A Father Remembered
Sean Morrisroe
August 2, AD2017
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I was in shock standing in the front pew of the church at my father’s service (a traditional funeral was not held). Monsignor was at
Purity of Heart
Kevin Aldrich
August 2, AD2017
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. The kingdom of God is where God’s will is fully done by us and
God Has A Plan: Trust His Holistic Point of View
Christine Roe
July 31, AD2017
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I once had a priest tell me, after I spent a while explaining to him all the concerns I had running through my head as
Determination Means Giving 110% Even When It Is Hard
Scott Nolan
July 29, AD2017
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August has always meant Football for me. And maybe it’s just me, but football makes me think about religion. I am not a sports fanatic,
Some Thoughts on the Holiness of Matrimony
Karen Reep
July 28, AD2017
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While I’m neither a theologian nor a Bible Scholar, I’ve always thought that the Bible is really very clear and straightforward in regard to both
Are There Animals in Heaven?
Nada Mazzei
July 25, AD2017
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Losing a pet can be difficult. My neighbor recently lost her pet kitten. Her eight-year-old daughter began crying inconsolably when she learned of this loss.
Recognizing Neighbor in Today’s World
Birgit Jones
July 14, AD2017
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In the book of Luke, an expert in the law asks, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Wisdom About Suffering from St. Paul and St. Frances de Sales
Dr. Allison Low
July 13, AD2017
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There are many painful experiences that are a part of our lives this side of heaven. These can be emotional such as disappointment, heartache, betrayal,
The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part II
Michele Boyer
July 12, AD2017
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Last month I presented the First Way St. Thomas Aquinas explained the logical existence of God. Here is the Second Way. While this is a
Wanting Purgatory Now – A Journey Towards Holiness
Michael Cretaro
July 10, AD2017
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There are a number of things that distinguish Catholics from Protestant Christians. One of these things is a belief in purgatory. Protestants think that simply accepting Jesus
The Fifth Beatitude: Mercy
Kevin Aldrich
July 1, AD2017
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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. For the past five months I’ve been writing about the Beatitudes in order to understand them
We Can Become Saints by Surrendering to the Will of God
Karen Reep
June 28, AD2017
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Do you ever read about the saints and wonder: “Could I do it? Could I possibly endure such agony for Christ?” Fortunately, most of us
The Lost Virtue of Christian Hospitality
Nada Mazzei
June 24, AD2017
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Summer is a time we invite family and friends over for dinner often. The sun sets later and evenings are warm. It is an ideal
Hanoi Jane Excepted, Ora Pro Nobis
Guy McClung
June 17, AD2017
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Is a prayer like this Okay? Hanoi Jane Excepted, Ora Pro Nobis My good friend, Captain Ronald Bliss (may he rest in peace now), on
“Fake News” – The Paganization of the Church
Dr. Allison Low
June 13, AD2017
7 Comments
Social media today is flooded with what some call ‘fake news’ stories. Whether it is a falsification about an archaeological discovery, an allegation of criminal
The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part I
Michele Boyer
June 11, AD2017
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Thomas Aquinas’ Ways But on one particular day, she grabbed my full, locked-on attention. She was talking about St. Thomas Aquinas’ famous Five Logical Proofs
Justice Will Make You Happy: The Fourth Beatitude
Kevin Aldrich
June 2, AD2017
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Good Just Lives Our life is morally good or righteous if it
The Father’s Personal Command to Us: Listen to Him
Dr. Allison Low
May 13, AD2017
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It is very rare in the New Testament that we are given words directly spoken by God the Father so when this happens it should
Discovering the Virtue of Chastity: A Personal Journey
Michael Cretaro
May 4, AD2017
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I am probably something of an anomaly in today’s world. I’m not a cleric but I have found fulfillment living a chaste life and serving
Increase Happiness and Save Our Culture…One Thank You at a Time
Sean Morrisroe
May 3, AD2017
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“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Making God Your Goal
Karen Reep
May 2, AD2017
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In an effort to maintain their lifestyles, some people repeatedly push themselves to the point of exhaustion. But a life that does not have God
May: The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Nada Mazzei
April 25, AD2017
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The month of May is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. May is a month of growth, when nature is reborn. This month normally
And With Whose “Spirit” ?
Guy McClung
April 17, AD2017
15 Comments
“And also with you.” “And with your Spirit.” Six of one half a dozen of the other ? Mox nix ? Who cares? What difference
A Faith Adventure: Evangelizing a Family Member
H. L. Duncan
April 9, AD2017
8 Comments
I recently had a conversation about our faith with a fallen-away Catholic family member. This situation is exactly what the New Evangelization is all about.
