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Fruit of the Tree of Life
Fruit of the Tree of Life
By Faith-Full Writer
Many people think that Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden as punishment after they ate the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. But, if you read Genesis chapter 3 closely, that’s not entirely accurate.
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Silence is deafening when your conscience is talking
Silence is deafening when your conscience is talking
By Troy Kroening
No matter what we do, there is always noise. The TV is on, music is playing, talking to someone, and the list goes on. So much of our lives is cluttered with noise. Not that it is all bad, but if we never take a break from the noise, we never recollect ourselves.
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Two Powerful Rules of the Spiritual Life that Never Change
Two Powerful Rules of the Spiritual Life that Never Change
By John Horvat
In the spiritual life, there are rules that help the Catholic in the quest for sanctity. Some of these are general rules that apply to the weaknesses of our fallen nature. According to the noted Catholic thinker, Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliviera, two rules of the spiritual life never change.
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Safe with Jesus
Safe with Jesus
By Katie Zalany
I was sitting in my church's Blessed Sacrament chapel one evening and I thought to myself: I feel so safe here. I don't want to leave.
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Saint Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta saw the Hand of God in everything around her
Saint Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta saw the Hand of God in everything around her
By Larry Peterson
There are those people that are seemingly in-tune with the Holy Spirit from their earliest years. They sense His presence, understand His desires, and do their best to accommodate His requests. Such was the woman known as Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta.
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Jesus... I follow you
Jesus... I follow you
By George Calleja
Jesus, the source of my life The Saviour The Son of God
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Lay Your Healing Hands on Me
Lay Your Healing Hands on Me
By Katie Zalany
Lately, I have been yearning for healing. Healing words. Healing touch. Healing sacraments. Healing prayers. Healing relationships.
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Time for a Digital Sabbath Rest
Time for a Digital Sabbath Rest
By Bill Dunn
A few months ago, I mentioned my friend in Israel, Alan. He is a devout Jew and faithfully observes the Sabbath each week. From sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday, he and his family detach themselves from the hectic, modern world: no work, no travel, no TV. They just rest and pray and enjoy each other’s company.
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Justice In Our World- Justice At What Cost?
Justice In Our World- Justice At What Cost?
By Michael Cunningham
In a world where injustice apparently happens all of the time there are two questions that almost immediately come to mind. First. ¨How can there be a God that allows all these bad things to happen to good people?” Second, Ïf God has the power to stop these things, why does he not do so?¨
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Freedom Came Unexpectedly
Freedom Came Unexpectedly
By Katie Zalany
In late October, I made my third order profession. I expected to feel energized, joyful, at peace, and a bit scared on that day. I felt all of those things. What I didn’t expect to feel is a profound inner freedom.
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A Way to Conquer Your Sins of Relationship
A Way to Conquer Your Sins of Relationship
By Katie Zalany
Over the years, I've heard many pieces of guidance on how to conquer your sins of relationship with others -- whether its selfish desires, making those relationships idols, envy, or struggling to love the person.
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The Mystical Body and The Liturgy
The Mystical Body and The Liturgy
By Susan Skinner
I was at daily Mass the other day participating and observing my surroundings. I noticed how different people made all kinds of different gestures. Some raising hands in the air. Others off to their sides. Still others put there hands in a traditional prayer position. I felt God tell me interiorly how much he loves when people pray sincerely with their hearts and how much he loves each
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We Don't Need To Go to Church to Love Jesus!
We Don't Need To Go to Church to Love Jesus!
By Lorrie McNickle
A few weeks ago I was scrolling through my facebook page and came across a meme that has not stopped bugging me since I first saw it.
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ENTER INTO HIS GATES --WITH A SMILE!
ENTER INTO HIS GATES --WITH A SMILE!
By Elizabeth Thomas
My eyes noticed a family coming into Mass last night--and noticed that there was not one smile on any of the faces. More like the 'another week, another Mass ---and we have to come' look. As Mass continued, smileless faces were noticed more and more. Then the questions began in my heart. Why? What is wrong with this picture?
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The "Angel of Dachau" stared into the faces of the dying every day and never turned away—
The "Angel of Dachau" stared into the faces of the dying every day and never turned away—
By Larry Peterson
The first concentration camp to be opened by the Nazis was known as Dachau. It opened in 1933 under the direction of Hitler’s primary henchman, Heinrich Himmler. The initial idea was for Dachau to house political prisoners, but it quickly evolved into a death camp primarily for Jews.
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Coming out of the Darkness
Coming out of the Darkness
By Susan Skinner
This is the story of my friend, Joshua Ridgeway. He came through our RCIA program last year. I post it here in his own words straight from his heart. I am so proud to have walked with him on this journey and I hope the Lord pours abundant blessings over him as he continues. Please keep him sincerely in your prayers.
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Pouring Love
Pouring Love
By Susan Skinner
I have been struggling a lot recently feeling the weight and attack from all sides. I am raising two teenage boys, and a tween daughter and there are days I feel defeated. Like I am battling the entire world by myself. And then God reminds me I have a Savior.
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