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The Desecration of Isis and What We Can Do About It.
The Desecration of Isis and What We Can Do About It.
By James Berkon
Two days ago, I witnessed something I never thought I would see in my lifetime, a Catholic Church being destroyed, burnt to the ground. Isis Militants in the Southern Region of the Philippines invaded a church, ransacking the sanctuary, throwing statues to the ground, smashing them into nothing.
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O' Most Holy Trinity
O' Most Holy Trinity
By Ralph Hathaway
O’ Most Holy Trinity, Three persons being one, Existing unto Infinity, though the battle is not won.
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Did Our Lady Use Scare Tactics by Showing Children the Vision of Hell?
Did Our Lady Use Scare Tactics by Showing Children the Vision of Hell?
By Rex Teodosio
The most impressive picture of the three seers of Fatima is the one taken soon after they saw the vision of hell. The vision lasted only moments but it is evident from the expressions on their faces how profoundly it marked them.
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Trusting and Believing in Jesus
Trusting and Believing in Jesus
By Renee Oania
As a child growing up, I never understood about Jesus and why he was important to me in my life. I am in late thirties and not too far in my forties and I am starting to see life differently, maybe it’s because God has been showing me signs along the way.
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Love Letter to My Son
Love Letter to My Son
By Joe Klaas
Cameron, my son, sat in his middle school gymnasium for an awards ceremony, reading a book. “The Great Reckoning” by Louise Penny, was his latest literary venture. He just started it. It will take him a week or two to read it. I don’t know how he reads so fast, but it’s a gift.
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Tales Of A Tornado Alley Catholic
Tales Of A Tornado Alley Catholic
By Nate Lauer
I grew up in a Colorado that is without mountains. That might seem hard to imagine. Growing up on a thousand-acre Northeastern Colorado farm and ranch might also seem hard to imagine. 1,000 acres is a lot of land by most people’s estimations.
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The Best Gift
The Best Gift
By Mariel Roersma
When you are around lots of different people, you see they appreciate many different things. Some appreciate the simple things and others the not so simple things. Lately though, I’ve had numerous people remark that prayer is the best gift you can give someone. Yes, prayer, talking to God.
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Body and Blood of the Lord
Body and Blood of the Lord
By De Maria
Why is the Eucharist so important? Let's go to the book of Hebrews to find out.
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Patron Saint of Missing Socks, Pray For Us
Patron Saint of Missing Socks, Pray For Us
By Melanie Jean Juneau
As a mother of a large family, struggling to wash, dry, and fold three or four loads of laundry every day, I secretly wondered if there was an obscure saint, with little to do, who could fill in as my patron saint of missing socks.
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So, HOW Do We Live in the Love of Christ?
So, HOW Do We Live in the Love of Christ?
By Melanie Jean Juneau
To the casual observer, I appear to be a devoted Catholic mother who has lived a sacrificial life worthy of a modern saint. Little do people realize that, although I did pour out my life struggling to raise nine kids on a small farm with little disposable income, I actually missed the core of Christ's message
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The Feast of Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi
By Carol Ann Chybowski
The feast of Corpus Christi, or in more modern terms the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, was introduced into the Church calendar in the mid 1200’s to give the Eucharist special recognition outside of the solemn remembrance of Holy Thursday.
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Catholics and Mental Illness: Coming Out of the Shadows
Catholics and Mental Illness: Coming Out of the Shadows
By Melanie Jean Juneau
Since mental illness is as common and invisible among the faithful as it is in secular circles, concern for mental health cannot simply be relegated to the secular sphere, especially during Mental Health Awareness month in May.
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PRAY!
PRAY!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Pray! Pray what? Well, to pray is to simply-- TALK TO GOD. Out loud, or in your mind and heart. Just talk to Him, He loves it when we do. He tells us “In all things –pray unceasingly.” No need or problem is too little to pray about.
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Good Enough for Jesus and Us!
Good Enough for Jesus and Us!
By Eric Wojtkun
As the gospels tell the story of Jesus living out the acts of our salvation, two great lessons emerge we all need to take to heart. First, Jesus lived the life he calls us to live. Second, Jesus did not say we get to pick and choose what to follow, ignore or be lukewarm on. These are examples of leadership and discipleship we all need to take to heart.
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Mary's Motherhood
Mary's Motherhood
By James Berkon
Nearly a year ago, I made the biggest move of my life…….from Northern Virginia to Dallas, Texas. Sure I had moved further away from home when I went on study abroad semesters to Gaming, Austria and Rome, Italy. But, this time, I was moving out on my own.
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Begging for forgiveness
Begging for forgiveness
By Tess Shore
There are many people who have these deep wounds. The wounds that run so deep and forgiveness may not even be an option let alone on the radar. However, while reflecting on the life of Saint Maria Goretti, one cannot help but look at the letter written by her attacker on his deathbed.
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Outward Signs
Outward Signs
By E.M. McCarthy
There’s something about sports that draws us to them. Sports are exciting. We admire the best players. We want our hometown teams to acquire the best talent. We expect the coaches will give those players the tools to win. Then, we want to enjoy the way our team overcomes all the obstacles they face and win.
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