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“If Jesus is risen, why do Catholics keep Him on the Cross?”
“If Jesus is risen, why do Catholics keep Him on the Cross?”
By Richard Horrell
“The Crucifix is not a symbol of defeat but the Tree of Life—the place where love bore its greatest fruit. In gazing upon Christ crucified, we discover not shame, but the measure of our worth and the doorway to eternal joy.”
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Help save America
Help save America
By Marianne Giltner
Help save America
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We Must Persevere in Prayer, Just Like St. Monica
We Must Persevere in Prayer, Just Like St. Monica
By Christy Romero
We must thank St. Monica for her perseverance and patience. And just like her, we must not lose hope when God takes His time to answer our prayers. Even if we cannot see it, He is working behind the scenes.
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The Book of James 1:2
The Book of James 1:2
By Anne Jeffries
When is enough enough. Lightening the load
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I Believe in God Because the Planets Don't Colliode
I Believe in God Because the Planets Don't Colliode
By Virginia Rhys Anson OFS
Decades ago, while monitoring the college library with nothing else to do, I decided to read Aquinas’s proof for the existence of God. I will reveal that he nearly gave me a headache. Multiple times reading these paragraphs of his proof, I finally realized that his proof was similar to why I believe that God exists. The universe is synchronous throughout. The planets don't collide.
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Feelings of Fear and Awe: Reflections on the Readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Feelings of Fear and Awe: Reflections on the Readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
“Are you ashamed to be corrected? This is the vice of the proud.” (St. Augustine, City of God) Jesus came to call sinners and He called them to correction for their sins. It takes humility to recognize one's sinfulness and to become obedient to the will of God. But, as today's readings tell us, it is through humility that we will be raised up.
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How the spirit differs from our Soul
How the spirit differs from our Soul
By Eileen Renders
Often we hear the words Soul, and Spirit, yet we are not aware of how they differ from one another. This article is to provide a better understanding.
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Have mercy on us and on the whole world
Have mercy on us and on the whole world
By Marianne Giltner
Have mercy on us and on the whole world
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Saint Monica
Saint Monica
By Marianne Giltner
Saint Monica
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Love your enemies
Love your enemies
By Adam Charles Hovey
Quite possibly the hardest thing Christians are obligated to do.
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Get a rhythm
Get a rhythm
By Marianne Giltner
Get a rhythm
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A Letter on the Gift of Suffering and the Crucifix
A Letter on the Gift of Suffering and the Crucifix
By Richard Horrell
A heartfelt reflection on why Catholics keep the Crucifix — not an empty cross — at the center of faith. Far from a symbol of defeat, the Crucifix reveals the meaning of suffering, the depth of God’s love, and the courage to face death with hope.
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God is Outpouring His Spirit Like Never Before
God is Outpouring His Spirit Like Never Before
By Kevin J. Banet
There is no telling (with certainty) whether “the end is near,” but one thing we can be certain of is that the death rate remains at 100%. Our personal end is always near, with our short time on earth. We know that God exhibits justice, but we also know that God is merciful, and we need to run to God every chance we can get.
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St Louis and St Joseph Calasanz
St Louis and St Joseph Calasanz
By Marianne Giltner
St Louis and St Joseph Calasanz
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When Life Hits Harder Than Sin
When Life Hits Harder Than Sin
By Annie Pieadadi D'Costa
Life often hits where sin never dares — in loss, failure, depression, and despair. But even when life’s blows feel heavier than sin, Christ’s mercy proves stronger. This poem is a raw dialogue with Life itself, ending with the unshakable truth: mercy still has the last word.
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Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue
By Richard Maffeo
God is on a rescue mission -- looking for YOU.
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Endure Your Trials as Discipline
Endure Your Trials as Discipline
By Katie Zalany
In today’s second reading, we hear that we are to endure our trials as discipline, and that discipline, while appearing painful, brings forth the fruit of righteousness for those who accept it. In other words, short-term pain for long-term gain.
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