![Book Talk Tuesday, Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 3, Chapter 25](https://concretelife.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2012/06/desales-470x140.jpg)
CHAPTER XXV. On Modesty in Dress. S. PAUL expresses his desire that all Christian women should wear “modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety;” [125] –and…
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When I set up this blog during Lent, I had some idea that it may turn into a group effort. I’d like to introduce fellow…
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I know it is Easter, but I have a few last words for the Lent that is past. I’ve been Catholic for 8 years this…
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The problem of Judas Iscariot has always puzzled me. What in the world caused him to turn on the Christ after witnessing all the miracles,…
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Note: I’m reposting this as I finally figured out how to embed the playlist. Here’s the playlist tutorial, if anyone else needs help! One week…
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My little 6 year old son was working on his reading homework with me one afternoon, and when I insisted he read something he didn’t…
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I found this link to the “Easiest Plenary Indulgence” on the National Catholic Register site this morning. I’m considering driving out to the Shrine on Friday…
![What the "bleep"?!](https://concretelife.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2012/03/cuss_balloon-450x140.jpeg)
Do you ever find yourself watching television and noticing certain words get bleeped, but other offensive language gets a pass? As a parent, this sort…
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I was unexpectedly favored with a visit with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration this past weekend. I am fortunate to live near the only officially…