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Certainty, are you convinced?
Certainty, are you convinced?
By Eileen Renders
This is a reflection regarding life itself, our role and possibilities in life, and the deeper meaning of life itself.
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The Early Church Fathers on Sacred Images
The Early Church Fathers on Sacred Images
By Sebastian R. Fama
The Bible doesn’t forbid the making of images, but the making and worshiping of images. The same God who made this prohibition in Exodus 20 also requires that images be made for the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 37:7), the tabernacle (Exodus 36:8) and Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 6:23, 7:25, and 7:29).
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Saint Cyprian On Personal Appearance
Saint Cyprian On Personal Appearance
By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology
Outward appearance is important, but should reflect godliness and not vanity.
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Who is Going to Heaven?
Who is Going to Heaven?
By Deacon Wally Calabrese
This article explores the Catholic teaching on heaven, emphasizing that salvation comes only through Christ and His Church, while acknowledging God’s enduring covenant with Israel, the mystery of Divine Mercy, and the sobering reality of the narrow road. It reminds us that heaven is our true destiny, but never to be presumed.
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Buckthorn Rulers In Our Midst
Buckthorn Rulers In Our Midst
By Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S
When “the people” reject God’s authority, yet seek human kings, they end with buckthorn tyrants and virtual enslavement. (See Judges 9:6-15). At that time, Gideon impressed upon the Jews authentic governance, but they demanded earthly thorny oversight even to their eventual ruination.
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Father Leo Patalinghug and Father David Michael Moses Discuss the Eucharist
Father Leo Patalinghug and Father David Michael Moses Discuss the Eucharist
By Susan Lochner Ciancio
The Eucharist is truly a gift.
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How Many Gods Do We Need?
How Many Gods Do We Need?
By John Brander Fitzpatrick
Although monotheism is a bedrock of our Catholic faith is there anything intrinsically wrong with the idea of other gods?
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Suffering
Suffering
By Eileen Renders
Why do good people suffer? Why does God allow this? How do we accept our suffering?
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“Confusing” JPII: on mistaking Description for Prescription
“Confusing” JPII: on mistaking Description for Prescription
By Connor Curley
Many find frustration with JPII as being modernist, confusing, vague, and not willing to engage the world with decrees on hard topics. Are these fair descriptions of his work?
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To my fellow Catholics; not all Protestants are the same
To my fellow Catholics; not all Protestants are the same
By Adam Charles Hovey
And there's not a "one size fits all" method of talking to Protestants.
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Keeping Watch: True Vigils vs. the Saturday Evening Mass
Keeping Watch: True Vigils vs. the Saturday Evening Mass
By Deacon Wally Calabrese
This article explains that a vigil in the Roman Rite is a distinct, ancient night-watch liturgy attached to seven solemnities (with the sui generis Easter Vigil) and should not be confused with the common Saturday-evening anticipated Mass, which is simply Sunday’s Mass celebrated the night before and fulfills the obligation by canon law.
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Fire and Rain: Song of Redemption, Loss, and Struggle
Fire and Rain: Song of Redemption, Loss, and Struggle
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Breaking down a James Taylor 1970 classic that showcased his musical talent
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The Absorption of Grace that began 2,000 years ago
The Absorption of Grace that began 2,000 years ago
By Ralph Hathaway
Christ's Body and Blood is real and forever
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Fire of Charity: Reflection for 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fire of Charity: Reflection for 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Christ talks about fire in the Gospel of Luke. Yet, the fire he speaks of is not the one to destroy but to purify
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The Early Church Fathers on Mary the Mother of God
The Early Church Fathers on Mary the Mother of God
By Sebastian R. Fama
In Luke 1:43 Elizabeth refers to Mary as, “The mother of my Lord.” Jesus is Lord because He is God. So, the mother of my Lord is another way of saying the mother of my God. Or simply put, The Mother of God. As the early Church Fathers illustrate, this was believed from the earliest days.
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Baptism: adult versus infant
Baptism: adult versus infant
By The Catholic Nurse
Baptism is salvific. God wants to His sons & daughters--why wait?
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Peace or Division, Fire on the Earth: Reflections on the Readings for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Peace or Division, Fire on the Earth: Reflections on the Readings for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
Fire is often a symbol of the Holy Spirit. With the help of the Holy Spirit we become committed to Jesus and to our Faith. This is what Jesus is asking for. It is His continued message to put God first so that good things (e.g., Christ's peace) will follow.
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