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Protect an Unborn Baby, Right Now
Protect an Unborn Baby, Right Now
By Gabriella Batel
We have a chance to help protect a precious baby from abortion—right now.
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Assessing Spiritual Progress
Assessing Spiritual Progress
By Ricardo Zamora
As a new Catholic, I found it hard to assess my progress in the spiritual life. I was directed to assessing the "sweetness" or "bitterness" as it relates to the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. I outline how those are defined by St. Thomas Aquinas with some of my reflections.
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The Parable of the Unfaithful Servant
The Parable of the Unfaithful Servant
By Loreen Marie Derry
The parables of Jesus are a mystery.  In this series from Journeying with Jesus Through the Parables, we continue to walk with Jesus as he talks about the Kingdom of God. Who is the faithful servant who chooses to follow the Lord?  What does this mean for your life?
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Reaching the Young
Reaching the Young
By Stephen Clark
information about God is not really enough; we need an encounter with the living God to catalyse a life of faith and an on-going life in Him.
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Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit?
Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit?
By Loreen Marie Derry
Description: In this article, I reflect upon the question that many people may be pondering: Who is the Holy Spirit? What is so unique about the Spirit's action in our lives. Why do we need the Holy Spirit? It sounds sacrilegious to wonder about these things, but we all have questions about our faith. Walk with me and explore why the Holy Spirit is so important to our Catholic lives.
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Alabaster Jar of Anti-Sacramental Mystery Part III: Is Liberalism Anticipated in the Bible? Probably, Yes! Read On!
Alabaster Jar of Anti-Sacramental Mystery Part III: Is Liberalism Anticipated in the Bible? Probably, Yes! Read On!
By Scott Pauline
Liberal Christianity reduces the church to merely a community of corporal works of Mercy. Three sacraments initiates initiate us into the community of the church like the three loads of the Easter vigil at midnight The alabaster jar is worth 300 days ages and Judas betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
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In Prayer, as in Comedy, Timing Is Important
In Prayer, as in Comedy, Timing Is Important
By James Moore
An empty prayer promise is as useless as a half-told joke.
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POWERLESS
POWERLESS
By Loreen Marie Derry
In this poem, I am in the midst of turning my life around. I am full of fear and downcast because I do not have the personal strength to come to the Lord. I need to put my trust in the Lord, not my own strength. This is a poem reflection, in which I explore the poem, and invite you to put yourself into the poem and reflect or journal about what it means to you.
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You Learn to Speak by Speaking....
You Learn to Speak by Speaking....
By Daniel Mark
Christ alone gives us clarity.
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Please Pass the Feathers
Please Pass the Feathers
By Monica Biedronka
Do you pray for more faith and love? What about more hope?
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How Grateful Are We? Fostering Gratitude in Our Lives
How Grateful Are We? Fostering Gratitude in Our Lives
By Emily Berns
How do we react when we encounter trials in our lives? Are we grateful for them and the things we've received from God thus far? Learning to feel grateful even during trials will help increase our confidence that God is with us and will carry us through
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What Are You Worried About?
What Are You Worried About?
By Dave Mishur
Faith and trust in God is the secret to overcoming anxiety and worry over the troublesome state of today's world.
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No Matter What You Have Done, You Are Still A Loved Child of God!
No Matter What You Have Done, You Are Still A Loved Child of God!
By Troy Kroening
We are weak and fall into sin much more than we would like. But Our Father is always there!
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I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine
By Richard Maffeo
What might it be like for the genuine Christian in those first moments after death?
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A Lesson Found in Jewels
A Lesson Found in Jewels
By Katie Zalany
Today is a day to reflect on the "jewels" of our lives, and if Jesus is the #1 jewel we'd sell everything else for.
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The Fourth Commandment - Part 3
The Fourth Commandment - Part 3
By Tom Stidl
A description of the parental duties to children
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Godly ways to gain more self-confidence
Godly ways to gain more self-confidence
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis discusses the concept of Godly confidence. As Catholics, our confidence should not come because of things such as wealth, power, good looks, or other matters. Anne discusses ways to gain a confidence that will help us to focus on what matters most to God in terms of our outward confidence. Learn more in this article.
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