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Sin in the Church? Of Course — That’s the Point of the Cross
Sin in the Church? Of Course — That’s the Point of the Cross
By Richard Horrell
Yes, the Catholic Church has sinners — grave ones. But that’s precisely why Christ founded it. This compelling piece confronts scandals, pain, and hypocrisy with brutal honesty and unshakable hope. It points us not to excuses, but to the Cross — where mercy meets misery and redemption begins. Don’t just look at the wounds of the Church. Look at the Wounded One.
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Did God plan our personality traits? Are they inherited? Why are we as we are?
Did God plan our personality traits? Are they inherited? Why are we as we are?
By Eileen Renders
This writing involves consideration, and understanding of how we evolve, and grow spiritually.
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Lord Send Out Your Spirit: Reflections on the Readings for Pentecost Sunday, Mass During the Day, Cycle C
Lord Send Out Your Spirit: Reflections on the Readings for Pentecost Sunday, Mass During the Day, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church. As Jesus declared of Peter "on this Rock I will build my Church," Peter takes a prominent role in converting 3000 after the Spirit descends on him and the disciples. Let the Spirit work in you as well to grow your Faith.
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Our Sacred Stories
Our Sacred Stories
By Marianne Giltner
Our Sacred Stories
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How Do We "See" The Holy Spirit?
How Do We "See" The Holy Spirit?
By Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S
Art sparks our intellect and imagination to visualize the unseen forces and figures of the Holy Catholic Church, particularly with respect to the Holy Trinity, and more specifically the Holy Spirit. A recent personal journey in that regard, though, demonstrated that blind faith best helps us grasp Truth, beyond the abstract man made imagery of the Holy Spirit.
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Catholic Strategic Thought for Daily Living
Catholic Strategic Thought for Daily Living
By Stephen Steiniger
The Catholic belief system for the human person contains a vision, central value, and mission. This vision, central value, and mission guide a person's daily life. Knowing and understanding this vision, central value, and mission offers the person the best way to live their daily life—which is as a son or daughter of God.
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'Beautiful and Profound' Book Unlocks the Mystery of Consecrated Virginity
'Beautiful and Profound' Book Unlocks the Mystery of Consecrated Virginity
By Mary Beth Bracy
Erin Kinsella shares history, spirituality, practical knowledge, and experiences of living this ancient vocation.
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WANTED: Lepers and Prophets!
WANTED: Lepers and Prophets!
By Michael Seagriff
We need more lepers and prophets – those willing to speak the Truth, to challenge souls and to encourage and assist our priests and fellow parishioners in restoring a sense of the Sacred within our Churches, in the manner in which Holy Mass is celebrated and the Sacred Eucharist is treated. And, of course, the willingness to suffer the consequences for having the courage and faith to do so.
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Gearing for the Journey
Gearing for the Journey
By Mary Olivia Patiño
We are equipped with certain gifts, skills, talents to accomplish our goals. Some, we learn through much work, trial, error, or a 'restarting' or remapping of our goals. In mapping out our journey, let us see clearly that God accompanies us through every road or challenge. He is always at our side to listen, to guide, to turn to when the going gets rough. Let us have hope!
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Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur
By Richard Maffeo
What does it take to please God?
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Hello Gabriel
Hello Gabriel
By Marianne Giltner
Hello Gabriel
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Gifts
Gifts
By Marianne Giltner
Gifts
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Revisiting the Death Penalty
Revisiting the Death Penalty
By Paul Murano, Ph.D.
What is the Church's teaching on capital punishment? Has it essentially changed? Will Pope Leo XIV further clarify it?
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Stop Playing Holy If You’re Dressing Like the World
Stop Playing Holy If You’re Dressing Like the World
By Laura Rosenberg
What if the way you're dressing is preaching a louder message than your prayers?
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You can't please everyone
You can't please everyone
By Adam Charles Hovey
Really, you SHOULD only worry what God thinks.
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Calling in the Cavalry
Calling in the Cavalry
By Christy Romero
I am so thankful to be part of the Catholic Church because we have such a strong brigade of prayer warriors, both above and below. Thank you, my heavenly and human cavalry, for always coming to the rescue at a moment’s notice.
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A Call to Make the Queenship of Mary a Holy Day of Obligation
A Call to Make the Queenship of Mary a Holy Day of Obligation
By Stephen Steiniger
I argue the current ranking of the Queenship of Mary as a memorial is unacceptable. I argue the Queenship deserves to be a holy day of obligation and solemnity. There is a connection between the Assumption and Queenship that is explored. The more we honor and praise Mary, the more she can help us.
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