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Stretch with Jesus

Sometimes and some days, you see yourself in the necessity of “stretching” your salary, stretching your work, your studies, your homework, your walking, your body. Don’t worry, there is always a better way to stretch yourself. Try it.... (www.catholic365.com)

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She died saying, "Padre, perdónalos. Viva Christo Rey!" (Father, forgive them. Long live Christ the King!)*

Throughout history there have many horrific tales of the persecution and martyrdom of Catholics. And, oftentimes, how many times have Catholic nuns stood tall for Christ staring death in the face and then embracing it for Him. These stories gush forth inspiration and the ladies who died defending th... (www.catholic365.com)

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Understanding God in a World of Mystical Turmoil.

Mystical because of the different senses (aspects) we may find ourselves dealing with in an esoteric (or private) manner. That is, to know with more than what a few are allowed to share in and enhance the deeper pronouncements of God’s inner workings among people.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How We Can Know That Mary was Assumed into Heaven

Welcome to mid- August. It’s hot outside. Kids and parents are gearing up for back to school and the Church celebrates an important holiday. The word “holiday” means “holy day” and that brings us to a significant holy day of obligation in the Church’s calendar – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 98 – The Voyage to Rome

Today we read the account of Paul’s journey by ship to Rome. The first part of the voyage is relatively uneventful. However, the last leg of the journey was treacherous as it was already late in the year and nearing winter when sailing was difficult.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Ornate Churches

Why build ornate churches? Why did the Catholic Church spend, what would amount to millions of dollars in today's money, to build Saint Peter's Basilica?... (www.catholic365.com)

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"We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies."

Though the Canaanite woman was a Gentile, looked down upon by the Jews as second class, this did not deter her from seeking Jesus' help for the healing of her daughter. The woman's faith, praised by Jesus, was truly admirable in its humility and persistence.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Grace trumps each time

There was a viral video going around where a teacher proclaims the virtue of hard work over intelligence and genius. There was of course more things above grit, which is overrated and potentially fraught with the pulling-oneself-up-by-one's-bootstraps self-reliance that would degenerate into pride a... (www.catholic365.com)

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Making Sense of Your "Destiny"

What's the deal with "destiny," "fate," or "Divine Providence"?... (www.catholic365.com)

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St. Maximilian Kolbe: Martyr of Charity

The Nazi concentration camps of World War II were indescribably horrific, and many of the prisoners lost hope: of being rescued, of surviving, of finding any good in mankind.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 97 – Paul's Testimony before Agrippa

Paul, having been accused of Blasphemy and Sedition, makes his defense. It is important to understand when this is happening. This scene is after Paul has completed his missionary journeys.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Look! I just saw God face to face.

Look! I just saw God face to face. “But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” (Exodus 33:20).... (www.catholic365.com)

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You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.

Jesus is teaching us to be careful whom we follow. If you choose a blind guide, you will both fall into the ditch, He tells us in this Gospel.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to have a happy marriage (or Using Christ's like actions towards perpetual unions)

In the visit to the Holy Face Monastery in Clifton, NJ in the Feast of the Transfiguration I was able to meet somebody who still brings a picture of her long deceased spouse and touches it at the call for peace and lightly kisses it.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Remembering Kayla Mueller

There are many heroes in this world. Some are recognized in monuments and ceremonies, in awards and adulation, while others are not recognized at all. Though difficult to determine the number of humans who have walked the earth, it is safe to say that the majority have been buried and forgotten.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Catholic Abortion Scandal

An Italian abortion advocate, Emma Bonino, spoke in favor of immigration at an Italian Catholic Church recently. The event was sponsored by Caritas Italiana. The pro-lifers in attendance were not allowed to speak in protest, and were removed from the church when they asked questions.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 96 – Paul before Festus

After Paul is held in prison for two years the Roman governor Felix is replaced by a new governor named Porcius Festus. The Jewish authorities see it as an opportunity to break the stalemate and renew their charges against Paul.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Souls are waiting..........!

So much has been written about Purgatory, the anguish some consider too much to think about while others regard this as obscene and not Godly within the realm of believers.... (www.catholic365.com)

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This is the wonderful truth, my dear friends: the Word, which became flesh two thousand years ago, is present today in the Eucharist

The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish was preparing for an even greater miracle where Jesus would expand our vision even more. The multiplication of the loaves and fish was preparing for the miracle of the Eucharist.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The problem with CHAIN PRAYER

Some Catholics don't realize that when we participate in chain prayer we involve ourselves in a superstitious practice which is forbidden by God. However, it is pleasing to God when we pray for others or ask others to pray with us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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