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The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey and Epiphany
The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey and Epiphany
By Fr. Michael J. Denk
You may or may not know that the Author of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings series was a devout Catholic (even one of his sons became a Catholic Priest). He was so Catholic that his faith poured out into his life’s work – The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit is the Prequel to the Series.
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Contemplating the All Male Priesthood
Contemplating the All Male Priesthood
By Susan Skinner
As I sat and contemplated the incarnation, God becoming man, to undo what Adam and Eve had done, I could not help but think of the Priesthood and the role of men and women in the Church.
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How to stop wildfires when human efforts fail? A Lesson From The Peshtigo Fire Miracle
How to stop wildfires when human efforts fail? A Lesson From The Peshtigo Fire Miracle
By Rex Teodosio
California has not been having a good year with wildfires. In fact, 2017 has set several records. As of December 17, there have been 6,982 fires this year burning 505,910 acres.1 That’s roughly ? of the size of the state of Rhode Island.
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The Unspoken Torture: Scrupulosity
The Unspoken Torture: Scrupulosity
By Lisa Mayer
I almost didn’t write this article. I knew that it would mean outing myself. But the more I thought and prayed about it, the more I knew that I had to do it. I know that I’m not the only person out there who has had scruples. But I am one of the blessed who has overcome it.
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Blessed John Duns Scotus – A Christmas Theology of Love
Blessed John Duns Scotus – A Christmas Theology of Love
By David Torkington
My school report was so bad that my eldest brother was commissioned with the task of teaching me to read. But when he could not even manage to teach me how to read the Beano, he resigned his commission and commended me to St Jude of hopeless cases. But even St Jude failed. It seems that in those days it was not only in school, but in heaven too, that dyslexia was unheard of.
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Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope
Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope
By Kathy Lamb
“…as we await the blessed hope!” One day These words found in the Eucharistic Prayers, recited by the priest during Mass stood out to me, though I had heard them many times.
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Make Me an Instrument of Your Joy
Make Me an Instrument of Your Joy
By Katie Zalany
Make me an instrument of your Joy, O Lord
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Through the Looking Glass - A Christmas Message
Through the Looking Glass - A Christmas Message
By David Torkington
I saw my grandfather forty years after he died. I loved him with all my heart, not because he gave me toys, bought me ice cream or took me to the funfair, but because he loved me so much. I was only eight years old when he died of a heart attack and I cried myself to sleep.
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Divine Detour
Divine Detour
By Victor S E Moubarak
It was Christmas Eve, early evening, and it was already dark. It was freezing cold with blinding snow still falling and winds making driving conditions perilous to say the least. Weather warnings on the radio advised people to stay at home.
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The Labor Has Begun
The Labor Has Begun
By Elizabeth Thomas
Recently at Our Lady of Guadalupe's Feast celebration---Mary’s Presence was so strong all during Mass!!
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The Crib of Greccio - Bringing Christ back into Christmas
The Crib of Greccio - Bringing Christ back into Christmas
By David Torkington
A friend took me to a Christmas dinner at a local pub noted for its good food. It was also noted for something else too that nearly forced me into a fight. I am referring to its seasonal cider punch, served hot with a sprinkling of spices. It was so moreish that you couldn't help having more and more of it.
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Viewing The Son as the Sun
Viewing The Son as the Sun
By Saoirse Godbout
During the difficult trials that we go through in life, it can sometimes be tough to keep our faith in Christ. In the death of a family member, while facing illness or disability, or in the loss of a job, there may seem to be no evidence of a loving God. This past weekend brought quite a bit of rain to my area; it was very grey and without any sunshine.
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We Have Lost Our Story
We Have Lost Our Story
By Lorrie McNickle
The Catholic Papacy’s apostolic succession is one of if not the oldest institution of succession in the history of the world. How did a Church with a First Pope who actually denied even knowing Christ during his lifetime, along with a gang of other misfits who were mostly uneducated, poor, working class and simple people launch a revolution and institution that would change the world
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St. Margaret of Scotland--This Remarkable, Pious Woman, is Patroness to Mothers, Large Families, Widows and Deceased Children
St. Margaret of Scotland--This Remarkable, Pious Woman, is Patroness to Mothers, Large Families, Widows and Deceased Children
By Larry Peterson
In the year 1066, a displaced English princess, named Margaret, sought refuge in Scotland. Her father had been overthrown by the Danes and before she was born had gone into exile. While still very young Margaret returned to England to live in the court of her great-uncle, Edward the Confessor.
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God never gives us more than we can handle... right?
God never gives us more than we can handle... right?
By Lisa Mayer
I used to think this. But then I'd think to myself... this and this is happening. Wait, I can't handle this. This is too much. I have anxiety. I have depression. I'm mega stressed out. God, why are you doing this to me? Sound familiar?
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Christmas Carol or Christmas Song?
Christmas Carol or Christmas Song?
By Fr. Andrew Kooi
Some of us may still be confusing the difference between Christmas carols and Christmas songs, especially when we are going around spreading the joy of Christmas in our neighbourhood, community, or even church (including the times we go around Christmas carolling). While the two are "supposingly" about Christmas, their wording and purpose are actually quite different.
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St. John Berchmans; A Remarkable Role Model for our Youth. He is the Patron Saint of Altar Servers
St. John Berchmans; A Remarkable Role Model for our Youth. He is the Patron Saint of Altar Servers
By Larry Peterson
This is about a young man who became a saint. He did not found any religious orders or have any miracles attributed to him. He did not commit ant great acts of heroism or adhere to a life of poverty. Rather, John Berchmans became a saint by being kind, courteous and incredibly loyal to the faith.
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