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Forgive Your Enemies for Holy Week This Year
Forgive Your Enemies for Holy Week This Year
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
The Church has talked about the need to forgive our enemies for centuries. One of Jesus’s greatest missions during his last hours on earth was to forgive his enemies. Not only did He forgive those who hurt Him physically, his soul was hurt by betrayal from his close friends and those who had followed Him.
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"A" Story
"A" Story
By Catherine M. J. Mary Evans
She thought she was a straight “A” student. Well maybe at one time back in public grade school she got her little “A's”. She thought that’s who she was and anything less was an aberration.
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POPE BENEDICT II, A WELL-TRAINED SINGER
POPE BENEDICT II, A WELL-TRAINED SINGER
By Debra Booton McCoy
Benedict, son of John, was born about 635 AD in Rome. As a youth, he was sent to the schola cantorum, which had been set up by Pope Gregory to teach chant to young men. Here, Benedict excelled in his knowledge of Sacred Scripture and in his ability to sing. He became a priest and was remarkable for his generosity, humility and love of the poor.
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This Present Darkness: Six Lessons
This Present Darkness: Six Lessons
By Karl Erickson
When news of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s letter first broke during August of 2018, it felt emotionally crushing. As converts to the Catholic Church in 2005, it was particularly challenging for our family to stomach the allegations.
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Showing God's Mercy by Listening to Ohers
Showing God's Mercy by Listening to Ohers
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) spoke about attending to the needs of our neighbor: “On the question of relating to our fellowman – our neighbor’s spiritual need transcends every commandment. Everything else we do is a means to an end. But love is an end already, since God is love.”
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POPE SAINT LEO II
POPE SAINT LEO II
By Debra Booton McCoy
This week’s pope was born Leo Manelius, in Sicily about 611 AD. His father was known as Paulus. This was a time when many Sicilians headed to the mainland. The Islamic Caliphate, still less than 50 years old, was conducting raids on Sicily. It was not a safe place to live, especially for those who were Christian.
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The Trumpets of Apocalypse: Proclaiming the Doctrines of the Church
The Trumpets of Apocalypse: Proclaiming the Doctrines of the Church
By Scott Pauline
This is the major doctrinal history since the Church converted the Empire: 300 - 600 : No Trinity or Incarnation, in part or in full
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POPE SAINT AGATHO, THE WONDERWORKER
POPE SAINT AGATHO, THE WONDERWORKER
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Agatho was most likely the oldest of all the popes. It has been said that he was already 100 when he was consecrated.
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Who Speaks "Truth?" Certainly Christ Does
Who Speaks "Truth?" Certainly Christ Does
By Chris Cappannelli, EdD
Recently, in response to one of my articles, I was chastised for not acknowledging or accepting the "truth" of the survivors of victims of homicide with respect of the imposition of capital punishment by secular authorities upon violators. I am writing to clarify my comments and my position, as well as define a pathway for future dialogue.
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POPE DONUS
POPE DONUS
By Debra Booton McCoy
Donus was another old man elected Pope. He, too did not last very long.
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A Devotional: Dealing with Difficult People
A Devotional: Dealing with Difficult People
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
When we are happy and feel accepted and loved, life often feels positive. When we feel alone, rejected and insecure, life feels challenging. Faith is not about feelings; we always have to confront difficulties. During these moments, it may seem as if we are all alone. It may even seem to us God doesn’t care.
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POPE ADEODATUS II, THE OLD MAN
POPE ADEODATUS II, THE OLD MAN
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Adeodatus is sometimes called Adeodatus II, because another pope, Deodatus, was also referred to Adeodatus I sometimes. It can be difficult to keep them all straight.
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The Importance of Face to Face Relationships
The Importance of Face to Face Relationships
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Social media has become a staple in our culture. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are the main means of communication for many. We use it for social interaction, news, political debates, as well as keeping in touch with family and friends.
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St. Telesphorus and St. Hyginus---The January Popes
St. Telesphorus and St. Hyginus---The January Popes
By Larry Peterson
The eighth pope in the line of succession that began with St. Peter was Pope Telesphorus. He was a pope from 126 AD until 137 AD. He was followed by Pope Hyginus, who reigned from 136 AD to 142 AD. Both of these sainted popes have feast days in January and both established traditions that are still in use to this day.
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A Word To Our Shepherds about Betrayal
A Word To Our Shepherds about Betrayal
By Susan Skinner
I was recently blindsided by something that left me momentarily feeling exposed, even betrayed. Because I know God is in all things, I took it to him to try to process what happened. I knew clearly I was supposed to meditate on Jesus’ betrayal. I did that for several days, and this morning God spoke. He told me I was looking at it wrong.
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POPE VITALIAN, TRYING TO EASE TENSIONS
POPE VITALIAN, TRYING TO EASE TENSIONS
By Debra Booton McCoy
Vitalian, son of Anastasius, was born somewhere between 580 and 600 AD in Segni, Lazio, in central Italy. He appears to have been elevated to cardinal in 655.
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POPE EUGENE I, NO ONE'S PUPPET
POPE EUGENE I, NO ONE'S PUPPET
By Debra Booton McCoy
Pope Martin was kidnapped by the exarch of Emperor Constans II on June 17, 653. He was swept out of Rome the next day and never stepped back on the Italian peninsula again. Then he was sent into exile and died in Cherson, Crimea, September 16, 655.There was no pope leading the Church from that date forward.
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