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Scapegoats Steal Christ's Job
Scapegoats Steal Christ's Job
By Melanie Jean Juneau
Every society, every culture has a tradition of a scapegoat, someone to blame and punish for the sin of that particular society. It follows then that in the beginning of the spiritual life we are when confronted with our own sinfulness and those around us, we are conditioned to act like the scapegoat.
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Second String
Second String
By Mary Ann Gambill
Aaron actually showed interest in using scissors today. It's the little things that are big things around here. The little are big. The upside down kingdom that we live in, that Jesus lives in. Don't worry. We don't need big things. We are good with it. In fact, it's how we like it.
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Mass: the Ultimate Hour of Power
Mass: the Ultimate Hour of Power
By Lorrie McNickle
When we go to Mass this Sunday, will we go just to fulfill our Sunday obligation? Will we go half- heartedly, if we go at all, and just wade through the motions, our minds adrift in far-away thoughts and distractions. Will we mindlessly recite the prayers and Psalms, sing the songs with no real heart or meaning in the process?
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The Early Christian Martyrs Compel Us to Pray and Love Unceasingly
The Early Christian Martyrs Compel Us to Pray and Love Unceasingly
By Janet Moore
In our day and age, we can no longer presume we will not be asked to suffer martyrdom. Christianity and adhering to the Truth Christ reveals is becoming an increasingly dangerous way of life to live in America and throughout the world. With this ever in Her mind, the Church is wise to hold up for us courageous witnesses who have gone before us in faith!
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What Was the Question Again?
What Was the Question Again?
By Elizabeth Thomas
Am I good enough? Just yesterday, I was reflecting on two words--Perfect and Holy. Found in Scripture is the request by God to be Perfect I am Perfect or in another translation, ‘to be Holy as I am Holy. For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am ... ”You shall be holy, for I am holy” ...1 Peter v 16.
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"We-Time" Is Better Than "Me-Time"
"We-Time" Is Better Than "Me-Time"
By Karee Santos
Having a family can feel like you need to give of yourself twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This is true whether you spend most of your waking hours at your career or at home with the kids. And yet, this feeling is not limited to family life. It is part of the life of service to which every Christian is called.
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The Finest Thing I've Ever Known
The Finest Thing I've Ever Known
By E.M. Wilson
Why is all Christian writing the same? Why does everybody always think that their interpretation is the most profound? Why can't people be real? I always feel like I'm reading from the same old script with the same old rehashed lessons. The same trite life advice and cheesy prosperity stories.
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The Criminalization of Christianity - An Urgent Call to Fight for Religious Freedom!
The Criminalization of Christianity - An Urgent Call to Fight for Religious Freedom!
By Janet Moore
The protection of Religious Freedom must be foremost on our hearts and minds for all Christians -- particularly in light of the recent "laws" created by the Supreme Court.
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My Least Favorite Virtue
My Least Favorite Virtue
By E.M. Wilson
Lately, I have been struggling with crankiness. Crankiness is unique because there can be many sources that vary by degree and it leaves you super vulnerable to my least favorite emotion: anger. Anger is bad. It comes from pride and a desire to have your way. There is such thing as righteous anger, but that's not what I'm dealing with in this instance.
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Our Marching Orders from God?
Our Marching Orders from God?
By Tess Shore
Forgiveness is not about ourselves. It is about forgiving the person who caused the offense and moving on. Repentance is rebuilding the relationship with the other person and rebuilding the trust that was lost.
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The Corporate Nature of Prayer
The Corporate Nature of Prayer
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
Of late, I’ve been thinking about the corporate nature of prayer. It’s a formal phrase and is misleading because corporate implies big business in these days of mega-corporations; despite the shortcomings, the phrase is fitting. In this context, I speak about the origin of the word, corpartus or ‘to form into a body’ and am using that metaphor rather than that of commerce.
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Celebrating the Thunderstorm!!
Celebrating the Thunderstorm!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
My day started off, or rather finished as I ended my night shift-- with a big boom, like an unexpected clap of thunder. In a hurry, a foot got caught and pain resulted in another’s life—because of me. Driving home I was in tears, angry at life and the frustration of trying to keep going, doing the best you can and encountering the overwhelming obstacles that hinder the process.
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But, LORD, I Homeschooled Him!
But, LORD, I Homeschooled Him!
By Jennifer Elia
Well, school has begun. After months of researching, planning, charts, lists, and book shopping--we are here in our school, which looks an awful lot like our kitchen. While others are posting about first day victory dances at the bus stops, champagne toasts, and kid-free afternoon celebrations; us homeschoolers are breathing deeply, girding our loins and plowing ahead.
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Just Keep Swimming
Just Keep Swimming
By Lori Conklin
I haven't been able to write for at least a week. The temptations are coming in all forms now. It is a whirlwind of distractions, busyness, injuries, car issues and of course plumbing problems. It is all par for the course.
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A Pilgrimage: A Call To Step Out In Faith
A Pilgrimage: A Call To Step Out In Faith
By Lori Conklin
Funny things happen when you decide to step out of your comfort zone and do something you might never think you would do. After attending the initial meeting for our September Papal visit, I was so full of hope and overwhelmed with the knowledge of how many people would travel to Philadelphia to see the Holy Father.
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An Urgent Prayer Request for All People
An Urgent Prayer Request for All People
By Jennifer Elia
I have hosted a Novena of Novenas before. I think it is time I do so again. The conditions for Christians in the Middle East are beyond horrendous! When the photos were released of the Holocaust, the world vowed, never again! Yet, photos are flooding out of the largest and most vicious genocide ever, and our world is waiting and watching in silence.
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What Photography Taught Me About Prayer
What Photography Taught Me About Prayer
By Marlee Klopfer
A friend of mine recently let me borrow his old, Pentax film camera. I love photography, but have only ever used digital cameras. Curious and excited, I began learning how to use this new camera and soon realized that much more work went into capturing one photo than I had thought.
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