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St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflection Part 4 The Spiritual Canticle
St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflection Part 4 The Spiritual Canticle
By Tim Hatch
Christ, the bridegroom, responds to his bride. He is fulfilling the bride's deepest desire, of which she spoke of at the end of her discourse in the last reflection "as she rests in delight in the sweet garden of her desire." The imagery St. John of the Cross uses to describe this is very intimate, at the level which is only found within the context of marriage.
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Deep Waters
Deep Waters
By Mike Bugal
I love reading the prophetic books of the Old Testament as well as the sole prophetic book of the New: Revelation. Most of God’s dealings through the Prophets was with the nation and people of Israel. However, many times there is not only a temporal meaning to the verses but also a spiritual one. That is most definitely the case with Isaiah and Ezekiel.
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The New Movie "Risen" And Why the Resurrection Matters
The New Movie "Risen" And Why the Resurrection Matters
By Arnold Scott
Movies are a very powerful form of storytelling. Did you hear there is a new movie from a major studio about the most powerful story of all time? Believe it! Columbia Pictures is set to release "Risen" on February 19 in the United States.
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Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible?
Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible?
By De Maria
In everyday speech, “Sacred Scripture” is used interchangeably with, “the Bible”. And in most contexts, there is no problem with that. But not in this one. Because the Catholic Church certainly gave us the Bible, but the Catholic Church did not give us all of Sacred Scripture.
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St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 3 Selections from The Spiritual Canticle
St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 3 Selections from The Spiritual Canticle
By Tim Hatch
The Spiritual Canticle is an extensive dialogue between Christ, the Bridegroom, and his bride, the human soul. This dialogue is like that of the Psalms found in Scripture. Like the Psalmist, St. John of the Cross in this poem speaks of both joy and suffering.
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Does the Catholic Church have authority over the Bible?
Does the Catholic Church have authority over the Bible?
By De Maria
People who believe in Sola Scriptura will frequently make the statement that the Bible alone is the highest authority over men. And they make the claim that the Catholic Church holds itself as the authority over the Bible. Thus, making itself the highest authority.
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St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 2 At Contemplation
St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 2 At Contemplation
By Tim Hatch
The stanzas of At Contemplation were written while St. John of the Cross experienced deep ecstasy in the state of contemplation. His reflections challenge one to ask himself, does he desire God enough to leave behind every single thing in his life so as to die and be with God eternally without fear despite the unknown of what comes after death?
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Is salvation conditional or unconditional?
Is salvation conditional or unconditional?
By De Maria
Many times, you’ll hear people to say that salvation is an unconditional gift from God. I’ve heard that from Catholics and Protestants. However, the saying is not true. Salvation is a gift of God, but it is not an unconditional gift.
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St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 1 One Dark Night
St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 1 One Dark Night
By Tim Hatch
In One Dark Night, St. John of the Cross describes his experience of going through the process of ecstasy while in a state of contemplative prayer. Ecstasy can be described as God briefly taking the soul out of the body and "holding it in the palm of his hand" in an intimate encounter.
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No, Jim, that's not what the Scripture means.
No, Jim, that's not what the Scripture means.
By De Maria
Kevin and Jim were debating Purgatory. I suppose Jim thought these verses somehow argue against the existence of Purgatory, but they have nothing to do with the subject matter. None of these verses say that all faithful men will go directly to heaven.
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St. Agape and Godiva Chocolates
St. Agape and Godiva Chocolates
By Christy Breedlove
On February 15, we honor St. Agape. She was a virgin martyr who followed St. Valentine who we honor on February 14. There’s not much about her—just that she and her group of virgins were put to death around 273 A.D.
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Rosaries, Pre-prayed!
Rosaries, Pre-prayed!
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
After the breakup of the USSR, Rosaries were sent from a parish in this country to people who had long been deprived of Sacraments and sacramentals. Two things struck me about those Rosaries that were being sent: they had been handmade, and they were being pre-prayed!
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Catholics and Our 1,700-Year-Old Celebration of Saint Valentine (All Three of Them)
Catholics and Our 1,700-Year-Old Celebration of Saint Valentine (All Three of Them)
By Justin McClain
As a veteran theology teacher in a Catholic high school, I have found throughout the years that, as mid-February approaches, the same two things invariably happen: I realize that 1) at least a few of my students do not actually know that February 14 is officially called “Saint” Valentine’s Day, and 2) at least a few of my students do not know that Saint Valentine was an actual person at all.
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For The Love
For The Love
By Mariel Roersma
I've been reading the book, "For The Love, Fighting For Grace In A World of Impossible Standards". Of course, it has made me think about the way that I love, and the way that others love. And why wouldn't that be important? St. Paul tells us that if we don't have love, we are nothing.
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What Protestants should know
What Protestants should know
By De Maria
Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church. It is clear from even a cursory reading of the New Testament, that there is no mention of any Protestant Church within those venerable pages. Nor is there any mention of any Protestant doctrine which contradicts the Catholic Church.
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Lead Me To Calvary
Lead Me To Calvary
By Mike Bugal
When I was an Evangelical Christian I loved the old hymns of the faith. There is nothing wrong with the newer songs or even the simplistic worship music that are so popular among young church goers (and by now some in their middle age too). But in food terms the newer songs are Big Macs and the older hymns are filet mignon.
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That you glorify God with one mind and one mouth
That you glorify God with one mind and one mouth
By De Maria
I hear many people, to this day, say that they left the Church because they feel the Mass is dead. They don’t get anything out of it. They also complain that the people in the Mass aren’t very friendly. Not very inviting to outsiders.
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