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What makes one a Christian? How should Christian life be lived? Who decides what Christianity is? What did Jesus mean by the Kingdom of God? How can I grow in faith, love, and holiness?

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The Body is Wounded

The Body is Wounded

November 9, 2016
Bekah
Editor's Choice

The body is wounded. Broken for our transgressions. Presented for our healing. And divided again by our iniquities. A voice cries out in the wilderness:…

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justice

The Injustice of Love

November 5, 2016
Steven Thomas
Editor's Choice

The flesh of God torn asunder; can theological concepts even come close?  Can my intellect take it in? Is salvation brought about by a proper…

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Idolatry, Apostasy, or Farce

Idolatry, Apostasy, or Farce

November 1, 2016
Steven Thomas
Editor's Choice

No blinders.  No closing of the eyes.  Let us look straight into reality and draw our conclusion. Church history is no prettier than the average…

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We are Confused

We are Confused

October 24, 2016
Bekah
Editor's Choice

How long has it been since Pope John Paul II called for a New Evangelization?  It preceded my entrance into the Church 8 years ago by…

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Our Traveling Companion

Our Traveling Companion

October 20, 2016
Brian
Editor's Choice

  “Lord Jesus, Who in the Eucharist make your dwelling among us and become our traveling companion, sustain our Christian communities so that they may…

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You want Gospel, I’ll Show You Gospel

You want Gospel, I’ll Show You Gospel

October 18, 2016
Steven Thomas
Editor's Choice

Salvation is pure gift, and what is given to us from God?   His very self, communicating to us as much as we can handle. Bring…

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Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 2, Chapter 14

Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 2, Chapter 14

December 4, 2012
admin
Book Talk, Introduction to the Devout Life

CHAPTER XIV. Of Holy Communion, and how to join in it. 1. SO far I have said nothing concerning the Sun of all spiritual exercises,…

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pearl

Apologetic Power

October 28, 2012
Steven Thomas
Apologetics

Ego Bust To become Catholic you become so small Your theological convictions are trumped by another You become a part of the lay class You…

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hold on

Hold On, It’s Coming

October 19, 2012
Steven Thomas
Personal Experience

What is it with God and the last hour?  Is it our desperation that provokes a level of faith most could not otherwise tap into?…

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Catholic Quote of the Day, September 17, 2012

Catholic Quote of the Day, September 17, 2012

September 17, 2012
Bekah
Catholic Quote of the Day, Ignatius of Antioch, Saint

Take note of those who hold heterodox opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ which has come to us, and see how contrary their opinions…

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