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Five Reasons We Have to Carry Our Cross
Five Reasons We Have to Carry Our Cross
By Terri Thomas
When Jesus uses the word “cross” he is referring to suffering as an “instrument of salvation.” This makes sense in reference to his suffering and death but many Christians wonder, isn’t what Jesus did enough? Why do we have to carry our crosses?
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Reflections on St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians
Reflections on St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians
By E.M. McCarthy
(These are some reflections I wrote at the request of the leader of our local adoration chapel for our October Holy Hour of Reparation:) Reading: St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, Chapter 4: 1-13
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The Smoke of Satan
The Smoke of Satan
By Lorrie McNickle
Sometimes truth, fact and real life is crazier and stranger than fiction! Why wouldn't the effort and conspiracy to infiltrate and destroy the Church from within be any exception? The story of salvation is absolutely incredible and mind blowing if you take the time and effort to learn it.
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For the Cast Off Wife
For the Cast Off Wife
By Katie Zalany
I would have been married ten years this year on November 7. The beautiful fall day we were married on will never escape my memory. But I am not celebrating that anniversary for I am the cast off, forsaken wife. The one a man left. The one God took away from me too soon.
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"The Amazon: New Paths for the Church and for Integral Ecology"
"The Amazon: New Paths for the Church and for Integral Ecology"
By E.M. McCarthy
The Amazon synod is taking place during October 2019 which discusses the Catholic Church in the Amazon region. As with the general synod in Ireland in May, and the Marriage synods in 2014 and 2015, modern problems are addressed in these meetings. Basically a synod is an academic meeting used to discuss issues related to the Church today.
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Enough Already!! End it!
Enough Already!! End it!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Lord have Mercy!!! Is it just me--or there many of you wondering, "What ever is happening in our world?"
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You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek
You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek
By Susan Skinner
Recently I was saddened to read about a popular Priest who has asked to leave the Priesthood. I am not here to judge him and whatever his journey may have been that led him to this conclusion. That is for God to deal with.
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Trusting God when it does not make sense.
Trusting God when it does not make sense.
By Troy Kroening
There are times in our lives where we feel God pulling us in one direction, but it does not make any sense to us. I know that I have and still do ignore God’s pull.
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Living The Worthy Life - Going To The Past For The Future
Living The Worthy Life - Going To The Past For The Future
By Michael Cunningham
Can you imagine today a Democratic President saying these remarks? Can you imagine a Democratic Candidate for President endorsing these remarks today? Well if you can’t, I do not really blame you- a great deal has changed in the United States since 1943. However, something that hasn’t changed is the topic of this essay-moral education and the responsibility of training the youth of our country.
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Are you contemplating on the mysteries of the rosary, the way the Church suggests? If not, here is a quick start-up guide.
Are you contemplating on the mysteries of the rosary, the way the Church suggests? If not, here is a quick start-up guide.
By Joby Provido
On October 16, 2002, Pope St. John Paul II shared with the faithful his apostolic letter entitled Rosarium Virginis Mariae (The Rosary of the Virgin Mary). In that letter, the word “contemplate” appears sixty-seven times. The way “contemplation” is used in the letter does not mean infused contemplation, which is something that cannot be produced, but “to think about.”
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Standing on Sand
Standing on Sand
By Susan Skinner
The past couple of months have interiorly been difficult for me and I have been trying to talk to the Lord about it. There was a barrage of things that took place, starting with the dog, to some family turmoil, to sickness. All of it was coming at me from outside. From other people, places and things. There were just so many things I could not control. I was feeling pummelled.
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Ah-choo! Jesus Bless You
Ah-choo! Jesus Bless You
By Bill Dunn
Have you ever noticed how often people use the word God in everyday speech? We say things such as “Oh my God!” (also known as OMG in text message shorthand). We say, “God bless you,” “God forbid,” “By the grace of God,” “For the love of God,” “For God’s sake,” “It was an act of God,” “The wrath of God,” “Honest to God,” and, “Thank God it’s Friday!” (the famous TGIF).
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Our Lady of Fatima the Prophet
Our Lady of Fatima the Prophet
By E.M. McCarthy
On Oct 13, 1917 three children from Fatima, Portugal became a part of a historical phenomenon when a beautiful lady from heaven told them, “I am the Lady of the Rosary.”
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Redefining Conflict
Redefining Conflict
By Alexis Grace
As Catholic Christians we will often find ourselves caught in conflict and in disagreement with others. Considering the state of the secular culture, and the positions we hold as those who practice faith, this is to be expected.
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Contemplation: A Long Loving Look
Contemplation: A Long Loving Look
By Katie Zalany
This past summer on a retreat, I heard contemplation referred to as a “long loving look at the Divine.” In that long loving look is where we experience God.
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The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Event With Jeff Cavins
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Event With Jeff Cavins
By William Hemsworth
On September 28, I had the great honor of attending The Great Adventure Bible in A Day event presented by Jeff Cavins. The event was help in the auditorium at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. The event was sold out, and I was able to learn about the Bible with 700 of my closest friends from one of the world’s greatest Bible teachers.
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'My Soul Thirsts for God, For the Living God'
'My Soul Thirsts for God, For the Living God'
By David Torkington
I am as delighted as all other orthodox Catholics that the Spanish Bishops have spoken out against all forms of prayer involving Eastern meditation techniques and the mindfulness movement in their document, My Soul Thirsts for God, for the Living God: A Doctrinal Orientation on Christian Prayer (published 3rd September 2019). But is it too little, too late?
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