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A Rare Occurrence---Remembering and Embracing a Homily
A Rare Occurrence---Remembering and Embracing a Homily
By Larry Peterson
Many love the Mass, and I count myself among them. What transpires during this splendid celebration of life, death, resurrection, and redemption is what we call the Mystery of Faith. We honor the life of Christ; we journey with Him as He is tortured and killed, and we rejoice in His Resurrection, which heralds our salvation.
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Historic Battle: The Accord between Pope Francis and China
Historic Battle: The Accord between Pope Francis and China
By E.M. McCarthy
In 2018 Pope Francis and China struck up an accord which is set to be renewed next month. While this agreement is secret, Pope Francis accepted the Communist party's picks for regional bishops (with his final say) and Chinese Catholics may now recognize the Pope's leadership.
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Playing Politics with Eternity - RBG or each one of us?
Playing Politics with Eternity - RBG or each one of us?
By Lorrie McNickle
One day each one of us will die. Yep, life is terminal, and nobody get's out alive. As Christians we know this, and we even pledge before our communities every Sunday that we "look forward to the resurrection of the dead and life of the world to come."
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"I Played You a Dirge, but You did not Weep": the World's Laughter at the Church
"I Played You a Dirge, but You did not Weep": the World's Laughter at the Church
By Scott Pauline
Dear reader: This writing is in tutor/student dialogue format for more entertaining discourse. Enjoy! STUDENT: “I played you a dirge, but you did not weep.” I have always loved this saying by Jesus. It is short yet poignant. Teacher, how might we look at this?
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Bless My Socks!
Bless My Socks!
By Sherry Kenner
I was very lucky to grow up in a home with a mom who was a graduate of Mount Carmel Academy for girls in New Iberia, Louisiana. In 1870, the Sisters of Mount Carmel opened the school in New Iberia and remained until 1988.
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Counterfeit Christianity
Counterfeit Christianity
By Margaret LaCovara-Reveira
The phrase “God is good” is parroted by many who identify as followers of Christ. That He is without question, yet oftentimes I’ve wanted to query “Do you truly know Him??”
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Priest Discovers He Is Not Catholic
Priest Discovers He Is Not Catholic
By Bill Dunn
Did you see the news story back in August about the young priest in Michigan whose baptism was invalid? Fr. Matthew Hood was watching old home videos from three decades ago, and as he watched his own baptism as an infant, he noticed the presiding deacon said, “We baptize you…” instead of the correct, “I baptize you…”
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Lost and Found
Lost and Found
By E.M. McCarthy
Ally hadn't been there too long when she heard the man's phone ring again. Her white face mask shifted off of her nose. She pulled on the string to tighten it. Her thin, brown hair got caught, so she moved it again, which allowed at least chunks of hair to fall so she could keep her mask steadfast. She was glad she had it on, she was never good at bluffing.
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"As If It Was The Last Time"
"As If It Was The Last Time"
By Elizabeth Thomas
Attending Mass this morning, I find that we are already, after Offertory. "Lord, I am sorry, it seems that my mind keeps wandering from thought to another and I am really not PRESENT here with You. Wearing a mask tends to do that to me."
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Chosen Not for Ourselves, But The World
Chosen Not for Ourselves, But The World
By Katie Zalany
Bishop Barron gave a great homily on “Why We Are Chosen” this past Sunday. His main point was that we are not chosen for ourselves, but rather, for the sake of the world.
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Words are Funny Things – Especially in Church
Words are Funny Things – Especially in Church
By Bill Dunn
Have you ever noticed that many words sound similar, but have very different meanings? For example, a few years ago I was a Lector, that is, I was doing the readings at Mass. This is how I proclaimed St. Paul’s words from Scripture: “…our Savior, Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immorality to light through the Gospel.”
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A Joyous Return To Catholicism
A Joyous Return To Catholicism
By Margaret LaCovara-Reveira
It was during the midst of an emotional crisis in March 1984, that I made the decision to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. Without hesitancy, I was more than aware that I needed to grow in the things that pertained to Him, and most assuredly to familiarize myself with His Word. I did not fear a “sell-out” to God since my love for the Savior had been fostered in childhood.
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The Mystery of Redemption in the Parable of the Sower: The Communion of Saints
The Mystery of Redemption in the Parable of the Sower: The Communion of Saints
By Scott Pauline
It has been a long journey in allegory over the last few months, namely, the developments of the theology of music. Too, my ideas on allegory have been long growing, and now something so mind-blowing has happened that I must be going crazy. What happened over about two months ago is utterly insane.
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The Four Sacraments Liberals Don't Like
The Four Sacraments Liberals Don't Like
By Scott Pauline
Our world is inundated with extremes, isn’t it? Liberal and conservative; rich and poor; technology and simplicity; machismoism and hyper-feminism; absolutely no birth control, then pills and barriers up the wazoo; comfortable computer desks and hard-core, back-breaking mine grime; no end in sight. However, the big contrast of our modern day is clearly the supreme poles of our current culture:
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How To Become A Saint
How To Become A Saint
By Tony Jesse
Deep down we all understand that the goal of life is to be a saint. Even atheists acknowledge this. In his book, "The Plague," atheist writer Albert Camus interestingly outlines the importance of sanctity in his story.
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The Sin of Sloth: A Deadly Spiritual Sin
The Sin of Sloth: A Deadly Spiritual Sin
By Bill Dunn
As it turns out, the Deadly Sin of Sloth does not mean physical laziness, but instead refers to spiritual laziness.
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"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life." – John 6:54
"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life." – John 6:54
By Troy Kroening
For some, the Catholic Church’s teaching on the Eucharist is hard to believe and sometimes a stumbling block. We must recall that it was when Jesus taught it too! In the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, we find the only time Jesus had disciples leave Him. “As a result of this, many [of] his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him.” – [John 6:66]
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