Mass, power, unity

Why I Remain Catholic

I was raised lovingly by my parents in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). From 6th grade to 8th grade, in preparation for confirmation, I

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magisterium, Vatican

Magisterium: Blessing or Curse?

There are two main types of authority: governance and magisterium. A governance is the power to impose and enforce behavioral standards. Clubs, businesses and nations

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eucharist, priest, holy communion, Mass

This Is Your Job, Dude!

There is a curiosity that looms large in the minds of most people meeting for the first time. Right after introductions are made, a subtle

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cathedral, Geofencing

The Mass: Grace and Blessing

Before my father died, he wrote “The Anatomy of the Mass.” My father’s hope was to help parishioners develop a deeper understanding and greater love

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jesus, chchrist descent into hell, hell

Crossing the Chasm

During my Holy Hour, I began to see images of a chasm with people on either side. Those on the right were in a “state

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downtime, moral, Baby, abortion

Its Really About the Baby

Two recent events on the abortion scene have brought out the divisiveness among Americans as a whole and even among Catholics. The first event was

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