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On The Anointing of the Sick
On The Anointing of the Sick
By Crysaly Aviles
Did you know that the “anointing of the sick” is not exclusively for those who are dying? This sacrament is also for those who are sick and need comfort during their trials concerning illness:
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Virtue, Vice and a Response to a Gay Catholic
Virtue, Vice and a Response to a Gay Catholic
By Mark Connolly
I like this blog called The Catholic Gentleman. I saw a post this morning about pornography--and in reading the comments someone with the user name "gay catholic" had made a couple of comments and asked some questions. Here is the gist of it:
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"America The Beautiful" : The Melodious Remedy That Our Republic Needs Now
"America The Beautiful" : The Melodious Remedy That Our Republic Needs Now
By Nate Lauer
I am a Native Coloradoan, who has gazed many a time at the glory of Pike’s Peak, rising high above the American Great Plains on which I was born and raised a child of the golden oceans that are Northeastern Colorado’s Wheat fields.
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The Awesome Insignificance of Love
The Awesome Insignificance of Love
By Theresa J Garrido
Sometimes we have mental epiphanies that come like a dousing of cold water. One such mind-boggling realization came to me in an unexpected way—petting my little six-pound rescue cat.
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‘I Am' Says Abide In Me
‘I Am' Says Abide In Me
By Bill Dunn
In the Gospel reading for the weekend of May 9/10, we hear one of Jesus’ many “I am” statements. John’s gospel records Jesus using this powerful phrase on many different occasions: “I am the bread of life,” “I am the good shepherd,” “I am the Resurrection and the life,” “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
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The Church and Life's Deep Questions
The Church and Life's Deep Questions
By Arnold Scott
As Christians, we believe that we have access to absolute truth through not just reason and natural law, but also divine revelation. We believe in the Bible as the revealed Word of God and also that the author of life Himself broke into our earthly world as a man. The implications of this belief are profound, to say the least.
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A Prayer Life
A Prayer Life
By Crysaly Aviles
How to pray Jesus taught us how to pray the Our Father: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
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Sex: What's the big deal?
Sex: What's the big deal?
By Emily Anne Brandenburg
“What’s the big deal with sex, anyway? Why is it important to keep sex within marriage?” These are common questions of Catholic Church teachings, and the answer to them tells one of God’s greatest love stories.
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The Secret of Friendship, as Shown by Cinderella
The Secret of Friendship, as Shown by Cinderella
By Jennessa Terraccino
How do we build friendships? Most often, there is a shared interest that unites us. But there still seems to be something more to building worthwhile friendships. Having the kind of friends that can own the title “treasure” (Sirach 6:14) takes something very specific. It takes virtue.
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There's An Angel Watching Over You
There's An Angel Watching Over You
By Crysaly Aviles
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom his love commits me here, ever this day (night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
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Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained
Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained
By Bill Dunn
An interesting aspect of Catholicism is the fact the Catholic Church has the oldest, deepest, and most philosophically vibrant history of any Christian denomination. There are so many fascinating aspects of Catholic theology, tradition, and practices, that it would take a lifetime just to list them all, let alone learn and understand each one.
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Little Boy from the Writer/Director's View: an Interview with Alejandro Monteverde
Little Boy from the Writer/Director's View: an Interview with Alejandro Monteverde
By Catholic365
Little Boy is opening in theatres on April 24 and this is one movie that you will not want to miss making it a special weekend outing for you and your family. The Editor of Catholic365.com, Deborah Burton, got to review this entertainment gem with its luscious cinematography, strong cast of characters and heartwarming story that puts marvelous back into movies. Here is a link to the movie trailer
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Morale Without Morals?
Morale Without Morals?
By Shawn Roche
For any young man, whether he be in the military or one of the civilians, it is hard to go anywhere in Western society without having disrobed flesh shoved in his face. Since the seventies, especially, porn has become so engrained into American society. To the secular mind, the bachelor’s party before his wedding day “must” require a stripper.
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Time to "Slap Back" at the Self-Serving Intolerance of the Anti-Catholic/Christian
Time to "Slap Back" at the Self-Serving Intolerance of the Anti-Catholic/Christian
By Larry Peterson
When I began to contemplate the Cross on Good Friday and Who was nailed to it, I found myself disgusted. I am still disgusted. I am disgusted and fed up with the approximately 2% of the population who are gay and are screaming at the “intolerance” of the Catholic/Christian community which comprises 80% of the American population.
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Please Stop Calling Me A Bigot and a Hater
Please Stop Calling Me A Bigot and a Hater
By Dawn Wright
The last few weeks in the news have been hate-filled. I watched as the governor of Indiana bumbled through spin control after news of his state’s RFRA (Religious Freedom Restoration Act) broke. I watched sound bite after sound bite of protestors holding signs and yelling “Go home bigots!” and “Hoosiers don’t hate!”
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On Praying to the Saints
On Praying to the Saints
By Crysaly Aviles
I pray to the saints for divine intercession. I’ve had miraculous results praying to the saints. I’ve heard criticism from being idolatrous to being unChristian for doing so. Scripture indeed declares that we are to honor God as our single source of adoration; however, praying to the saints doesn’t negate this commandment.
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Screwtape Visits Connecticut
Screwtape Visits Connecticut
By Bill Dunn
A number of years ago a rancorous debate took place in the pages of a local public forum newspaper in my area between Catholics and Evangelical Protestants. There was a lot of bitter “We’re right and you’re wrong!” claims, and a fair number of sarcastic insults.
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