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Greater is He
Greater is He
By Richard Maffeo
Persecutions, catastrophes, disasters -- all common experiences to humanity. How can the Christian not only respond, but overcome?
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Shrines of Italy: Church of James the Less
Shrines of Italy: Church of James the Less
By Christopher McCarthy
Shrines of Italy: Church of James the Less
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Classic Work Delivers Solutions to Modern Atheism and Morality Maelstroms
Classic Work Delivers Solutions to Modern Atheism and Morality Maelstroms
By Mary Beth Bracy
Popular preacher Fr. P. J. Gannon, S.J. tackles issues of Christian ethics and morality for our times.
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Clerical Sexual Abuse (Part 2); My Experience
Clerical Sexual Abuse (Part 2); My Experience
By John Roskoski
The author shares his experiences with the infamous sexual abuse scandal that rocked the Church. Today, the writer shares how his Spiritual Director violated their relationship and made a sexual advance that was unwelcome and had lasting impacts.
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Rejoice With Me Because I Have Found My Lost Sheep
Rejoice With Me Because I Have Found My Lost Sheep
By Deacon Greg Lambert
Sin and Repentance
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Siberian Spring
Siberian Spring
By Stephen Clark
It’s not the only thing that has gone cold in Europe though; they made the same mistake as the Soviets, as Solzhenitsyn put it describing his nation’s woes “Men have forgotten God”
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Clerical Sexual Abuse (Part 1)
Clerical Sexual Abuse (Part 1)
By John Roskoski
Pope Francis is once more reminding the Church of the evils of sexual abuse. While some have called his warnings little more than rhetoric, we must observe the power of Pope Francis' warnings. He has a long history of condemning such abuses and he has delivered, perhaps, his most powerful words to date.
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Five Ways to Make Your Retreat Fruitful
Five Ways to Make Your Retreat Fruitful
By The Catholic Philadelphian
For six years, I've picked up five ways to get the most out of your next, second, or next retreat. Retreats are not as complicated as many think.
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Why does God allow evil?
Why does God allow evil?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
It’s one of life’s greatest questions. Why is there evil in the world? At some point in life, most Christians have asked themselves that same question. Amelia Monroe Carlson takes a look at how Job wrestled with this question in the Bible.
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A Tale Two Tables - What the World Gained and Then Lost Again
A Tale Two Tables - What the World Gained and Then Lost Again
By Amy Schisler
The family table was once a gathering place for everyone, and all were welcome. Today, we've relegated it to a catch-all where there's hardly space to sit a plate. How many things have we lost without the sacredness of the family table?
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25 years since St. Teresa of Calcutta's passing
25 years since St. Teresa of Calcutta's passing
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis discusses the 25th anniversary of the passing of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Mother Teresa. There is much to learn about this great saint. In this article, Anne brings forth three of her most famous quotes and comments on each one. Enjoy, and feel free to share!
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Labor and Management - A Catholic View
Labor and Management - A Catholic View
By Tom Stidl
An article written to enhance the holiday spirit.
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Judas Did Not Have to Be Remembered as the Betrayer: A Personal Reflection on Free Will
Judas Did Not Have to Be Remembered as the Betrayer: A Personal Reflection on Free Will
By Melayna Alicea
A personal reflection on Judas, his end as "the betrayer," and our own choices we make through free will.
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Shrines of Italy: San Giacomo Apostolo
Shrines of Italy: San Giacomo Apostolo
By Christopher McCarthy
Shrines of Italy: San Giacomo Apostolo
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Do You Have a Heavy Cross to Carry?
Do You Have a Heavy Cross to Carry?
By Katie Zalany
Let today remind you that carrying a cross is part of being a disciple. It’s not something we can escape or run away from as a disciple, but something we must take up, accept, and ask for strength to carry.
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“Forgive us our trespasses, as we … uh …”
“Forgive us our trespasses, as we … uh …”
By Troy Kroening
Help us to forgive our neighbor as You did while agonizing on the Cross asking Our Father to “forgive them, they know not what they do.” Amen.
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The Worst Sin
The Worst Sin
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis talks about the fact that scripture states that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the worst sin. With this said, what does this exactly mean for us as Catholics who wish to become saints and enter Heaven some day? Here is one hint: being a police officer for the sins of others is not the door to sainthood. Learn more in this article.
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