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
The Victory of Death
Deacon Greg Lambert
March 19, AD2024
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Of all the words to describe the process of death, victory would be the last one on the list for most of us. Death to
Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment- Part II
Nate Guyear
March 13, AD2024
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Click here to read Part I of this article. Punishment What is punishment? The Catholic Dictionary defines punishment as, Any ill suffered in consequence of
Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment- Part I
Nate Guyear
March 12, AD2024
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Have you ever heard someone say that God’s forgiveness removes the guilt of sin? And have you ever wondered why God punishes a person from
Grace And Our Response to It
Nate Guyear
March 6, AD2024
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Many people, including my past self, say the word grace without knowing exactly what it is or what it does. We sometimes think of it
New Course on the Seven Deadly Sins And Their Remedies
Gene M. Van Son
February 3, AD2024
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We are just 11 days from the start of Lent and traditionally Catholics “give up” something for Lent as a penance for our sins. But instead
The Perils Of Monotonous Stability
Mark Belanger
January 26, AD2024
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C. S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” is succinctly summed up by Cliffsnotes: “By showing the devils’ tactics for corrupting human souls, the novel demonstrates how
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
A Poor Imitation
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
January 23, AD2024
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I celebrated my fifth Christmas in Italy this past December. It was certainly the most normal one after COVID. Still, I was struck by several
Making Jesus the King of Your Heart
Ray Sullivan
December 21, AD2023
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Another Christmas is soon to happen in our lives. For some, it will be the final Christmas of our earthly sojourn. For others, it will
Sin and Inner Transformation: An Advent Reflection
Paul A. Escott
December 2, AD2023
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The eve of Advent may seem to be one of the least propitious junctures at which to raise the likely all-time least-favorite theological issue of
Divine Retribution and the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Gene M. Van Son
October 16, AD2023
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In a perfect world, the LA Dodgers should be gearing up to play the Atlanta Braves for the National League Pennant right now. But we
Aliens and God: Extra Theology for Extraterrestrials
Gary Sullivan
August 7, AD2023
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Recent UFO Congressional Hearing In the July 26 Congressional Hearing on UAP (unidentified aerial phenomena), three former military officials told Congress that the government is
The Devil’s Horrible Sin of Pride
Ray Sullivan
July 31, AD2023
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The Devil’s Horrible Sin of Pride For those who don’t know, pride is one of the seven deadly sins. Pride was the great sin of
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
Our Changing World and God
Maurice Williams
July 18, AD2023
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By the time this article appears, I will be 92 years old (as of July 11). It’s a much different world today than it was
Church of St Paul the Apostle in NYC
Joe Tevington
June 9, AD2023
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This article briefly describes my fond memories of Paulists at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in NYC. Then it discusses the proper treatment of
Breaking Bonds
Jacqueline St. Clare
April 24, AD2023
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Bound Sin. It binds us. Our hands which were meant to reach out and love. Our feet which were meant to walk forward in a
Some Thoughts on Where ‘Not Bad’ People Might End Up
Gene M. Van Son
April 18, AD2023
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We often hear people comforting a grieving friend or loved one at a wake or funeral say, “He (or she) is in heaven with Jesus
A ‘Capture and Rescue’ Lenten Storyline
Tom Collingwood
April 5, AD2023
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Because of my background, I can’t help but get caught up in the worldly affairs that surround me. This is especially the case for political
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
What God Revealed about Creation
Maurice Williams
February 14, AD2023
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I think human nature has been totally confused by the darkness Lucifer spread contradicting everything God has revealed. So sometimes it is helpful to recall