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Are You a Catholic Consumer or Disciple?
Are You a Catholic Consumer or Disciple?
By Katie Zalany
Today, it may be helpful to reflect on a few simple questions about where are you in relationship to the vineyard: Are you a consumer drinking its wine and enjoying its fruit? Are you the passer-by taking in the sights and pleasuring in its beauty? Or are you the laborer working in the vineyard to produce its fruit?
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We are all slaves
We are all slaves
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
As Christians, we are all slaves. But, what does that look like?
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Sometimes we need a Coach in the Pulpit
Sometimes we need a Coach in the Pulpit
By Larry Peterson
The people in the pews need guidance about how to evangelize. The priests in the pulpit should be our coaches on how to do it.
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Truly Accompanying Others and the Synod on Synodality
Truly Accompanying Others and the Synod on Synodality
By Emily Berns
The Synod on Synodality, which begins in October, threatens to undermine the authority of the Church and allow modern issues and secular law to creep in and affect Her. This is not truly accompanying others and we must pray and fast for the synod's participants.
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How the Holy Spirit Saved the Heart of a Lonely Widower
How the Holy Spirit Saved the Heart of a Lonely Widower
By Larry Peterson
The story from an EMHC surrounding his weekly Sunday visit to a 90 year old widower.deals with cremation
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Why Love is the greatest of Faith, Hope & Love
Why Love is the greatest of Faith, Hope & Love
By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology
Only LOVE will last beyond the grave!
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Faith is a gift, not a right
Faith is a gift, not a right
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
We are not entitled to faith and, as a result, we should not expect everyone we meet to have faith. It is a gift, not a right.
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The Proper Placement of the Tabernacle and Why it Matters
The Proper Placement of the Tabernacle and Why it Matters
By Emily Berns
The tabernacle containing the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ should always be the focal point in any Catholic church and should always tell the faithful without a doubt that this is Who we worship. The effort in some churches to move the tabernacle will confuse the faithful and ultimately lead to the point of the Mass being something other than the worship of God.
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Faith Formation at Home Part 2: It’s Elementary
Faith Formation at Home Part 2: It’s Elementary
By Caroline Godin
In a world where faith formation is being dumbed down or lost completely, this three-part series will discuss how we can bring it back to families. This part will dive into some elementary examples of enhancing faith formation in and out of a religious education program.
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"Hand Me Downs" and Our Faith
"Hand Me Downs" and Our Faith
By Katie
From looking at seasons of life, to teenagers who don't want to go and "shop", we can all learn & grow from each other when taking to time to appreciate those who gave us the Deposit of Faith! Having teens plan for purchases such as clothing is an important skill, as is growing in that Faith. It doesn't just happen on its own, and it requires time and investment. Sign Up!!
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The Sign of Peace: More Awkward Than Usual
The Sign of Peace: More Awkward Than Usual
By Gary Sullivan
Is it me or is the sign of peace more awkward than usual post-Covid?
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A Tale of Two Priests
A Tale of Two Priests
By Lorrie McNickle
Have you had a special priest in your life? One that turned your life upside down and fanned the flames of your spirit? I have, and here is the story. It wasn't an easy process or experience, but the payoff is literally out of this world!
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Are relics superstition or supernatural?
Are relics superstition or supernatural?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Relics are not some type of mystical magic or superstition. It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and has a direct impact on our faith.
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The Ad Orientem Posture
The Ad Orientem Posture
By Emily Berns
The ad orientem posture of the priest has been much maligned, but it is the most reverent and proper way to celebrate the Mass, calling the attention of everyone present to God and inviting them to worship Him in the fullest way. It underscores the Mass as a sacrifice instead of a meal to be celebrated by everyone together.
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Remember where you came from
Remember where you came from
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
It is only in remembering where we came from that enables us to avoid a return to the slavery of sin.
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What does it take for you to give up Jesus?
What does it take for you to give up Jesus?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
What would it take for you to betray Jesus and sell out the Lord? Don't be so bold to think you have not already done it.
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How to properly dispose of broken rosaries, other sacred objects
How to properly dispose of broken rosaries, other sacred objects
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
How should we dispose of sacramentals? Why should we be concerned with proper disposal? Is improper disposal a sin? Here's your guide to these questions.
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