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I stopped going to church and joined the Church
I stopped going to church and joined the Church
By Ross Decker
I follow a page on Facebook which regularly identifies the “Six Things that” bedevil and otherwise hamper Protestant Church leaders. Often those things are lack of giving, hurt feelings, and style of worship. Once, it covered the four comedic rules to becoming a better leader. Recently, one caught my eye.
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The Troubled Guest Waits, or Reply to Goethe
The Troubled Guest Waits, or Reply to Goethe
By Helen Losse
Yes, Father, I have felt the grace that flows from Your sacraments. I want to give You everything, but I am flawed in my longing
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The Church and Authority: Part 3 Apostolic Succession in the Church
The Church and Authority: Part 3 Apostolic Succession in the Church
By Kevin Noles
Whenever I talk about Apostolic Authority the typical response is something along the lines of “I believe in God’s authority not an authority coming from a man.” The nature of the Church’s authority is indeed God but a better way to ask this question may be to ask how the authority was given.
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If God Had A Phone....
If God Had A Phone....
By Mariel Roersma
Sometimes I wish God had a phone. I wish there was a way to ask Him questions and get direct answers. This week, a precious 5 year old boy with brain cancer was called home to Heaven. It's hard to grasp why God would let that happen. So, so many people were praying for him, and even more were affected by his death. I would love to ask God why He would do that.
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Tips for Keeping Religious Education Classes Interesting and Fun
Tips for Keeping Religious Education Classes Interesting and Fun
By Clare Lafferty
I have been teaching 2nd grade religious education for 8 years and here are some tips for making religious education classes interesting and fun: Take a Real Interest in Your Students, Whatever age you are teaching, relate to your class on their level. Talk with your students as they come in and see how they are and what they have done that week.
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I Am In Hell!
I Am In Hell!
By Elizabeth Thomas
These were my Dad’s words, as he lay dying—and were repeated to us several times over, no matter what we replied back to him, trying to reassure him: “No, Dad, you are not in hell.”
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Go To Church
Go To Church
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
"Go to church." I surprised myself when I said it. My friend had been quietly explaining her deep concern about her experience with public school. After years of home schooling her children, she and her husband had decided the kids needed socialization so they enrolled their children in school
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Does the Bible say we must keep the Law perfectly in order to be saved?
Does the Bible say we must keep the Law perfectly in order to be saved?
By De Maria
The Catholic Church teaches that we are saved by faith and works and that we must still keep the Ten Commandments:
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Four Weeks Before Christmas-Advent
Four Weeks Before Christmas-Advent
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
For much of my life, the four weeks before Christmas were jam packed with parties, mostly work related and therefore obligatory, shopping excursions to unearth novel gifts for people who did not need them. And making plans for a much needed vacation when the week of Christmas and New Year's finally arrived.
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Poetry, Art and Doctrine
Poetry, Art and Doctrine
By Ross Decker
A few weeks ago, my priest began his homily by reading a poem aloud. As he read it, I realized I was having a personal epiphany regarding my reasons for converting to the Church after spending very nearly 40 years meandering in a Protestant desert. For the very first time I began to think that I may have been drawn to the Catholic Church
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The Art of Advent
The Art of Advent
By Pam Spano
In Sunday’s homily, our pastor, Fr. Li talked about Advent and waiting. He likened it to one of the parishioners waiting for the results of her blood tests. She turned the struggle of waiting to prayer. Waiting became an action.
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Prepare the way of the Lord!
Prepare the way of the Lord!
By De Maria
It's that time of year again. Sunday, November 29, is the first day of Advent. So, its time to find those purple and rose candles and begin to celebrate the season before the season. Along with all the busy-ness of this time of year, let's take a little time out of our days to give God the glory! Did you guys know that Advent is like Lent?
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Happy Liturgical New Year!...Your Guiding Scripture Verse?
Happy Liturgical New Year!...Your Guiding Scripture Verse?
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
They—were honored participants in the weekday Mass that concluded their extended retreat experience. We—were noontime Mass regulars, privileged listeners. They, after the homily, were invited to share the verse that had guided their retreat experience. Verses, I suspect, that revealed much about where they were, had been, or wanted to be in their spiritual journey.
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What's Wrong with the World?
What's Wrong with the World?
By Greg Schlueter
The Times invited essays on the question, "What's Wrong with the World?". One reply, from the pen of G.K. Chesterton, distinguished itself from all others: "I am."
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Pray for the Courage to Accept the Call to Stewardship!
Pray for the Courage to Accept the Call to Stewardship!
By AnneMarie Miller
Do I have the courage to live a life of stewardship? This question has been running through my mind ever since I attended a recent Sunday liturgy. The readings on this day, “Stewardship Sunday,” revolved around giving oneself wholly to God.
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Words To Live By
Words To Live By
By Clare Lafferty
As I sat at Mass, I realized that every word that is read from the Bible is perfect. It is another affirmation that God is the author of the Bible. Every word and phrase has meaning for all of us. God’s words were written so He could show us how to live in Him.
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Our Shepherd Among Us: Reminiscences and Reflections (Part Three)
Our Shepherd Among Us: Reminiscences and Reflections (Part Three)
By Justin Soutar
After making the short flight from New York to Philadelphia on Saturday morning, September 26, Pope Francis found himself standing in front of historic Independence Hall that afternoon, where he delivered an important address on the topic of religious liberty to the substantial crowd gathered on the Mall.
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