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Pope Francis: Pride, Humility and the Gospel of the Day After
Pope Francis: Pride, Humility and the Gospel of the Day After
By Larry Peterson
Pope Francis has gone back to Rome. Sigh--I miss him. I live in central Florida so the closest he ever got to me was probably about 330 miles away and that was in a foreign country, Cuba. The closest I got to him in the United States was when he traveled to Washington, D.C. which is over 900 miles away. No matter, I do miss him. His gentle, kind and loving face was all over the TV screen since l
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Francis: Rebuild My Church
Francis: Rebuild My Church
By Ana R. Plumlee
Many say that Pope Francis is changing the teachings of the Church. This notion is false. Pope Francis is not changing the teachings of the Church. He is, rather, changing the way that we understand the church by living out her teaching of compassion. He is showing the evangelical and missionary nature of the Church through his actions as Pope, just as he did before being elected to the Papacy in
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Millstones For Sale - One Size Fits All
Millstones For Sale - One Size Fits All
By Bill Dunn
In the Gospel reading at Mass for the weekend of Sept 25th and 26th, Jesus issues this warning: “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.”
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Why did Jesus give Simon the name, "Rock"?
Why did Jesus give Simon the name, "Rock"?
By De Maria
Perhaps you never wondered. Here’s why. Because He wanted all to know that Simon would be he to whom all must turn who want to know God’s will. There is a precedent for this in Scripture
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Reexamining Pope Francis' "Who am I to judge?"
Reexamining Pope Francis' "Who am I to judge?"
By Alex Johannigman
This is a big week for the Catholic Church in the United States with Pope Francis' visit! Even though he'll be hundreds of miles from my home in Texas, the excitement is hard to contain, especially as I see friends of mine in Washington DC, New York City, and Philadelphia share their excitement and plans for which papal events they plan to attend.
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My Sleeping Saint Joseph Statue
My Sleeping Saint Joseph Statue
By Pam Spano
This past March I came across this article about Pope Francis’ Sleeping Saint Joseph statue. I posted the picture and article on my Being Catholic ... Really Facebook page and everyone just about lost their minds! “Where do I get one?,” everyone asked. So the search was on and I contacted several Catholic gift stores.
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Amazing Story. Pope Francis, Fr. Larry Richards, Justin Fatica and Us.
Amazing Story. Pope Francis, Fr. Larry Richards, Justin Fatica and Us.
By Greg Schlueter
This week Pope Francis will be on the world's center stage. More important is his purpose: God's design for marriage and family. As Catholics, we are very conceptual. We run the risk of merely spectating. Cheering from the sidelines. Yet our affirmation of the truth is not the same as living it. As someone said, even Satan knows the truth.
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Faith and Works
Faith and Works
By Mary Rivers
Many of us do not know intimately someone who is homeless, someone whose body is disfigured, someone who is undocumented, or one who had to grow up too soon and support his brothers and sisters, but we all know one who may have been bullied, or may have secret sorrows, or is forced into an adult role.
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Mass: the Ultimate Hour of Power
Mass: the Ultimate Hour of Power
By Lorrie McNickle
When we go to Mass this Sunday, will we go just to fulfill our Sunday obligation? Will we go half- heartedly, if we go at all, and just wade through the motions, our minds adrift in far-away thoughts and distractions. Will we mindlessly recite the prayers and Psalms, sing the songs with no real heart or meaning in the process?
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The Criminalization of Christianity - An Urgent Call to Fight for Religious Freedom!
The Criminalization of Christianity - An Urgent Call to Fight for Religious Freedom!
By Janet Moore
The protection of Religious Freedom must be foremost on our hearts and minds for all Christians -- particularly in light of the recent "laws" created by the Supreme Court.
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Is the Pope Catholic ?
Is the Pope Catholic ?
By Gwen Evans
Pope Francis has left many Catholics scratching their heads (with some even pounding their fists). Commentators have desperately tried to tie him to the liberal or conservative camp only to hear a week later that Francis has made one more of his trademark ”off the cuff” comments which seems to blow their latest theories to smithereens.
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Just Keep Swimming
Just Keep Swimming
By Lori Conklin
I haven't been able to write for at least a week. The temptations are coming in all forms now. It is a whirlwind of distractions, busyness, injuries, car issues and of course plumbing problems. It is all par for the course.
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A Pilgrimage: A Call To Step Out In Faith
A Pilgrimage: A Call To Step Out In Faith
By Lori Conklin
Funny things happen when you decide to step out of your comfort zone and do something you might never think you would do. After attending the initial meeting for our September Papal visit, I was so full of hope and overwhelmed with the knowledge of how many people would travel to Philadelphia to see the Holy Father.
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Pope St. Hyginus
Pope St. Hyginus
By Debra Booton McCoy
Our eighth pope was Hyginus. As is typical of the Roman Church in the mid second century, Hyginus was more likely one of a number of presbyters as opposed to a stand-alone governor.
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A Love Affair with Moloch
A Love Affair with Moloch
By Karl Erickson
We’d be wise not to forget the stern warning within Leviticus 18:21. "Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD." Children hold a special place in the heart of God. “Let the little children come to me,” said Jesus. The reader is reminded of God's love and intimate knowledge of the unborn child ...
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Five Things Catholics Believe about the Pope
Five Things Catholics Believe about the Pope
By Leonard Wathen
With Pope Francis visiting the United States, there are likely more people wondering what Catholics actually believe about the Pope. Here is a brief summary. #1 – He is the Successor of Peter. When Jesus Christ established his Church, he appointed Simon to lead it.
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A Holy Journey
A Holy Journey
By Lori Conklin
It is the Feast of the Assumption, it is an important day not only does it mark the beginning of our Papal journey but it marks the 18th anniversary of my Consecration to Our Lady according to St. Louis De Montfort, as I walk through the doors, I am struck by its significance.
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