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Five to good minutes with God - Cheating on God's tests is encouraged!
Five to good minutes with God - Cheating on God's tests is encouraged!
By Steven Pulskamp
I recently was reflecting upon my days in high school - which was more than just a few years ago! I distinctly remember all the quizzes and tests that we had to take, but especially dreading the midterms and finals. I really hated those!
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It's all in the Trying
It's all in the Trying
By David Torkington
The Curé d'Ars said that, “All that we do, without offering it to God, is wasted,” and he is of course right, but it must be emphasized that the Morning Offering isn’t a magic formula. It does not automatically transform the forthcoming day, that’s why something further is required.
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Source Code and the Mystery of God's Creation
Source Code and the Mystery of God's Creation
By Wesley Falcao
A few months ago, I was at an internal company presentation, where an experienced automation engineer gave a very thorough and excellent presentation of our company's automation platform. I sat there very impressed at the quality of the presentation in terms of the material presented and also the way it was presented.
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Healing & Hope: Jesus The Redeemer
Healing & Hope: Jesus The Redeemer
By Frank J. Maduri
In between working on a number of writing projects and following up on some meetings I had in recently with potential writing clients in my local area, I paused for my daily devotion to praying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy at 3 PM. In addition, I follow the Chaplet up with the Stations of the Cross and some other prayers.
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The Maryhill
The Maryhill
By Sue Hallett
South of Goldendale, Washington the road gently rises, to where travelers can see four Cascade volcanoes on the rare cloudless day: Hood, St. Helens, Adams and Rainier. We slow there briefly, full aware only Adams will be visible today.
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Celebrate God's Power
Celebrate God's Power
By Carol Ann Chybowski
I don’t know about you, but I have always loved the beginning of Psalm 98 (vs 1-4)-it makes my heart sing for joy. All the ends of the Earth have in fact seen the saving power of God. We remembered this again just a short while ago; when God’s saving power came in the form of a small, helpless infant.
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Holy Mary Full of Grace, Help Me Find a Parking Space
Holy Mary Full of Grace, Help Me Find a Parking Space
By Jill Fishman
To honor Mary the way many Catholics do can seem odd to some people, and even blasphemous to non-Catholic Christians. They may get the impression that we are worshipping Mary, as if she were equal to God. I have to admit that even as a Catholic, I did not get the whole Mary thing until the last few years of my life.
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Looking ahead: Powerful Ash Wednesday Detachment Simulation Exercise
Looking ahead: Powerful Ash Wednesday Detachment Simulation Exercise
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
Jubilee Year Ash Wednesday, on February 10th, is fast approaching. On that day, as our foreheads are signed with ash-crosses, some of us will be invited to change our lives and believe in the Gospel. Others of us will be reminded that we are dust, and into dust we will return.
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I would not accept the Gospel, but for the authority of the Catholic Church
I would not accept the Gospel, but for the authority of the Catholic Church
By De Maria
Which Early Church Father said, “I would not accept the Gospel, but for the authority of the Catholic Church” (Contra the Fundamental Epistle to the Manichaeons)?
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Was Jesus a Drunkard?
Was Jesus a Drunkard?
By Michael Gagnon
Have you ever experienced that awkward moment when you are hosting a party and run out of drinks and food for your guests; really any moment when you realize that you’re on the verge of being completely embarrassed and there’s nothing you can do about it?
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Do I Really Need Mass?
Do I Really Need Mass?
By Michelle Nicholl
Do I Really Need Mass? How often do we find ourselves asking that very question? Every week? Occasionally? Or maybe it’s just those times when we find ourselves rushing to get ready, and in our frustration, wish we’d been better prepared. Or maybe! Just maybe! It's beginning to be more often than we care to admit.
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Pitting the Church against Christ, a false dichotomy
Pitting the Church against Christ, a false dichotomy
By De Maria
Frequently, anti-Catholics will say that Catholics pit the Church against Christ. Or that we put the Church before Christ. That, however, is a false dichotomy.
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Suffering: Where's the Justice?
Suffering: Where's the Justice?
By Veronica Dannemiller
Why does God let good things happen to “bad” people and let “good” people suffer? I don't have all the answers, but I do know this - “good” people suffer, but so do “bad” people. And “bad” people prosper, but so do “good” people. We just notice more when good things are happening to a “bad” person and it's a “good” person suffering.
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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
By De Maria
The other thing I enjoyed, was that on Ash Wednesday, we got ashes on our forehead. I couldn’t wait to have them put ashes on my forehead so that I could see them in the mirror!
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Bl. Marie Rivier and Power Ball
Bl. Marie Rivier and Power Ball
By Christy Breedlove
Our search for obscure saints this week leads us to the Blessed Marie Rivier. Marie lived mostly in the 18th century. She suffered a horrible accident when she was two and was paralyzed. Her mom would take her to church where Marie prayed. “Cure me, Blessed Mother, and I'll give you a hat...Cure me.
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Stubborn Love
Stubborn Love
By Richard Maffeo
It seems the longer I serve Christ, the closer I draw to Him, the more my thought life assails me. Perhaps it is because I am less willing today than I have been in the past to pass off my godless thoughts with an insipid and cavalier excuse like, “I’m just a sinner saved by grace.”
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Yes, It's Personal!
Yes, It's Personal!
By Mike Bugal
Coming back to the Church from Evangelical Christianity there are certain terms that are still near and dear to my heart. One of those terms is “Personal Relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ” and apparently it’s one of the most misunderstood among Catholics (specifically among Traditionalist/Latin Only folks).
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