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The Face of Mercy to Those in Misery
The Face of Mercy to Those in Misery
By Deacon Mike Knuth
At a recent retreat my wife and I were conducting, I placed a large box before the group and told participants that we had been storing up all kinds of graces and merits from the Jubilee Year of Mercy and saving them in the box for them. They could store the box anywhere.
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What is Your Role in Salvation History?
What is Your Role in Salvation History?
By Lorrie McNickle
I’ve been on a heightened journey of Faith over the past few years. I’ve experienced an epiphany which has lead me to dive in and explore my Catholic faith with a new zeal and fervor that I really have never experienced and been inspired to do before.
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"Love one another as I have loved you" - IMPOSSIBLE
"Love one another as I have loved you" - IMPOSSIBLE
By Victor S E Moubarak
When Christ hung dying on the Cross, despite His earlier betrayal, arrest, humiliation, beatings and torture; despite suffering the most painful of death and being taunted and tormented by His enemies, He still had love in His heart and asked for forgiveness on behalf of these people.
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Why Repent When You're So Wonderful?
Why Repent When You're So Wonderful?
By Bill Dunn
Hi, my name is Dr. Louis Charles Furr. I’m an ordained minister at the Church of Self-Fulfillment and Resort Spa, based in Egocentric, California. Bill Dunn is busy this week, so I volunteered to write his Merry Catholic essay.
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A Savior in Our Midst
A Savior in Our Midst
By Joseph Michael
It is no secret that the world around us is seemingly falling apart at the seams. Our communities are as bitterly divided as they have ever been, as evidenced by the almost daily headlines depicting protests, civil unrest and riots. Politically, our nation appears to be rapidly approaching a dangerous tipping point, as battle lines are being drawn everywhere we look.
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Are Some Of Our Church Leaders Actually Protestants?
Are Some Of Our Church Leaders Actually Protestants?
By Arnold Scott
It sounds crazy to ask, but are some shepherds within the Catholic Church actually Protestants?
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The Opioid Epidemic: An Opportunity for Christ-like Compassion
The Opioid Epidemic: An Opportunity for Christ-like Compassion
By Denise Deverts
You probably are aware that the nation currently is in the throes of what is now being called the Opioid Epidemic. This sweeping crisis is thought to be a downstream effect of the inappropriate prescribing of opioid analgesic medications.
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US Policy And The Corporal Works Of Mercy
US Policy And The Corporal Works Of Mercy
By Joe Richard
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the TEACHINGS OF JESUS (emphasis mine) and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise." (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) (USCCB)
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Thinking About Forgiveness- Again- Corrected
Thinking About Forgiveness- Again- Corrected
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
"So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Not the words of a wimp or a phrase from one who has no experience with hatred, intolerance, misogyny, racism or any of the long list of human weakness, sin and flaws, the meaning of Christ's words cannot be misinterpreted.
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Do You Serve God or Mammon?
Do You Serve God or Mammon?
By Bill Dunn
In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus talked about money. He said, “And now we’ll go to Frank in Jersey City. You’re on ‘Money Talk with Jesus.’ What’s your question Frank?” “Hi Jesus. First-time caller, long-time listener. Love your show.
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Give Me a Sign! The tendency to think God should act as we imagine he should
Give Me a Sign! The tendency to think God should act as we imagine he should
By Deacon Frederick Bartels
Mark’s gospel (8:11-13) narrates a story about how Jesus refused to give the Pharisees a sign
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Do We Have a Right to Die?
Do We Have a Right to Die?
By Rob Agnelli
Ambiguity is the mother of all social ill. The less clear we are in our social discourse, the easier it is to pull a fast one on society at large. Many states across the country have fallen victim to this through the “Death with Dignity” movement.
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Called to Perfect Holiness
Called to Perfect Holiness
By Nancy Marie Murray
In the readings for Sunday February 19th, the Father commands us to be holy; Paul states that we are the dwelling place of the Spirit of God; and Jesus calls us to “Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
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Is it in the Spirit of the Mass to hold hands during the Our Father?
Is it in the Spirit of the Mass to hold hands during the Our Father?
By De Maria
I think so. It’s been over thirty years since I’ve been back to the Catholic Church and the People of God (that’s us) have been holding hands, during the recitation of the Our Father, for all that time.
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"Unassailable Reasons" - Marriage Between Only Man and Woman
"Unassailable Reasons" - Marriage Between Only Man and Woman
By Greg Schlueter
First of all, we respect everyone’s right to choose their own profession of faith. We hope all would rigorously pursue truth and humbly avail to its findings!
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Before giving up chocolate (again) for Lent, do an examination of conscience
Before giving up chocolate (again) for Lent, do an examination of conscience
By Denise Deverts
Ash Wednesday is on the horizon; and soon Catholics everywhere will begin to think about their personal observation of the Lenten season.
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Trusting in God is a Beautiful Thing. It can also be Very Scary*
Trusting in God is a Beautiful Thing. It can also be Very Scary*
By Larry Peterson
Having to make a life and death decision about your wife is gut-wrenching. Called upon to enter this decision making whirlpool of spinning thoughts, undulating emotions and plain old fear a second time for my second wife was downright traumatic. What kept me above water then and does again today is my Faith.
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