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To hold or not to hold hands at Mass while Praying the Lord's Prayer
To hold or not to hold hands at Mass while Praying the Lord's Prayer
By Michael A Lupo
Some faithful would argue that lifting hands or holding hands during The Lord’s Prayer at Mass is wrong and disrespectful. According to the GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL, INSTITUTIO GENERALIS MISSALIS ROMANI;
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Why the Catholic Acrobatics
Why the Catholic Acrobatics
By Shannon Whitmore
A few months back, our family was about halfway through Sunday Mass when our son declared that he was tired of moving so much. He was kind of right- there is a lot of moving. The Catholic Mass involves a lot of movement.
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Catholic Postpartum "Lost" tradition of "Churching of Women"
Catholic Postpartum "Lost" tradition of "Churching of Women"
By Julie
I have been researching the ritual titled "Churching of Women". This is an old forgotten Catholic Church ritual for women after giving birth that is a special blessing just for the mother after childbirth.
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"There is nothing hidden that will not be made known."
"There is nothing hidden that will not be made known."
By Troy Kroening
“There is nothing hidden that will not be made known.” Jesus tells us this in three Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. So, it is important. And we need to see how it applies to us. When we sin, we commonly want to hide our sin. We feel ashamed and rightfully so.
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Don Bosco's Dream ... show the young the way home
Don Bosco's Dream ... show the young the way home
By Stephen Clark
Many Catholic saints over the centuries have received revelations about hell and St John Bosco had a very detailed dream or journey there. He walked down the wide road that led there; an easy stroll at first although sloping down in a progressively steeper gradient until it dropped off altogether into the abyss. He saw so many of the young people he loved stumbling and falling there.
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When the Consecrated Host became a Baby - Miracle of the Eucharist of Zaragoza
When the Consecrated Host became a Baby - Miracle of the Eucharist of Zaragoza
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Zaragoza has been a city especially blessed by Our Lord Jesus through His Mother Mary and St. James, the Apostle, from the earliest days of Our Church. Miraculous events of the most unique circumstances have been attributed to Zaragoza. St. James, a close relative of Our Lady, and very loved by her, had left Jerusalem for Spain very soon after the Ascension of Our Lord into heaven. St. James and
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Finding Peace
Finding Peace
By Carol Monaco
Whenever I hear about a huge lottery jackpot, I wonder what it would be like to win all that money.
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In God's Design of Marriage, the couple mirrors God's love
In God's Design of Marriage, the couple mirrors God's love
By Fr. Jude M. Serfino
Last Sunday’s Gospel reminded us not to cause or lead the “little ones who believe” in Jesus to sin.
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Healer of Souls: a Padre Pio story
Healer of Souls: a Padre Pio story
By Stephen Clark
The wonderful thing about our saints though is that their mission does not end in death, it is ramped up a notch; the miracles abound all the more when they are born into heaven.
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It Takes Two: A New Look At The Parish, Vocations, and Lay Ministries
It Takes Two: A New Look At The Parish, Vocations, and Lay Ministries
By Michael Cunningham
Fresh from the vigors of the annual Ministry Fair in our Parish, I wanted to explain to people who are coming to Church that everyone should have a ministry.
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Release from Purgatory
Release from Purgatory
By Stephen Clark
We should train the next generation to pray for the dead everyday. Children and grandchildren will be the only ones we could rely on when our time comes.
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What's in your trash?
What's in your trash?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Do not lose heart when you see others toss the treasures of the Church, Jesus, and the Sacraments out to the curb. Be encouraged that there just may be someone else searching for it and will soon find what they are looking for and needing.
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The Eucharist is the Total Self-Emptying of God
The Eucharist is the Total Self-Emptying of God
By Hunter Leonard
It is no wonder that the great Archbishop Fulton Sheen remarked about the Eucharist, “The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white host.”
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The Language of God
The Language of God
By Stephen Clark
Suffering cannot be understood or avoided; it can only be felt and journeyed through. From the minor irritations that fill our days to the big stuff, cries out the message that we are not made for this place, that finding permanent happiness and fulfillment on earth is not really part of the plan, indeed any such attempt will be thwarted.
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Are We Living In The Last Days Or Are We Missing The Boat On This One?
Are We Living In The Last Days Or Are We Missing The Boat On This One?
By Michael Cunningham
Priest of Jesus Christ, celebrate this Holy Mass as if it were your first Mass, your last Mass, your only Mass. ... Priest of Jesus Christ, celebrate this Holy Mass as if it were your first Mass, your last Mass, your only Mass.
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For Our Sake: Just Say 'Yes'
For Our Sake: Just Say 'Yes'
By Chick Todd
No matter where I am, the Hope I have in my eternal Family is "the Light that drives away the darkness and draws me and everyone I meet to God's Perfect Integrity, Endless Mercy, and Eternal Salvation."
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Why You Should Wash Your Rosary
Why You Should Wash Your Rosary
By Faith Flaherty
Every once in a while, I posit that our prayer life needs to be washed like a rosary. Rosaries are prayed with our dirty fingers. I usually don't wash my hands before I pick up my rosary. We probably should.
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