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Nigerian Youth Are Given "Something American" - the Story of Ven. Tolton, First Black American Priest
Nigerian Youth Are Given "Something American" - the Story of Ven. Tolton, First Black American Priest
By Kevin J. Banet
When more than a hundred students clad in purple uniforms sitting in the hot Nigerian sun heard their American speaker tell the story about a black American who became a priest, it might have been the first time they had heard such a story.
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Pope St. Pius X: His motto was "Restore all things in Christ" and he did his best to do just that.
Pope St. Pius X: His motto was "Restore all things in Christ" and he did his best to do just that.
By Larry Peterson
The two most beloved Popes of the twentieth century lived during the beginning and at the end of that century. We all know of Pope St. John Paul II who guided the Church from 1978 into the new millennium. However, not as many people know about the man who became pope during the beginning of the century. His name was Pope St. Pius X who was elected in 1903.
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Was Saint Louis de Montfort referring to the New Evangelization?
Was Saint Louis de Montfort referring to the New Evangelization?
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Bob and Penny Lord studied the life of Saint Louis de Montfort after reading Mater Redemptoris and in his writings they discovered his Prophecy of the the Last Days. Many times they quoted this prophecy to the groups that they spoke to over the years.
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POPE SAINT PAUL I, GROWTH OF THE PAPAL STATES
POPE SAINT PAUL I, GROWTH OF THE PAPAL STATES
By Debra Booton McCoy
When Pope Stephen II died in April of 757, he left behind what was apparently his right hand man, his brother Paul, a deacon.
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Persecution 2019
Persecution 2019
By E.M. McCarthy
This year marks a high point in Christian persecutions worldwide. Recently Nigeria is in the news, with the fear of ethnic cleansing and open war being discussed.
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THE TWO FIRST POPES STEPHEN
THE TWO FIRST POPES STEPHEN
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Zachary died in the middle of March, 752 after a reign of ten and a half years, leaving the Lombard warriors reaching out to win the Italian peninsula. An election on March 23 gave the papacy to Stephanus.
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Sunday Gospel: Scorpions, Serpents, Fish, Eggs, Spiritual Fathers and Protestantism
Sunday Gospel: Scorpions, Serpents, Fish, Eggs, Spiritual Fathers and Protestantism
By Scott Pauline
Four times in the Gospels, Christ fed the people with five loaves and two fish.
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Lead Us Not Into Temptation?
Lead Us Not Into Temptation?
By E.M. McCarthy
The phrase “lead us not into temptation” seems to be on the way out of Catholicism. A major publisher of the Mass missal is changing the phrasing of the Lord's Prayer already to "do not let us fall into temptation."
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POPE ZACHARY, THE MOST ABLE NEGOTIATOR
POPE ZACHARY, THE MOST ABLE NEGOTIATOR
By Debra Booton McCoy
Historians have viewed Zachary as a capable administrator and a skillful, subtle diplomat in a dangerous time. Peter Partner called him “perhaps the most subtle and able of all the Roman pontiffs.
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Pope Francis Nurtured with Salesian Spirituality
Pope Francis Nurtured with Salesian Spirituality
By Kevin J. Banet
Did you know that Pope Francis’ upbringing and education were greatly formed by the Salesians, and he is very thankful for this?
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POPE GREGORY III, A CONTINUATION OF A BATTLE
POPE GREGORY III, A CONTINUATION OF A BATTLE
By Debra Booton McCoy
Both Popes Gregory II and Gregory III had to confront one of the most important storms in the Church’s history, the Iconoclast Controversy. This controversy began under the reign of Pope Gregory II, when he condemned the Byzantine Emperor, Leo III, for the destruction of all religious images. Gregory II’s successor, Gregory III continued the argument.
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A Catholic Prayer for Healing
A Catholic Prayer for Healing
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Life is filled with moments that challenge our hearts and minds and leave us feeling empty. Our faith teaches us that despite life's hurts and disappointments, we can have courage through our Lord Jesus Christ. We can say a prayer for healing.
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Hear the Cry of the Earth
Hear the Cry of the Earth
By Katie Zalany
As part of my formation as a third order Franciscan, my formation director insisted that I read Laudato Si. I did so begrudgingly. I am no environmentalist, even though I am conscious of recycling and reducing waste, and I really had no desire to read it.
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Forced Death of Vincent Lambert
Forced Death of Vincent Lambert
By E.M. McCarthy
The courts in France have given the go-ahead to remove the feeding tube of disabled Vincent Lambert, 42. He will die the second or third week of July 2019.
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Healing Our Hearts of Sin and Sorrow
Healing Our Hearts of Sin and Sorrow
By Nancy Marie Murray
All of us have a longing for the perfect, infinite, all-loving God. All of us were intended to be in relationsh­ip with Him. Why do we so often experience brokenness instead of wholeness, turmoil instead of peace, sorrow instead of joy, and alienation from God instead of union with Him?
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Lucien Botovosoa's devotion to Christ and Family made him a Martyr---- Today he is counted among the Patrons of Married Couples and Fathers
Lucien Botovosoa's devotion to Christ and Family made him a Martyr---- Today he is counted among the Patrons of Married Couples and Fathers
By Larry Peterson
Madagascar is a vast island nation located off the east-central coast of Africa. It was here that Lucien Botovasoa was born in the year 1908, the exact day is unknown. He was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. Besides that, not much more is known about his early childhood.
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POPE SAINT GREGORY II, DEFENDER OF ICONS
POPE SAINT GREGORY II, DEFENDER OF ICONS
By Debra Booton McCoy
Gregory was born to noble parents, Marcellus and Honesta, around 669. As a very young man, he was brought to the papal court. During the reign of Pope Sergius I (687-701), he served as subdeacon and paymaster/almoner.
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