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On His Reflection
On His Reflection
By Crysaly Aviles
I think that much of my Christianity has to do with knowing who I am. Part of the remarkable change in Christ requires self awareness to properly ascertain what God has changed within me. There is a striking difference between where my self perceived identity lies and where He walks in to change my heart in accordance with His promise to make me whole.
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Because we can
Because we can
By Linda Kracht
Recent comments by Pope Francis elicited pushback from several key public figures - Catholic and non Catholic. Their responses ranged from “the Pope is out of line” to “he’s a bit too liberal for me”.
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On Gratitude
On Gratitude
By Crysaly Aviles
It’s important to have a grateful heart. It’s good for the soul. It’s one thing to be in an undesirable state of being and another to chronically complain. Scripture tells us to be content in any situation, but sometimes it’s harder than it seems. Gratitude by definition is the readiness to show appreciation for something.
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Would You Like to Be Invited to a Cana Wedding?
Would You Like to Be Invited to a Cana Wedding?
By Elizabeth Thomas
Sometime ago, life had dragged me down, drained and emptied me and as I sat at Mass awaiting the reading of the Gospel---the Holy Spirit sent a whispered word into my mind. “LISTEN” Immediately the words were being read from John Chapter 2
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The Sin of Blasphemy is NOT "Free Speech"
The Sin of Blasphemy is NOT "Free Speech"
By Larry Peterson
Asia Bibi, a mother of five and a Catholic, languishes in a Pakistani prison. She has been there for five years. She waits for them to come and drag her to the gallows where she will be hanged by the neck until dead. Why? Because, to the Muslims, working alongside her in the fields, she was an "Infidel".
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Should The Church make compromises with popular (pop) culture?
Should The Church make compromises with popular (pop) culture?
By Mario A. Magaña
Compromises, as you may know, are good and proper in certain situations, but not in all. For example, if I like Italian food, but my family members (those I live with) like Japanese food, and we all want to eat the food we like always, it is in good order to make a compromise for an agreement to be reached making it possible for all to eat the food we like often.
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God's Love Is The Best Beauty Treatment
God's Love Is The Best Beauty Treatment
By Judy Landrieu Klein
“Do you think it’s wrong to have a facelift?” a girlfriend asked as we sat on the beach house sofa in our pajamas, sipping coffee and looking out the window at the boats in the harbor. We were on retreat with a wonderful band of women, and as it frequently happens with women, the subject turned to beauty.
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Do You Want to Become a Saint? Here are 20 Easy Ways to Make that Happen!
Do You Want to Become a Saint? Here are 20 Easy Ways to Make that Happen!
By Mallory Hoffman
Look straight ahead at God. Make Him first in your life. Never take your eyes off of Him. Pray. Pray every minute, every hour, and every day. Never loose that communication with God. He will change you and lead you in His Paths. Obey the commandments. Receive the sacraments frequently.
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The "Double Whammy" of January 22, 1973: Roe vs Wade & Doe vs Bolton
The "Double Whammy" of January 22, 1973: Roe vs Wade & Doe vs Bolton
By Larry Peterson
This coming Thursday is the 42nd anniversary of Roe vs Wade and the annual March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. Thousands upon thousands of "Pro-Life" advocates will brave the freezing weather in defense of the unborn.
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How Big Pharma and Your Doc Profit from Ignorance: Knowledge is Power.
How Big Pharma and Your Doc Profit from Ignorance: Knowledge is Power.
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky
Cramming the pillow I'd brought from home a little more to my left, I attempted to placate the cramp that was forming in my back. After years of slumbering on a waterbed, this rock hard hospital bed felt like a torture rack. So there I was trying to create a bit of comfort and counting down the minutes until I could scoop up my newest bundle and check-out when my midwife slid a chair beside me.
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5 Uncommon Reasons to Keep Your Unborn Child
5 Uncommon Reasons to Keep Your Unborn Child
By Matthew Sewell
When St. John Paul II walked out onto the balcony after being elected pope in 1978, the first words out of his mouth were, “Be not afraid!!” Those were strong words back then, when many Christians across the world, including in his home nation of Poland, were being severely oppressed under Communist rule.
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Marriage and Family: Pre and Post Woodstock
Marriage and Family: Pre and Post Woodstock
By Larry Peterson
This opening paragraph quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church; #1603: "The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by him with its own proper laws....God Himself is the author of marriage."
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Our God Fights For Us
Our God Fights For Us
By Crysaly Aviles
I ran across the idea that “God fights for you” recently, and wondered if it was true? I took into consideration that it’s what God does, He looks after us like a shepherd watches sheep.
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Bearing the Consequences with Grace
Bearing the Consequences with Grace
By Mishka Góra
As someone who had been known to walk around with the weight of the world on my shoulders, I can attest that there is something wondrous about leaving the confessional with a lighter heart. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. In fact, every penitent should walk out not just knowing they are forgiven but feeling it too.
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Notes on Grief and Guilt
Notes on Grief and Guilt
By Mary Ordos
In moments of grief, I often feel that I can see my heart inside my chest. I imagine it as a mess of bright red blood and dark caverns – of aching, throbbing pain and vacuous longing. And with the longing there is a sickly sweet darkness that curls around my heart like wisps of toxic smoke: Guilt.
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Out of Time....
Out of Time....
By Michelle Watkins
Depending which source you seek online, only 41%-20% of Catholics attend Mass weekly. (I’ve heard in recent sermons the number is close to 20-25% locally.) Years ago, I took an informal survey with co-workers and friends why they opted out of Mass attendance.
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Wait Until Marriage?
Wait Until Marriage?
By Linda Kracht
The blogosphere has lit up over this question: Why Wait Until Marriage? Some people go so far as to argue that not waiting is worth it because it is a means by which to measure compatibility. Others suggest that not wanting to wait is the yardstick to measure one’s lack of worthiness.
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