There Are Always Outside Observers
Janet Meyer
April 15, AD2019
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During my first and only pregnancy, I was frequently asked about my plans for baby number two. I was a bit older as a first-time
The Arguments You Never Hear for Capital Punishment
Paul Kniaz
April 14, AD2019
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It would be understandable if Catholics and the public at large believed that the death penalty’s existence depended solely on its effectiveness in protecting society
Is Abortion Okay? No Hands Went Up
Sr. Christina Neumann
April 14, AD2019
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The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God (CCC 1700). It was a beautiful Wednesday
Our Daily Battle With the World, the Flesh, and the Devil
Dr. Allison Low
April 13, AD2019
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We are at war. Each day we are soldiers, walking out onto a battlefield. Some people are acutely aware of the ongoing battle and are
Toxic Femininity and its Antidote- Dr. Carrie Gress
Patrick Coffin
April 13, AD2019
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The Patrick Coffin Show podcast features weekly interviews with A-list influencers and outliers in the effort to recover the Judeo-Christian roots of the culture. Patrick
Temptation – It’s a Good Thing!
Kendra Von Esh
April 12, AD2019
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Temptation … I used to fear it like the plague – but now I relish in it! Sounds pretty bizarre, I know, let me explain…
The Difference Between Sin and Error
Joy Joseph
April 12, AD2019
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Even a broken clock tells time correctly twice a day. A person who is unreliable can still be right about something once in a while.
Search No More
Pete Socks
April 11, AD2019
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We are all on a quest. A journey to find what we are ultimately meant to be. A journey to discover how to fill the
Contemplating God’s Love in the Passion of Christ
Pamela Mandela
April 11, AD2019
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One of the things I often ask of God in this season is for the grace to contemplate God’s Love in the Passion of Christ,
This Lent Crucify Your Despair to the Cross of Hope!
Gabriel Garnica
April 10, AD2019
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Scripture teaches us the difference between despair and hope in the persons and reactions of Judas and Peter. Peter denied even knowing Our Lord three
Is Wearing a Veil Still Required of Catholic Women?
Birgit Jones
April 10, AD2019
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It is common to see Catholic women wearing a veil during Holy Mass celebrated in the Extraordinary Form. In addition to receiving the Eucharist on
Science and the Existence of God
JP Nunez
April 9, AD2019
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Many atheists and agnostics are fond of asking for scientific proof of God’s existence. They say that if science can’t show that he exists, we
Immoderate Desires III: The Deadly Sin of Avarice
Anthony S. Layne
April 9, AD2019
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Avarice, one of the seven capital (“deadly”) sins, is more difficult to discern in our society than are Gluttony and Lust — at least, it’s
A Timeless History – Off the Shelf 119 with Steve Weidenkopf
Pete Socks
April 8, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 119 – Steve Weidenkopf The history of the Catholic Church is one word…FASCINATING. It”s a 2000 year history full of drama, intrigue,
The Untapped Power of Faith in Action
Edward Monti
April 8, AD2019
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How often have you heard that phrase “God helps those who help themselves”? I’ve heard it many times and I’ve used it many times. Technically,
Confirmation Part 3: It’s a Conundrum, But Not Really
Gene M. Van Son
April 7, AD2019
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Are some kids more in need of the graces of Confirmation at an earlier age than others? Or is it that some children are ready
Dazzling Spiritual Coming Attractions
Deacon Greg Lambert
April 6, AD2019
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… [Jesus] took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his
Confirmation Part 2: The Province of Detroit – A Microcosm of the U.S.
Gene M. Van Son
April 6, AD2019
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The Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit, comprising the Archdiocese of Detroit and the six dioceses in the State of Michigan, is a microcosm of the U.S.
St. Margaret of Scotland: Sharing Her Very Self
Sabrina Vu
April 5, AD2019
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St. Margaret’s Life St. Margaret of Scotland, who became known as “The Pearl of Scotland,” was an English princess born in Hungary in 1045 to
Just What is ‘the Right Age’ for the Sacrament of Confirmation? Part 1
Gene M. Van Son
April 5, AD2019
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If you are a cradle Roman Catholic, you were baptized as an infant and you probably received your First Holy Communion in first or second
Cut Through Doctrinal Confusion
Pete Socks
April 4, AD2019
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Navigating the teachings of the Church can be a daunting task. It is made even worse these days with rise of social media and along
All Caught Up in Myself
Jim Dougherty
April 3, AD2019
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I often get all caught up in myself and experience various distressing thoughts and anxieties. These are a combination of temptations to sinful behavior as
