Where Is Your Line?
Genesius
April 19, AD2024
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Several years ago, I was challenged by an acquaintance of mine. He asked me, “Where is your line?” At first, I did not understand his
A Cultural Paradox: All Natural Everything, Except Sex
Genesius
April 2, AD2024
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G.K. Chesterton said of progressives, “They insist on talking about Birth Control when they mean less birth and no control” (“The Thing,” Chapter 6, Obstinate
Marriages That Last
Genesius
February 24, AD2024
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Over the past few months, I have attended two funerals. At both of them, elderly widowers were mourning their deceased wives. Both of the couples
Supporting Fellow Catholics and Catholic Beliefs
Genesius
January 24, AD2024
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Car commercials from the 1950’s are a hoot. I say this because I came across some recently. Although interesting, these relics of a bygone era
Discovering Deeper Meaning in Christmas Carols
Genesius
December 23, AD2023
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Dale Ahlquist, author and co-founder of Chesterton Academy high school in Minneapolis, said in one of his talks about Chesterton, “Catholics often know the answer
What Will the Experts Demand Next?
Genesius
November 26, AD2023
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If you watch or listen to what passes for mainstream news today, you will often hear from experts. It seems we need experts to enlighten
Fighting the Battle of Ideas with Comic Books
Genesius
October 26, AD2023
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When I was first married, my wife collected books for young girls published during World War II. My wife had some of these as a
Who Do You See as a Leper?
Genesius
September 25, AD2023
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The television series The Chosen has inspired many since its first season in 2017. It is truly an exceptional television series. Unlike some attempts to
Cain, Equality, Repentance, Penance, and Redemption
Genesius
August 25, AD2023
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Many of us have heard people argue that the lessons presented in the Bible are old fashioned and outdated, especially the Book of Genesis. The
Failure, Humility, and Repentance
Genesius
July 25, AD2023
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One of the most well know parables in scripture is that of the Prodigal Son. (Luke 15:11-32) Told in only 22 versus, this story is
Fighting Digital Media and Retaking 2,200 Hours
Genesius
June 25, AD2023
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Over 2,200 hours is what the average person spends on digital media each year. That is six hours a day, every day. For some it
China’s Cultural Revolution and Its Parallel in the Church
Genesius
May 20, AD2023
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While my family and I lived in mainland China, we had the opportunity to visit Hangzhou. This city, along the famous West Lake, is known
The Danger of Education Is the Illusion of Education
Genesius
April 22, AD2023
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As Catholics, all of us want what is best for our fellow man. We want everyone to be able to read and understand how the
So, Who’s Got the Phobia?
Genesius
March 25, AD2023
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Ivan Provorov, a professional hockey player, recently committed a major transgression in the eyes of modern secular activists. He refused to wear a rainbow-colored jersey
Conflict, Traditions, and Tolerance
Genesius
February 24, AD2023
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Conflict has always existed in the Church. It is, after all, made up of people who are far from perfect. In the Acts of the
Do You Believe the Apocalypse Is Coming?
Genesius
January 27, AD2023
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Most of us have probably heard someone or some fringe group lamenting that the end of the world is coming or even upon us. Often
Take Advantage of Travel to Practice Catholic Traditions
Genesius
December 23, AD2022
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Our modern world has become very mobile. Most of us think nothing of driving to the grocery store to get staples such as eggs, bread,
Is Your Mission Sitting in Your Pew?
Genesius
November 16, AD2022
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As Christians we all have a mission. Christ commissioned all of us to go forth and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). After the
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