call Latin a dead language but some phrases and words refused to go quietly in the night, they continue to rage against the dying of the light. How much Latin do you know? The answer is 'More than you think'.
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The Blood of Christ….?
The Blood of Christ….?
By Frances Paquette Rossi
Returning to communion under both forms, what is the proper reverence before the chalice holding the Precious Blood?
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Baptism in Narnia
Baptism in Narnia
By Gary Sullivan
Revisiting CS Lewis' The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe...Under the veil of subtle allegory, we can discover many typological references to the Christian story as a whole but Baptism in particular.
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July: Month of the Most Precious Blood
July: Month of the Most Precious Blood
By Frances Paquette Rossi
During this month of July, dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, we could consider as part of the Eucharistic Revival bring back communion under both forms as a sign of our devotion to the Precious Blood.
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The Biblical Meaning of Blood
The Biblical Meaning of Blood
By Gary Sullivan
Lets examine the biblical meaning of blood in the Old and New Covenants. Understanding why and how blood was in ancient rituals will deepen our appreciation of Jesus' Precious Blood as a fountain of mercy.
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Discovering the Eucharist in the Old Testament
Discovering the Eucharist in the Old Testament
By Gary Sullivan
The Eucharist is ‘source and summit' of the Christian life” (CCC 1324). We can we look to find the Eucharist in 10 stories from the Old Testament. After all, 'As an old saying put it, the New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New' (CCC 129).
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5 Simple Ways to Stay Close to God on Vacation
5 Simple Ways to Stay Close to God on Vacation
By Caroline Godin
It's easy to fall away from faithful habits when we go on vacation. These 5 tips will help you stay close to God even on vacation.
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"My Lord and My God"
"My Lord and My God"
By Kathleen Delia Miller, M.S.Ed.
Saint Thomas the Apostle teaches us to utilize the aspiration " My Lord and My God" often in difficult times in order to grow in our faith life.
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St. Therese of Lisieux: Loving the Eucharist in The Little Way
St. Therese of Lisieux: Loving the Eucharist in The Little Way
By Gary Sullivan
Humility and Love are the driving pulse at the heart of the Eucharist’s simplicity. For Therese, they were the driving pulse of her Little Way. Naturally, it was in receiving the Eucharist that her world made perfect sense.
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Catholic Time Travel
Catholic Time Travel
By Gary Sullivan
In the sacraments, the Paschal Mystery transcends time. The sacraments are, in a way, the only known means of time travel. When we remember our story and enter into it in the sacraments, we are entering into a dimension of time which is not stuck in the past, present or future but envelopes all of it
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From Jesus of Nazareth to Jesus in the Eucharist: Liturgy Step by Step
From Jesus of Nazareth to Jesus in the Eucharist: Liturgy Step by Step
By Gary Sullivan
How do we get from ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ to ‘Jesus in the Eucharist’ and Jesus acting in all the sacraments? There is a logical, step by step explanation. It begins with a promise, "I will be with you always". Promises made, promises kept.
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Alter Christi...but Still Uniquely Themselves
Alter Christi...but Still Uniquely Themselves
By James Moore
It's ordination season, and my wife and I had the pleasure of seeing into our future!
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Eucharist - Symbol or Sign? Why it Matters
Eucharist - Symbol or Sign? Why it Matters
By Gary Sullivan
The biggest misconception about the sacraments is that they are merely symbolic representations of God’s presence. The sacraments are real and powerful. The sacraments are a matter of eternal life and eternal death. This is why the vocabulary about sacraments matters.
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How do you know if you are being called?
How do you know if you are being called?
By Debbie Field
We need priests and sisters in our lives and our parishes.
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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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To Be Veiled: How Christ Has Shown The Depths of His Love For Me Through Veiling
To Be Veiled: How Christ Has Shown The Depths of His Love For Me Through Veiling
By Elena Sapphire
We veil that which is sacred. The tabernacle at Mass, the bride walking down the aisle, the precious gift that is wrapped, the body covered after death; and the woman, who is the bearer of life. Christ invites His women to veil, to protect and to safeguard us, to uphold our dignity and worth. Holy Communion is the wedding of the soul to The Lord. Does a bride forget her veil on her wedding day?
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