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Day 114 – The New Creation

Today we read the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Having told them every way possible why returning to the oppression of the Mosaic Law is a mistake; Paul takes the last part of his letter to remind them of what faithful Christians should do.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Beware of Hypothesis in lieu of Miracles.

Miracles occur often, but must be shown that they are beyond the scope of human intervention and if they cannot be attached to any possible explanation then they may stand as miracles, having divine intervention beyond the realm of man’s undertaking.... (www.catholic365.com)

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An authentic and genuine life grows like a sturdy tree.

No duplicity means that as soon as a person recognizes the truth, he / she is going to reject everything contrary and embrace the truth in its fullness. There is no falsehood. There is no deceit. There is no selfishness.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The issue of divorced and civilly remarried Catholics without an annulment being permitted to receive Holy Communion is in the news again. The following quote further explains why some want to liberalize through pastoral counseling the current Church laws.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our Family ; Designed by God

Most people know we are expecting our 8th baby this October. When I found out, shock was an understatement and it’s taking a while for it to truly sink in.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Communion: Tongue or Hand?

This is a topic that I have wanted to address for some time now. For some, it has become a point of division in the Church… even though the Lord intended it as a point of unity. As with many doctrinal issues it really comes down to the question of authority. Does the Church have the right to dictate... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 113 – Christian Freedom

Paul makes one final, emphatic argument against the need for circumcision and following the Law of Moses. He argues that Christ has set us free from the observance of the Mosaic Law.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Reflections on the Coronation of The Blessed Virgin Mary

The Liturgical Calendar marks The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th and in my reflection during the course of that Holy Day of Obligation, I found myself pondering the events handed down through centuries of Catholic tradition. The backdrop is the world in which there seems to be ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Above all preserve peace of heart. This is more valuable than any treasure

Individual members of the Body of Christ have different vocations, and are called in different ways.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Does Modern Literature Damage Our Kids?

Novels are about more than sharing an experience, they are used to change society. Today there is a real trend to write books to expose middle school children to sex.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Unraveling God's Plan

When my second child was around three months old, we traveled to Melbourne for his Godparents Wedding. We were staying in a house that belonged to a lady from the church. It was an older home that had been added onto, obviously to fit their large family.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How Did Mary Become Queen?

The last mystery of the holy rosary is the Coronation of Mary. This directs our thoughts to meditate on the belief that she is queen. But why do Catholics believe that? The simple answer is because Christ, her son, is king. This requires some explanation of course, and that is what this article is a... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 112 – It's really really not the law.

In yesterday and today’s readings, Paul continues explaining to the Galatians why the Mosaic Law does not save them. Paul makes several points.... (www.catholic365.com)

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THE 7 R's: Seven Key Words of Faith in God's Forgiveness

Sometimes it can be difficult for us to accept that God loves us so very much that he gives us the unmerited Grace of his forgiveness. Here is a simple way to remember the power of that Grace.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Thoughts of A Housewife

Does the Lord see me here at home alone as I quietly clean the kitchen and wash the floors? Does he know the thoughts of my mind and the desire within my heart as I go about my chores? Does he bring the little red bird to peck on my window pane every morning and sing on my chimney at midday?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Analogies in Explaining Purgatory

Analogies are a handy way to explain difficult concepts in ways that people can begin to wrap their heads around. In Catholicism, we deal with many such ideas and an analogy sometimes is a good way to begin getting folks to at least grasp the possibility.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Filipinos and their lessening love and reverence of the body

The body contains the individual, the soul which together make the unique person, which is a member of a particular country, family, history. The body is sacred, being sanctified by the Son of God Himself who was incarnated to a Flesh and Blood reality while being God as well (an event called a hypo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Who Is Jesus, and What Did He Do?

A friend of mine has a four-year-old grandson, and recently the little boy attended a baptism at my parish. In our church, there is a huge crucifix above the tabernacle, in the middle of the sanctuary. It’s a gorgeous sculpture, and the lifelike image of Jesus must be at least eight feet tall.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 111 – The Primacy of the Abrahamic Covenant

Today’s reading is a little complex and takes some understanding of the Jewish context for the meaning to be clear. Paul is continuing the refutation of the Judaizers premise that Christians must still follow the Mosaic Law to be saved.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mercy Series – Part 4 of 4

Today we will look at the fourth "omni" word in our Advent series: Omnipresence. Some folks feel that it's a bit of a stretch to find Biblical evidence of this theological term, but I think the quotes we have at the opening get to the core of the idea pretty well.... (www.catholic365.com)

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