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Because thou hast seen me, Thomas, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed. John 20:29
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I have found throughout the years many of our separated brethren have left the Church. Prior to my conversion to the Catholic Church, they would…
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“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” — G.K. Chesterton This quote could provide…
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Noah’s poem brought to mind a real encounter I had with Abba while I was in a very vulnerable emotional state. My teenage years were…
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Guest post by Noah Simmons. I went to a Catholic retreat about two months ago and out of all the people there, one girl stood…
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CHAPTER XI. THIRD MEDITATION. Of the Gifts of God. Preparation. 1. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. 2. Ask Him to inspire your heart….
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Hi I’m Brian, I’ll mostly just be posting pictures that I’ve taken. This one is from the Shrine of our lady of good hope.