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Adoration: Growing in relationship with Jesus
Adoration: Growing in relationship with Jesus
By Nancy Lessard
This article is about the personal experiences of being in relationship with Jesus and growing that relationship through adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Remember the Z Axis
Remember the Z Axis
By J.B. Toner
A stark proposal
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7 ways to gain indulgences during Lent
7 ways to gain indulgences during Lent
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Lent, as a penitential season and often associated with what we “give up”, is a beautiful time when the people of God are brought back to the focus of the faith. There are 7 ways we can obtain a plenary indulgence during Lent.
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Green Nails, Red Nails
Green Nails, Red Nails
By J.B. Toner
The Woke Fiction vs. The Crucifixion
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An Offering of Ashes
An Offering of Ashes
By Thomas J. McIntyre
Therefore, I was certain that one of the hymns for Mass would be “Ashes” by Tom Conry. I use the term “hymn” loosely, of course, as this is one of the aforementioned contents of Catholic hymnals that I believe does not fit the classical Catholic understanding of what sacred music is meant to be and do. However, words from the second verse struck me...
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Removing Holy Water Fonts During Lent Is Diabolical
Removing Holy Water Fonts During Lent Is Diabolical
By Jacinta
A somewhat popular practice that came about in the Catholic Church after Vatican II is the removal of holy water from Churches during Lent. The pastors sometimes replace the holy water with sand, rocks or even cacti to promote a supposedly "desert experience". But this is a diabolical practice...
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The best thing to give up for Lent (and it’s not chocolate)
The best thing to give up for Lent (and it’s not chocolate)
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Many Catholics choose to give up chocolate, sweets, junk food or sodas for Lent. However, that's not the greatest thing to give up this Lent.
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Dr. Scott Hahn: Getting the most out of Lent
Dr. Scott Hahn: Getting the most out of Lent
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Lent is the season we prepare ourselves for such a holy event. We should carefully consider how we can spend Lent doing more than enjoying fish at the Knights of Columbus’ Fish Fry, giving up snack food for 40 days, and making plans for Easter egg hunts with our children.
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The Ongoing and Unjust Persecution of a Holy Priest
The Ongoing and Unjust Persecution of a Holy Priest
By B. Michael Addison
A review and assessment of the persecution of a holy priest.
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White Washed Tombs
White Washed Tombs
By Stephen Clark
I could easily imagine her guardian angel collecting those tears and whisking them up to the throne of God. He is really for the poor.
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Catechizing the Unchurched
Catechizing the Unchurched
By Caroline Godin
Many more teens come to Confirmation class than actually come to Mass weekly. How can we capitalize on this chance to bring them and their family closer to God and back to the Church?
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You will do greater things..
You will do greater things..
By Stephen Clark
Surely we can do the same, and when you think about it, as our church has God given authority, would He not pour His Spirit out on us all the more, if we ask for it ?
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Where are the Men ?
Where are the Men ?
By Stephen Clark
What image comes to mind when we think of our Saviour ? Is he a wild, potent stallion galloping across a plain; or a compliant young gelding being led around an enclosure;
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Two decades of baptisms declared invalid
Two decades of baptisms declared invalid
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The Diocese of Phoenix has declared baptisms by one priest, across the span of two decades and two continents, to be invalid due to improper verbiage used during the sacrament. Now, they're looking to locate those impacted and remedy the situation.
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Don’t be rude at Mass
Don’t be rude at Mass
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
If you attend Mass, you have probably been rude to Jesus. If we invited someone over for dinner and we were treated like we treat Jesus, most of us would not invite that individual back to our home. What is more important than Jesus? That is a question only you can answer.
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Adoration and Teens
Adoration and Teens
By Caroline Godin
Some think teens can't handle a devotion as serious as Eucharistic Adoration. You'd be surprised what they can do, and what they may like.
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World Day for Consecration: Saying Yes to the Next One
World Day for Consecration: Saying Yes to the Next One
By Meritt Petrone
In light of World Day for Consecrated Life I invite you into the yes that belongs to each of us, no matter how we have been called.
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