The Fear Factor
Carol Monaco
October 30, AD2020
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We certainly have reason to be afraid these days. Frankly, there are times when I just do not want to leave my home. Fear can
A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare
Pete Socks
October 29, AD2020
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Can you feel it? Does it weigh on you? Almost everywhere we turn whether it be the news or social media there is an evident
A 21st Century Christian: Chess Player, Samurai, and Doctor
Cesar R. Falcon
October 28, AD2020
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The elements of a chess player, a samurai, and a physician can be woven into a metaphor to paint an image of an effective 21st
The Future is Coming – Are You Excited?
Gene M. Van Son
October 27, AD2020
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Most of us wonder from time to time what the future has in store for us. But as Doris Day first sang way back in
A Catholic Vote for Trump: Off the Shelf 197 with Jesse Romero
Pete Socks
October 26, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 197 – Jesse Romero This week we take a look at the current Presidential election. Jesse Romero joins me to discuss why
Why We Should Let Our Lives Slow Down
Cecily Lowe
October 25, AD2020
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Nowadays, we have more convenience than ever before. We can send text messages faster than making phone calls, e-mail much faster than snail mail, and even
A Primer on the Book of Revelation
Briana Huddleston
October 23, AD2020
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The Book of Revelation is the most mysterious book of the Bible. The prophetic book is encrypted with many codes and riddles from the Old
Mother Mary Clare’s Four Obstacles to Prayer
Nicholas Vance
October 23, AD2020
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If you’re anything like me, you struggle in prayer. And not struggle in the sense of just trying to find the time. The struggle is
Walk in My Ways
Ida Adams
October 22, AD2020
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Always but always there is a litany of praise and thanks in my soul as well as a request,” But what can I do for
If You Truly Want to Follow Christ Learn Patience
Gabriel Garnica
October 22, AD2020
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I once read that the average person looks at his or her phone roughly 100 times a day. This would be an average between an
The Prayer Rule of the Theotokos
Masha Goepel
October 21, AD2020
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“One day, through the rosary and the scapular, Our Lady will save the world.” ~St. Dominic Our Lady is forever encouraging her children to pray
The Power of Our Lady to Teach Us About God
Maurice Williams
October 20, AD2020
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Most people just mumble their prayers without paying much attention to the words. But the words in the Hail Mary were carefully chosen by St.
Covid-19, Filling Empty Churches, and the Eucharist
Howard Kainz
October 20, AD2020
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As a result of a botched medical procedure in September 2019, I was transferred to a hospital ICU, then to hospital rehab, then to skilled
A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Off the Shelf 196 with Kathleen Beckman
Pete Socks
October 19, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 196 – Kathleen Beckman Many have come to the realization that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle. This battle
Divinization, Becoming Like God, Begins at Baptism
Ray Sullivan
October 17, AD2020
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Divinization, becoming like God, begins at baptism. It is the true goal of being a Christian. The Bible says that we are the adopted sons
The Christian Ethic Civilizes a Cruel and Divided World
Paul A. Escott
October 16, AD2020
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Last month, I wrote an article for Catholic Stand that advocated for a level of civility in the American political process. I argued this, in
Why Do People Think They Don’t Know How To Pray?
Mark Belanger
October 15, AD2020
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Our parish Chaplain delivered an interesting observation while talking about an upcoming Saturday event on prayer. It was insightful. “I don’t know why people think
Spiritual Warfare, a Catholic Perspective
Richard Van Kirk
October 14, AD2020
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Spiritual warfare existed before God created man, male and female, in His own image and likeness. Prior to creation, there was a war in the
“There is Victory over Death”
Larry Peterson
October 14, AD2020
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Last week Archbishop José Gomez, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led the nation in a virtual Rosary for America. The intent was
Why I can’t Vote for Joe Biden (and Why You Shouldn’t Either)
Gene M. Van Son
October 13, AD2020
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I love Joe Biden, just as I love all my fellow human beings. But Joe seems to be really confused. Maybe 47 years in politics,
5 Things with Father Bill: Off the Shelf 195 with Father Bill Byrne
Pete Socks
October 12, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 195 – Father Bill Byrne This week on Off the Shelf we are taking a look at something a little lighter during
Altar Serving is Meaningful, Not Menial
Loreto Xavier
October 10, AD2020
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At the end of Sacred Triduum 2019, my altar server son received a Thank You card from the parish. Inside the envelope was also a
Live Out Your Baptism
William Hemsworth
October 9, AD2020
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The Book of Joshua is an interesting book of the Old Testament. It starts in the thick of things. Moses has died, and the children
The Spider Who Saved Christmas
Pete Socks
October 8, AD2020
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If you have followed my reviews for any period of time you know I choose various genres to try and offer a complete selection of
