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50 Biblical Reasons for Honoring Jesus Through Mary
50 Biblical Reasons for Honoring Jesus Through Mary
By Dave Armstrong
St. Louis Marie de Montfort (one of the giants in the history of Catholic Marian devotion) wrote: We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour his Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek -- Jesus, her Son.
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Don't Forget the Holy Souls!
Don't Forget the Holy Souls!
By Katherine V Urquidi
In these times there is so much we need to pray for! After reading a short little book entitled "Read Me or Rue It" I'd like to encourage everyone to pray every day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. They are unable to pray for themselves as we are here and so they count on us to offer Masses, prayers, rosaries and sacrifices for their release from torment.
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Protestant Reactions to a Catholic Writer
Protestant Reactions to a Catholic Writer
By Melanie Jean Juneau
I am proud to proclaim I am a Catholic writer. A saved, born again, Spirit filled, lover of Jesus who expects to be accepted by Protestant lovers of Jesus because I am a sister in Christ. BUT, my culture and way of expressions seems odd to Protestant ears, So I am misunderstood.
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DEFENDING THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST
DEFENDING THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST
By Alex Brittain
A while ago I wrote a very short introduction about the doctrine of the Trinity, that God is three persons yet one. (To read that short essay click here.) This essay will continue with that concept and will focus specifically on the Divinity of Jesus Christ, meaning that Jesus is God and is the second Person of the Blessed Trinity.
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The rest of the Story: My Transformation into a Disciple of Christ
The rest of the Story: My Transformation into a Disciple of Christ
By Susan Skinner
Many of you already know the story of the murder of my friend Veronica. Her death truly sent me on a trajectory of intentional discipleship. But what many of you may not know, is that I had already, slowly started down that path. I would say for most of my life, I was “open” and sometimes “seeking” Christ. But I remained stagnant for a number of years, living in the worldly world,
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Little Boy from the Writer/Director's View: an Interview with Alejandro Monteverde
Little Boy from the Writer/Director's View: an Interview with Alejandro Monteverde
By Catholic365
Little Boy is opening in theatres on April 24 and this is one movie that you will not want to miss making it a special weekend outing for you and your family. The Editor of Catholic365.com, Deborah Burton, got to review this entertainment gem with its luscious cinematography, strong cast of characters and heartwarming story that puts marvelous back into movies. Here is a link to the movie trailer
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The 3 O'clock Hour: The Chaplet Of The Divine Mercy
The 3 O'clock Hour: The Chaplet Of The Divine Mercy
By Frank J. Maduri
I was in a religious store during Lent and I overheard two ladies talking to the lady who owns the store. They were explaining to the store owner that they were looking for gift ideas for a relative that had recently relocated out of the area to take a job. Then about 6 months later, she was told that the company was downsizing and her job was going to be eliminated.
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Catching the Faith
Catching the Faith
By Judy Landrieu Klein
“Christos Anesti ek nekron, thanato thanaton patisas, kai tis en tis mnimasi zoin harisamenos,” my little grandsons chanted in unison as I watched happily in surprised silence. “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and to those in the tombs, granting life,”
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Mary Magdalene, the Soul of Us All
Mary Magdalene, the Soul of Us All
By Mary Rivers
Mary Magdalene is a person of many talents and shows much empathy. Wealthy enough to follow Jesus around Israel, she loves Jesus and wept over His tomb. Therefore, I was surprised she did not recognize Jesus standing outside the tomb, thinking he was the gardener. She did not recognize Jesus in His resurrected state.
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What does it take to be a Catholic nowadays?
What does it take to be a Catholic nowadays?
By Gabriel Garcia Costacurta
Well, there are nearly 1.1 billion of people around the world claiming to be Catholic. This comprises 50% of all Christians worldwide and 16% of the word’s total population, which is indeed great. But just claiming to be Catholic makes you indeed one?
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Being Christ
Being Christ
By Mariel Roersma
God calls us to do many things. We are called to love, to be married or single, Father or Mother, and we are called to see people through things. Everyone goes through good times and everyone goes through bad times. It's during those hard times when we need God most. It's also during those hard times when we are called to be Christ to others.
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Praying for Life and an End to Abortion in The Courtyard
Praying for Life and an End to Abortion in The Courtyard
By Sharla Ynostrosa
The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign has come to an end. I am the campaign coordinator for 40 Days in San Angelo, Texas. I want to share a post I wrote during the first couple of weeks of the campaign. The weather was really cold and sometimes icy the first half of the campaign.
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Easter: Why it's more than a Day
Easter: Why it's more than a Day
By Emily Anne Brandenburg
I don't know about you, but I am glad Lent is over. While I've always appreciated the sacrifice and meaning of it during Lent, sacrifice is so hard! I remember one Lent I gave up chocolate, and I started to dream of chocolate some nights.
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Finding Some Perspective in Personal Struggles
Finding Some Perspective in Personal Struggles
By AnnAliese Harry
About a year ago, I was praying the Sorrowful Mysteries, and got to the “Crowning of the Thorns” decade. During that decade, I was hit by a ton of bricks, when I realized that my, sometimes excruciatingly painful, headaches probably still only pale in comparison to the headache Jesus had to suffer when the thorns bit into His head, and were dug further in by hands and every time He fell while car
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Soaring Like an Eagle
Soaring Like an Eagle
By Elizabeth Thomas
While driving to work last week, I saw an eagle soaring above Lake Dardanelle, and immediately the Words came to my mind—“they that wait upon the Lord, will renew their strength, they shall rise up with wings as eagles.” As I had been having a day where energy was low, and feeling like I may be dealing with a virus—I thought, ‘sure could use some of Your strength Lord.’
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How to Make the Alleluia Last
How to Make the Alleluia Last
By Caroline Godin
You know when you’re anticipating a great vacation or you’re really excited about graduation, and finally the day comes and you celebrate! Then life goes on and you don’t celebrate quite as much anymore. How about the long months a mother waits for her child to grow inside her womb before his/her birth day?
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On Praying to the Saints
On Praying to the Saints
By Crysaly Aviles
I pray to the saints for divine intercession. I’ve had miraculous results praying to the saints. I’ve heard criticism from being idolatrous to being unChristian for doing so. Scripture indeed declares that we are to honor God as our single source of adoration; however, praying to the saints doesn’t negate this commandment.
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