Articles in 'Mary & The Saints'
Do Catholics "Worship" Saints?
Do Catholics "Worship" Saints?
By Kevin Noles
Many people answer this question with a no. While they are not completely wrong the answer can also be yes. It depends on which sense of the word the person is using. Amongst Catholics it would be ok to say we worship the saint however around Protestants the correct answer is no. Venerate is the more appropriate term though worship, in the older and Biblical sense, is acceptable as well.
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Fasting and Peace
Fasting and Peace
By Ellen Gable Hrkach
“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.” The opening words to the song “Let There Be Peace on Earth” are simple but profound.
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Saint Joseph: the Quiet Man Jesus called Father
Saint Joseph: the Quiet Man Jesus called Father
By Troy Kroening
I say call him the Quiet Man because no word is credited to him in all of Scripture. Still, there is much, very much, that we can learn from him. Yes, he might have only been referenced a few times, but how those few references seem to speak louder than thunder when taking a moment to look at them.
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Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
By Larry Peterson
I call Joseph of Nazareth the "Shadow Saint" because so little is known about him. There is not one spoken word he ever said that was recorded. But his quiet life resonated like huge cymbals being smashed together over the ages and into our very 21st century existence.
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Bring forth the Old and the New; concerning Baptism
Bring forth the Old and the New; concerning Baptism
By De Maria
You see, when I need to find something, I always say, “Babe, where are my old boots?” Or “Babe, have you seen my new tablet?” And she brings them out. My kids rely on her as much as I do. So, who’s the “head” of my household? Hmm? So, anyway, let’s see if we are good scribes who can bring from the Kingdom of Heaven, something old and something new, concerning Baptism.
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The Young Messiah
The Young Messiah
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
The Young Messiah takes a year out of the life of Christ- a seven year old Jesus bar Joseph. If you have read Anne Rice's Jesus Christ the Lord - Out of Egypt, you'll soon recognize this intriguing, beautifully scripted, filmed and acted story of the God-child. If not, you may choose to seek out this most imaginative and visionary glimpse at the Holy Family as they travel back to Nazareth.
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The First Great Christian Mystic
The First Great Christian Mystic
By David Torkington
When I was a student, I stayed with a lecturer and his wife in London. There were six other students and a young psychology lecturer called Mark, all staying in the same house. Mark and I found we had a lot in common and, before I realized it, a deep friendship had grown up between the two of us.
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Better Than Green Beer and Shamrock Shakes: Ten Interesting Facts About Saint Patrick, the Master Evangelizer
Better Than Green Beer and Shamrock Shakes: Ten Interesting Facts About Saint Patrick, the Master Evangelizer
By Justin McClain
Each March 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick, a celebration more commonly known simply as “Saint Patrick’s Day.” Below are ten interesting facts about this holy man
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
By Courtney Holbrook
I am so excited to have joined the writing team of Catholic 365! I have been considering writing Catholic pieces for a long time, but there is always the question of what to write. Especially as a first piece. So while thinking and praying about what I should write about first, the answer came to me. What’s the most essential part of any Catholic life?
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St. Julian and the Broken Garage Door Opener
St. Julian and the Broken Garage Door Opener
By Christy Breedlove
St. Julian of Antioch was very heroic. On his feast day of 3/16, we honor his martyrdom. He was trying his best to convert the Turkish population when in 306, the authorities decided to execute him. Now being a Christian of ‘senatorial rank’, a regular execution was out of the question.
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The Magisterium has Only Officially Interpreted Seven Verses!
The Magisterium has Only Officially Interpreted Seven Verses!
By Kevin Noles
I have read/heard this accusation a few times. Usually bandied about by the same person but there are a fringe few who say it as well. I find it rather sad because it shows an ignorance of what the function of the Magisterium is.
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What is "Forensic" justification?
What is "Forensic" justification?
By De Maria
What Protestants call “forensic” justification, the Catholic Church calls “conversion”. Conversion is the point at which we turn to God in faith and begin to please Him.
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Imitation of Christ
Imitation of Christ
By Michelle Watkins
I'm an avid reader. "So many good books, so little time" could be my motto. I'll never be bored because I'll never have enough time in my life or energy to read every book I'd like. Considering that, there are few books I would consider reading more than once. "The Imitation of Christ" is an exception to this rule.
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Can we "merit or earn" salvation?
Can we "merit or earn" salvation?
By De Maria
The quick answer to the question, “Can we earn salvation?” is: “Yes, by the grace and mercy of God.”
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St Paul, The Galations and Me
St Paul, The Galations and Me
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
One of the last Divine Office readings before Ash Wednesday is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galations. He minces no words and we can practically see the spittle collecting at the sides of his mouth as we read the Apostle's exhortations. Paul is admonishing the new community in the remote province in current day Turkey that the Mosaic Law does not apply.
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Blessed Villana de'Botti and a Deflated Belly
Blessed Villana de'Botti and a Deflated Belly
By Christy Breedlove
Blessed Villana de’Botti was born in 1332. At first, she was very devout but then it happened—boys. She became quite the party animal. When she married, she threw parties the likes of which are still talked about—think the toga party from Animal House.
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Do you believe that Jesus Christ promised to lead the Church unto the end of the world?
Do you believe that Jesus Christ promised to lead the Church unto the end of the world?
By De Maria
Protestants say that they believe in Jesus Christ and in Scripture. But not that the Catholic Church is infallible. In fact, they don’t believe that any Church is infallible. Not even their own. What is it that they are missing?
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