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I am a Soul Woman
I am a Soul Woman
By Sherry Kenner
I was born on All Souls’ Day, (November 2nd) fifty years ago. This has led to a life- long curiosity with regard to souls and purgatory. My parents are in their seventies. I have very early memories of seeing my parents cleaning and painting tombs of loved ones in preparation of All Souls’ Day.
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To Shout for Joy!
To Shout for Joy!
By Teresa Hurst
You see I consider laughing to be a super fun thing to do. And while that’s not alarming on its own, the issue arises when one considers how much laughing I like to do in a given day. Take my word on it; it’s a lot. I really think I could have authored the song from the movie Mary Poppins that goes: “I love to laugh, loud and long and clear. I love to laugh. It’s getting worse every year.”
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The Practical Wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching Applied to the Death Penalty in the Secular World.
The Practical Wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching Applied to the Death Penalty in the Secular World.
By Ana R. Plumlee
Recently, the United States was able to experience the presence of Pope Francis. During this visit, it seemed that the American public became interested in all things Catholic, even if there was some disagreement with Church teaching.
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Something is Happening in Philadelphia
Something is Happening in Philadelphia
By Lori Conklin
We make our way to the convention center, the city is full of people from all over the world and is taking on a life of its own.
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Believing is seeing
Believing is seeing
By Dean P. Johnson
Seeing isn’t believing; believing is seeing. Genesis 1:27 begins, “So God created mankind in his own image…” The word “image” often prompts thoughts of sight, a reflection of what we can see, what something physically looks like. Image, though, is multi-sensory, and, as is with God, extra-sensory.
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The Religion Crisis
The Religion Crisis
By E.M. Wilson
So this post is about the religion crisis. And it's not quite the same religion crisis the media or even the religious press gets all jazzed about.
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Praying the Rosary Helps
Praying the Rosary Helps
By Crysaly Aviles
Praying the Rosary helps. I dare suggest that praying the rosary is more about building my faith than having my prayers answered - after all God already knows my needs: "So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him,” (Matt. 6:8). I began to notice that my faith in Christ was increased as I prayed the rosary.
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Bullying - Just for Kids?
Bullying - Just for Kids?
By Linda Kracht
The statement from the CDC implies that bullying is negative behavior limited to youths who are in no way related to or in relationship with the person they are bullying. Is that true?
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Science Is Silent on the Supernatural
Science Is Silent on the Supernatural
By Bill Dunn
Our culture is becoming more and more secular. An increasing percentage of people now identify themselves as atheists, and while a majority of Americans still claim to be Christian, many no longer believe the basic doctrines of the faith.
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Brawling Brothers
Brawling Brothers
By Dean P. Johnson
One thing that has constantly struck me about the Bible is the recurring idea of brothers fighting. We have Cain and Abel. We have Esau and Jacob. We have Joseph and…well, all the rest of his brothers! It is interesting that people who are supposed to love one another, who have significant commonalities, who have shared experiences, can be constantly and connivingly at each other’s throats.
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Making Sense Of Suffering - Part 2: Joy in the Midst of Suffering
Making Sense Of Suffering - Part 2: Joy in the Midst of Suffering
By Alex Brittain
In the last essay, I covered what Suffering is. To summarize, Suffering is more than just pain, it is agony. Suffering may be temporary, but it can also be long lasting. We experience suffering via four forms: Physical, Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual. Sometimes one form leads into another form or it can be a combination of multiple forms.
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Somewhere, Over The Rainbow ... Lies a False Pot of Gold
Somewhere, Over The Rainbow ... Lies a False Pot of Gold
By Chris Cappannelli, EdD
In my last contribution, I discussed the response of the “average, rank-and-file” Catholic, and a significant showing of apparently approving, even celebratory, responses to the Obergefell decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June of this year.
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Is God Impressed With Our Giving?
Is God Impressed With Our Giving?
By Bill Dunn
In the gospel reading for the weekend of November 7th and 8th, we learn that the religious leaders in Jesus’ day had a very interesting practice regarding offerings. When it was time to take up a collection, apparently the people paraded up in front of the crowd one-by-one and put in their donations so everyone could see exactly how much was contributed. Whoa, talk about peer pressure.
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Where do Catholics learn about the Word of God?
Where do Catholics learn about the Word of God?
By De Maria
Catholics approach the Word of God (that includes the Bible) in a manner fundamentally different than Protestants. We approach the Word of God in the manner which Scripture recommends.
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Meet "The Doorkeeper"; Solanus Casey, The Man with No Ego
Meet "The Doorkeeper"; Solanus Casey, The Man with No Ego
By Larry Peterson
The 2016 election (more than a year away) has already worn me down.
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Is Blindness Punishment For Sin?
Is Blindness Punishment For Sin?
By Bill Dunn
In John’s gospel, chapter 9, we read the fascinating story of a man born blind who was healed by Jesus. At the very beginning of this episode, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
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A Call to Motherhood, A Call to Greatness
A Call to Motherhood, A Call to Greatness
By Jennessa Terraccino
I grew up in the 80s. It was just the beginning of the “latchkey” generation. My mother gave my brothers and me the gift of staying home. Her zest for life, ability to celebrate to the fullest, and warm love was poured out daily upon us. I am better for it.
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