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Judging Those In Need

No reflection today. This morning on my way to work I made the usual coffee stop at my local Holiday store because my three year old daughter reminded me that “there’s the coffee store daddy”.... (www.catholic365.com)

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One of the problems in today's world is that people lack trust in goodness.

Recently, I began reading a biography of the Lutheran martyr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who became a theologian and a pastor when Hitler began his rise as leader in Germany. He came from a wealthy, well know family in Germany. Shortly after Hitler’s election, Bonhoeffer broadcasted a sermon over the radi... (www.catholic365.com)

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Religion in the Public Arena

For years we have heard of the separation of Church and state. The progressive political interpretation of the First Amendment’s establishment clause suggests that we cannot tolerate religion in the public arena in any form whatsoever. Not only are these progressives wrong but they are completely... (www.catholic365.com)

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The St. Francis Option

You may have heard about a new book released not long ago, The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher. It draws on the example of St. Benedict who fled the licentiousness and decadence of Rome in the early sixth century to live in the caves as a hermit. He later began guiding others in the monastic life and ... (www.catholic365.com)

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To Grow Up, Grow Down!

As one matures or "grows up" spiritually, he or she "grows down" in humility, as God's word so often attests: "Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 18:4).... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 139 – Jesus enters Jerusalem

Today we read Mark’s account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem an event which is commemorated every year on Palm Sunday. The event marks a turning point in how Jesus interacts with the crowds of people. Up until now, Jesus has been fastidious about keeping the people’s expectations at arm’s length.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Praying to End Abortion: 40 Days for Life

The 40 Days for Life prayer campaign began in Texas in 2004, when four people came together and prayed for a way to end abortion in their community. They decided to pray, fast, and keep vigil at the local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic for 40 days and nights.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A textual analysis of rejected/ frozen comments made to Philippine newspapers

A reader named pinoymass shared how surprised she was to discover her comments made for news articles in Philippine newspapers, Inquirer and Philippine Star, never made to to publication.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Faith, Hurricanes and Friendship...

Yet, friends are hard to come by (And, I'm not talking about acquaintances or superficial relationships most of us have!). And, good friends even harder, especially for men, who tend to be less open about letting others in. More so in a culture that prioritizes independence and self-reliance and co... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catholic Fiction and Where to Find It

I've spent the better part of the past six years connected to a variety of online circles in which Catholic fiction is not only known, but loved and nourished. So when I step outside that literary bubble, I'm sometimes surprised to be reminded that many people - even practicing Catholics who are vor... (www.catholic365.com)

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Paul's classic words to Timothy would be the perfect response to that situation: "Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it...People who want to get rich fall in to temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desire... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 138 – "What do you want me to do for you?"

What strikes me about today reading is the dramatic difference between two identical requests. In Mark 10:35, the Apostles James and John have this exchange: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "G... (www.catholic365.com)

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25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, That's not fair.

"That's not fair!" Those are three words that every parent hears from their children. You tell your kids it's time to clean and you delegate out certain age appropriate chores.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Not only does charity begin at home. Everything begins at home, including our faith

In this passage the Centurion is credited by Jesus for his loyalty, concern and care of his slave "who is ill and close to death." The Centurion does not leave his dying servant, not even to go to Jesus to ask healing for his servant.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Abigail Principle

One of the first prayers that I learned as a child was the Lord’s Prayer. I was perplexed by why we said, “Forgive us our trespasses.” Why do we say, “Us”? Jesus gave this prayer to me, I thought. So why don’t we say; “Forgive me my trespasses”?... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Look of Love

Somewhere in the middle of my quiet time, spiritual reading time---for September 17, 2017---I was led to open the Proper of Saints in my Missal ---an antique prayer book from the 60’s. It is the feast of St. Francis’ Stigmata and the story behind his receiving this gift.... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's All in Your Head

"Some people have all the luck" is a phrase we often hear. It's used by many who forget that not all luck is good luck.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 137 – Marriage, Divorce, and the Faith of Children

There are many great things to address today. First, is Jesus teaching on divorce and remarriage. Jesus states that God’s original plan for marriage was one man and one woman and that divorce was allowed as a temporary exception.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Mother, Our Advocate for the Now

As I was trying to fall asleep last night, I started talking to Jesus, telling Him about my bodily woes of that moment, asking Him to take it away if that was His will. I felt like He was telling me “You hurt now, yes, but there will be a day where You are with Me and no longer feel pain. Worry not ... (www.catholic365.com)

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You cannot conceive, nor can I, of the mercy of God.

None of us finds it easy to forgive. Christians should be virtuosos of forgiveness, because we know that God has been—and always will be—endlessly merciful to us. But sometimes we’re understandably reluctant to forgive because we know forgiveness is both challenging and risky.... (www.catholic365.com)

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