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Four Ways to Stymie Grace

In 1 Thessalonians 5:19 St. Paul reminds us, “Do not quench the Spirit.” Jesus does not want his spirit to be quenched but to spread: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing” (Lk 12:49). Jesus wants this spiritual energy – this fire of love – to be activated and... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 306 – What did Jesus write in the sand?

Today’s reading for study: John 8:1-30 Today we read the famous story about a woman brought before Jesus caught in adultery. It’s another trap for Him set by the Pharisees.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Dreading the Confessional

During my normal day of operations, someone left on my desk a piece of paper. On the paper, it stated, “NEWS FLASH: Confession is not when God found out about it; it's when YOU got RID of it!” It is a few weeks into Lent. My heart sank a little bit about the words on the paper.... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's mercy can make even the driest land become a garden, can restore life to dry bones (cf. Ez 37:1-14). ... Let us be renewed by God's mercy, let us be loved…………..

There is a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation because reconciliation is a mutual endeavor. It begins with forgiveness, with each party admitting their part in the wrongdoing, each one repenting and asking forgiveness of the other, and both parties granting forgiveness.... (www.catholic365.com)

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You Don't Look Dead To Me

Jack marched over the threshold, slammed the front door with a backward kick, and slapped his phone on the counter. With a groan, he fell onto the couch and buried his face in his hands. Stupid manager! Idiot clerk. How was I supposed to know the kid was lying? Three grand—gone—on my watch. Blast!... (www.catholic365.com)

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Billy Graham: Servant of God

When the Rev. Billy Graham died, my first thought was, “Now, there was a guy who devoted his whole life to preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ.” Well, to be honest, my actual first thought was, “Billy Graham was still alive? Huh, I thought he died a long time ago.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Miracles of the Eucharist

History is replete with events that bespeak the power of the Eucharist to change the lives of those who believe and love, and also to change the lives of many who do not believe or love. There are numerous miracles that God has performed through the centuries to demonstrate to us his real presence i... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 305 – Is this the Christ?

A fascinating passage today is one that enlightens us on the perils of trying to figure out prophecy. In today’s reading, the crowd has now come to know Jesus. He has been preaching and teaching for at least two years.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catholics Don't Worship Mary And The Saints, We Venerate Them.

Ask any practising Catholic who their patron saint is, and you may probably find that they are even named after a saint, or have a special devotion to that saint.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The real plague is willful ignorance and education can't cure that.

Despite our baptism in water and the Holy Spirit, do we live in our lives our faith and trust in God?... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Life of Prayer

During our daily lives we have time to do a lot of different things. We go to work, to school, visit our friends and relatives, we spend time on our electronic gadgets, and so on… But what about prayer?... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's Love Is Overwhelming

In this weekend’s readings at Mass, one major theme runs through all three Scripture passages: God’s incredible love for His people.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Devotion of the Saints

The lives of the saints abound with examples of their love and devotion for the Eucharist. Indeed, their holiness, which enabled them to perceive this life through God’s eyes, placed them in a unique position to recognize and respond to the priceless treasure - intimate union with God – available t... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 304 – Judge With Right Judgement

We all know the verse, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” (Matthew 7:1). Everyone can quote it, even the atheists. Most often, it is deployed to shut down any argument over the morality of some questionable conduct. The implication of its use is that we are not to make ANY judgments. However, to q... (www.catholic365.com)

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SACRIFICIAL?! HUH? WHA....?

YE-S-S-S! Sanctified, Serving, Sacrificial. The four words that keep Catholic Christians aware of the special Divine favor they were given, as explained in Four Words Every Catholic Should Remember.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Where is your passion? This is a good question for the season of Lent.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pray Without Ceasing

I recently received an e-mail from a Protestant friend. It contained a article and a video clip from CBN, the Christian Broadcasting Network.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Power of a Passion Play: Bringing the Crucifixion to Life

“It is finished!” (John 19:30) – Three of the most wonderful words in all of Scripture. Though we read them and rejoice, I sometimes wonder if we truly grasp the awesome significance they have for us. There is high theology in those words, and yet their message is as simple as the faith of a child.... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's Greatest Gift

St. Augustine, the great saint who lived in the fourth century and was converted from his worldly ways through the unceasing prayers of his mother, St. Monica, once launched a spiritual teaching with what today’s advertising moguls would call a “teaser.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 303 – The Bread of Life Discourse (Part 2)

Today we continue with the Bread of Life Discourse. John explicitly identifies the problem the Jews had with what Jesus was saying: The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, “I am the bread which came down from heaven.” They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mo... (www.catholic365.com)

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