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Supernatural Warfare part three
Supernatural Warfare part three
By Richard Maffeo
The breastplate of righteousness and the shield of faith: What about them?
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Live A Life of Hope: Reflection for 6th Sunday of Easter
Live A Life of Hope: Reflection for 6th Sunday of Easter
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Jesus is still with us. He never abandoned us. He is fully present in our hearts and minds.
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Catholic Dates to Remember
Catholic Dates to Remember
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Never forget the dates when you receive the sacraments of initiation. Always remember your roots. Always remember the important dates as a Faithful Catholic
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The Smaller, Leaner Church
The Smaller, Leaner Church
By Nathan James Rawlins
A critique of the common and harmful ethos spoken of as the "smaller, leaner Church."
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The Pearl of Great Price - A Poem on the Christian Adventure
The Pearl of Great Price - A Poem on the Christian Adventure
By Emma Savageau
The call to the Christian life is an epic adventure, but what happens to the one who leaves everything behind for the Pearl of Great Price?
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Sacrifice and the Swiss Guard
Sacrifice and the Swiss Guard
By Daniel Mark
The Swiss Guard are not simply ceremonial. They sacrificed so much for the safety of the Pope.
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Why Me, Lord?
Why Me, Lord?
By Daniel Mark
Suffering brings us to Christ though it is not easy to endure.
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God’s Response to Our Troubles
God’s Response to Our Troubles
By Katie Zalany
I used to think God wasn’t hearing my prayers for relief and resolution in times of trouble, but as I see the pattern of response I’ve received to difficulties over time, I’ve realized that this is often God’s answer to our troubles.
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Answers to Prayer – Just Beyond the Horizon
Answers to Prayer – Just Beyond the Horizon
By J. L. Smyth
As humans, we live hectic lives with uncertainty. It’s easy to succumb to having anxiety about the known. However, the Lord repeats the command, “Do not be afraid.” By reading scripture with intention of assimilating what Jesus said, we may alleviate a great deal of what worries us.
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Why the Crucifix?
Why the Crucifix?
By Richard Horrell
This writing emphasizes the significance of the Crucifix in the Catholic faith, as a reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the forgiveness we can receive through His suffering. The author shares his personal experience of finding peace and strength in its presence. The importance of embracing both suffering and joy in our faith journey is also highlighted.
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Operation True Cross is Inspirational
Operation True Cross is Inspirational
By Susan Ciancio
Every once in a while, we come across people who are making a difference. And to all those people, we say thank you. But one story in particular has hit close to home recently, and it is with pride that I share the story of an 83-year-old man who got on a plane to join a friend who is walking, praying, and fasting for our country. That man is my father, Richard Lochner.
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Real Friendship Exists in Christ
Real Friendship Exists in Christ
By Daniel Mark
Friendship is a word that is thrown around. Real friendship exists only in Christ.
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It's Time To Exit Time
It's Time To Exit Time
By Elena Sapphire
It’s time to exit time and dwell within the realm of eternity. The Kingdom of God is within us, and we must enter into the depths of our souls, into our true selves to discover the throne room of God in our center, and allow Christ to be the King of our Hearts.
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How will the world end?
How will the world end?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
From Martin de Tours to Y2K, there have been countless predictions about when and how the world would end. We know with certainty it will happen. How?
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What My Mother Taught Me About Money
What My Mother Taught Me About Money
By A Faithful Steward
This Mother's Day tell your mom what she taught you and how much you love her instead of sending her a canned message through an off-the-shelf card.
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Lord of the World and God's Absence
Lord of the World and God's Absence
By Nathaniel Slattery
A couple of excerpts from Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World and thoughts on the silence of God.
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The Compass of Faith
The Compass of Faith
By J. L. Smyth
Humans tend to struggle with change. Moving away from everything one has known is unsettling, and there is sometimes a culture shock and a necessary period of adjustment. Faith acts as a compass guiding our daily lives as we navigate new experiences and locales, and the day-to-day. We can always count on God to guide us when we continually reach out to Him for guidance, peace, and fortitude.
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