Go Forth and Sin No More
Genesius
October 20, AD2022
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Discussions with others about morality and sin can be very uncomfortable. No one wants to be told something they are doing is wrong. This is
Learning to See – Educating Ourselves in the Faith
Genesius
September 23, AD2022
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As my children have gone through school – all in Catholic schools – I often found myself disappointed with the lack of depth in their
Using a Lesson from Industry to Bring Order to Your Life
Genesius
August 22, AD2022
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God created the universe with order. This order and structure is evident in the vast variety of nature. Even snowflakes, with their infinite unique shapes,
The Troops of St. George Transforms Boys into Catholic Men
Genesius
July 22, AD2022
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Malice fills today’s world. This is partly because organizations which families relied upon in past generations to foster life skills in the youth no longer
Sorry Your Holiness, Diversity in Catholic Worship is Just Fine
Genesius
June 22, AD2022
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The word diversity is used a lot these days. In some ways, too much diversity (meaning variety) can be problematic, but more often than not,
You Can’t Un-See Sin
Genesius
May 19, AD2022
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In 2014, the Royal Dutch Guide Dog Foundation received the Gouden Loeki Commercial Award. The award was probably well deserved. The commercial that received the
Recite the Creed to Prepare for Spiritual Battle
Genesius
April 20, AD2022
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Our world is occupied territory. All of us are in a spiritual battle each day. But not everyone recognizes the seriousness of the situation or
When it Comes to Evangelizing, Delivery is Important
Genesius
March 21, AD2022
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Many, if not most of us, have seen the stereo-typical street preacher on a big city corner telling everyone who goes by that they are,
You and I Are Going to Die (and so will Everyone Else)
Genesius
February 23, AD2022
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Over the last two years, all of us witnessed politicians trying to out-do each other with respect to safety. Keeping everyone safe from a microscopic
Science And Religion, Not Science Versus Religion
Genesius
January 23, AD2022
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In today’s world, smart phones are common tools. Most of us know loosely how they work, or at least we are not surprised by what
A Formula for Growing in the Faith
Genesius
December 31, AD2021
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During of an evening of discussion with fellow Catholic men, one member of our group offered that he struggled to give his days to Lord.
Reflecting on St. Joseph as His Year Comes to a Close
Genesius
November 16, AD2021
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To mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis proclaimed 2021, the “Year of
Pray for Our Priests, They Too Are Under Attack
Genesius
October 27, AD2021
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Last month I wrote about how many Catholic Churches are being vandalized or burned. While writing that article I began to reflect on another topic
Of Course Churches Are Burning
Genesius
September 22, AD2021
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Catholic Churches in the United States and Canada and even in other parts of the world are under assault. But one must look hard to
Nazarene Fund’s Mission of Rescue
Genesius
August 23, AD2021
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After 15 years of fragile stability, Afghanistan has fallen back into chaos. As has already been widely reported, once the United States pulled its troops
Marian Apparitions — The Many Faces of Our Blessed Mother
Genesius
August 18, AD2021
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We have been reminded numerous times throughout history that we are not alone. Our Blessed Mother has appeared to many throughout the centuries. She has
Have You Ever Considered Building a Home Chapel?
Genesius
July 22, AD2021
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Catholics in good standing attend mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of obligation. They receive the Eucharist only after cleansing their soul of sin
Who Are You Inviting into Your Home?
Genesius
June 16, AD2021
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Would you willingly invite an ax murder into your house in the late evening? How about inviting in a rapist? How about inviting in a
Controlling Language to Hide Sin
Genesius
May 21, AD2021
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The good Sisters who taught me in grade school knew how to use language correctly. One of my earliest teachers was a Franciscan Sister. As
Having a Cup of Coffee with My 21-Year-Old Self
Genesius
April 24, AD2021
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When I was younger, I made a lot of mistakes, especially as a young father. I think this is because I really had no mentor
What Shall We Give to the Poor?
Genesius
March 23, AD2021
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As Catholics, we have an obligation to engage in the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Pope Francis in particular talks regularly of giving to
Do It, Do It Right, Do It Right Now
Genesius
February 20, AD2021
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Will Catholics resume going to again Mass once states lift all the COVID-19 restrictions? Or will the restrictions result in yet another decline in Mass
Do Catholics Have Too Many Rules?
Genesius
January 22, AD2021
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Debate is something that we Catholics should embrace. After all, the Doctors of the Church often participated in very time-consuming debates. Debate can be enlightening.
A Commercial or a Catholic Christmas?
Genesius
December 19, AD2020
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Last year I said “Merry Christmas!” to a cashier at a store on December 26. “Christmas is over!” was the cashier’s jaundiced reply. “I don’t
