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Thoughts on Prayer and Adoration
Thoughts on Prayer and Adoration
By Mallory Hoffman
To sit, even for a single moment, in the Presence of God during adoration or in the tabernacle, is the source of amazing graces for our souls. Even the angels cannot measure the graces poured into our hearts and souls for they are too many to count. In these times when our world has gone crazy and our hearts are troubled, we need to humble ourselves in the Presence of God and say,
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5 Ways to be Ready for the End of times or Does it really matter what the doomsday sayers are saying?
5 Ways to be Ready for the End of times or Does it really matter what the doomsday sayers are saying?
By Mallory Hoffman
Things happen. That's the way of life. A flare of the sun does not mean that this is an omen from God.
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Holy Communion: Real Presence, or Purely Symbolic? Part 2
Holy Communion: Real Presence, or Purely Symbolic? Part 2
By Jeff Sokol
In Part One, we discussed the Gospel of John 6, and delve into why Jesus could not have rationally been speaking metaphorically, when discussing the eating and drinking of His flesh and blood. In this Part Two, we’ll discover some other, more concrete reasons why the Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.
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Healing for Depression
Healing for Depression
By Theresa Buckley
I went to Sunday Worship this morning. The Gospel reading was Matthew 14: 22-23. It’s the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter asking if he could go to him. Peter steps out. He takes some unknown number of steps then, noticing the strong waves from the storm around him he begins to sink. Oh that sinking feeling. We have all had it at one time or another to various degrees.
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Genuflecting To The True Presence
Genuflecting To The True Presence
By Debra Booton McCoy
Why do we genuflect on entering a Catholic church? Because the Lord is present in the tabernacle. And we know that because the Lord is present in the Eucharist and the extra consecrated hosts are in a ciborium, locked in the tabernacle. But how do we know that?
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Five Things to Know about the Brown Scapular
Five Things to Know about the Brown Scapular
By Leonard Wathen
Have you ever seen a Catholic wearing something like a necklace with two small brown squares of fabric on either side? It’s called the Brown Scapular – They’re not as common today as they used to be, but wearing one is still a popular Catholic devotion. Here are five things to know about the Brown Scapular
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Prayer Strategy Number Three: The Alphabet Prayer
Prayer Strategy Number Three: The Alphabet Prayer
By Richard Maffeo
Another strategy I use from time to time is what I call the Alphabet prayer, because the 26 letters of the English alphabet form its basis. For example, using the sequential letters A, B, C, D and so on, my ‘made up’ prayer might sound like this:
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Baptism: Part 2 Saved in Baptism
Baptism: Part 2 Saved in Baptism
By Kevin Noles
The Catholic asks the Protestant, “Does Baptism save us?” The Protestant replies, “No.” The Catholic then turns to the only authority that the Protestant yields to, which is Holy Scripture, and that says yes (1 Peter 3:21). Instead of yielding to Holy Scripture as they claim, they instead are yielding to man-made traditions, those that are actually condemned by Jesus, instead of the Word of God
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Breathing with Both Lungs
Breathing with Both Lungs
By Matthew Newsome
The sight of people carrying tasselled prayer ropes may be common in Eastern monasteries, but it is decidedly less so in the southern Appalachian mountains. So when my pastor and I were comparing our chotkis after Mass one recent Sunday, it’s no surprise that we garnered a lot of questions from curious parishioners.
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The Real Supreme Court.
The Real Supreme Court.
By Greg Schlueter
Nature. We didn't determine it. It has determined us. It is not a matter of religious adherence, only regard for what is undeniably true, and common sense. No argument surpasses the one the body has already made: Same sex bodies simply don't fit together, nor can their sexual processes accomplish what they are undeniably designed to accomplish
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Jesuits, Rabbis, Strangers and Awe
Jesuits, Rabbis, Strangers and Awe
By Barbara Golder
I have a prayer partner. Every morning we connect across the miles and exchange intentions. One February morning, while I was in New York on business, we texted as usual: How may I pray? she asked. Not sure what I need.
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How Spiritual Direction Helped Me
How Spiritual Direction Helped Me
By Karen Cubberly
I know you are probably saying that spiritual direction is for saints and holy people and you would be right. Aren’t we all holy people? Isn’t the goal in life to live as close to the life of a saint as we can? At least that’s what I’ve always been taught.
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What is a Christian Mindset?
What is a Christian Mindset?
By Mary Annthipie Bane
As Christians we are called to set our minds on the things above and not be focused and driven to the things of this earth. We are to store up our treasures in heaven and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
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3 reasons to go back to Confession
3 reasons to go back to Confession
By Laura Peredo
Growing up, I always thought it was a little weird when people came out of the confessional with tears in their eyes. How hard can it be? Just step in, confess the same things you’ve been saying for years, and bam! A clean white soul. It seemed pretty simple to me.
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Christ Our Passover Lamb: Jesus' Real Presence In The Eucharist
Christ Our Passover Lamb: Jesus' Real Presence In The Eucharist
By Alex Brittain
Second maybe only to the doctrine of the Trinity, the doctrine of the Eucharist can appear to be the most absurd of our Catholic beliefs. We actually believe that during the Mass when a validly ordained priest says the words of consecration, the bread and wine that are on the altar become the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
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The Beauty of Daily Mass
The Beauty of Daily Mass
By Tess Shore
Every day all over the world, priests get up to pray and do the most important job in the world at least in my view. Depending on the church and area, the beauty of Daily Mass will be said.
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What Christ Gave Us
What Christ Gave Us
By Catherine Garrett
I handed bedtime duty one night over to my husband. I had to take care of a teething infant and our toddlers were asking for prayers and a story so I said "Daddy will say prayers and a story for you!" So they happily climbed into bed and laid down for prayers and a story. Well when I say prayers, it's a Hail Mary followed by the "Now I Lay Me..." Prayer
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