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The Gospel Generation
The Gospel Generation
By Logan Holder
Our future generations need the Gospel, but sadly, our current generation doesnt even recognize the need for such good news. Everywhere we look we are exposed to the glorification of sin, and as a result, we are experiencing a culture built on the foundations of imperfection. The world is in need of a cultural shift, one that is built on the foundation of holiness, radical consecration,
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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
He rides into Jerusalem amidst lavish, unrestrained, almost unanimous exaltation. Slowly-on the colt of a donkey. So many details here, in this story.
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God of the Impossible
God of the Impossible
By Erika Wehrly
This morning however, it dawned on me that God really loves to keep everyone on their toes and achieve impossible things. Inspired by Fr. Gaitley's book 33 Days to Merciful Love I recalled how just when the world was at it's darkest moment. When the King of the Universe our Lord Jesus was on the cross dying and all hope of the angel's prophecy to Mary seemed lost.
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Pet Peeve: Leaving Mass Early
Pet Peeve: Leaving Mass Early
By Bill Dunn
Trivia question: Who was the first person in history to leave Mass right after Communion? Answer: Judas Iscariot
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Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
By Larry Peterson
I call Joseph of Nazareth the "Shadow Saint" because so little is known about him. There is not one spoken word he ever said that was recorded. But his quiet life resonated like huge cymbals being smashed together over the ages and into our very 21st century existence.
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You Are You
You Are You
By Mariel Roersma
Recently we recognized the birthday of the great Dr. Seuss. And one of my favorite quotes from him says, “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”
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Firing On All Cylinders
Firing On All Cylinders
By Teresa Hurst
We’ve had three Rottweilers over the years. Great dogs, great big dogs; but one particular fault between them. They all had stomach issues; and you knew this quite distinctly from the telltale silent fog. Invisible. Sometimes silent, but deadly. It was much like the apocalyptic angel of death that washed over the sorry souls during the Exodus.
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Five Considerations in Face of a Fight that Seems Disproportional
Five Considerations in Face of a Fight that Seems Disproportional
By John Horvat
So many times, people become discouraged by all the trials and obstacles they face. The struggle to lead a life of Catholic virtue seems huge and disproportional. This is especially true of our neo-pagan world where all sorts of vice and temptations constantly appear before us.
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Is That Man You?
Is That Man You?
By Greg Schlueter
Our surveys of events reveal a major challenge to men... and parishes. Among these audiences of highly motivated "church" men, most recognize the importance of living it out in their homes (90%+). The problem is that we equate knowledge and familiarity with actually living it out.
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It's Simple! …My Personal Take on the Shroud of Turin
It's Simple! …My Personal Take on the Shroud of Turin
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
As Good Friday approaches, it would not surprise me if the controversy over the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin is raised once again. Here’s my take on it.
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Bring forth the Old and the New; concerning Baptism
Bring forth the Old and the New; concerning Baptism
By De Maria
You see, when I need to find something, I always say, “Babe, where are my old boots?” Or “Babe, have you seen my new tablet?” And she brings them out. My kids rely on her as much as I do. So, who’s the “head” of my household? Hmm? So, anyway, let’s see if we are good scribes who can bring from the Kingdom of Heaven, something old and something new, concerning Baptism.
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Am I Praying Correctly?
Am I Praying Correctly?
By Deacon Vernon Dobelmann
There are many verses from Sacred Scripture that can fill us with hope. It is the story of our salvation so it should bring us an abundance of joy, peace, and contentment. In the day-to-day struggles of life there is one verse that I particularly gravitate toward. "So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9)
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The Other Side of the Fall: Humility and Postpartum Depression
The Other Side of the Fall: Humility and Postpartum Depression
By Ginny Kochis
Writing about postpartum depression is sticky, and I've erased more versions of this post than I can count. Why? Probably this little issue I have with pride. You know that saying, "pride goeth before a fall"? For me, pride has consistently goneth before all. I don't like being wrong.
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Our Scars
Our Scars
By Michael Adsit
Bickering siblings, strategizing for best the seat in the car, while I’m securely strapping my preschooler in his booster seat, mom pushing us out the door as quickly as she possibly can, all for a one-mile ride to school and some quiet time for me at daily Mass. Let’s not forget the winter weather advisory followed by dangerously cold wind chills sweeping the area to begin this day.
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The First Great Christian Mystic
The First Great Christian Mystic
By David Torkington
When I was a student, I stayed with a lecturer and his wife in London. There were six other students and a young psychology lecturer called Mark, all staying in the same house. Mark and I found we had a lot in common and, before I realized it, a deep friendship had grown up between the two of us.
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A Mother's Rule of Lent
A Mother's Rule of Lent
By Ginny Kochis
When my middle child was about six months old, I decided that attending daily Mass would be part of our Lenten efforts. Dear reader, I am sure you can tell where this is going.
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The Greatest Temptation…To Become Who We are NOT
The Greatest Temptation…To Become Who We are NOT
By Linda Kracht
When we learn who we are authentically designed by, we can better understand what we are designed for! And then we are also better equipped to rebuff any of Satan’s temptations that always have the intent of changing us into someone we are not! So, let’s start with the basics. Who made you and why and for what purpose?
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