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A Christian life lived with charity and faith is the most effective form of evangelization. Evangelization testifies to the transformative power of the Gospel and the mission of the church to sanctify society…

What does "to follow someone" mean? If you "follow someone" on twitter or the social network, you read his/her posts to find out what he/she is doing, feeling and thinking.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Power in Weakness

There’s always some wiseacre on the interview panel who suddenly says, “And what do you think your biggest weaknesses are, Mr Torkington?”... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Twenty-Something's Perspective on the Extraordinary Form

There seems to be a lot of sparks flying around within the Church, and it's sad to see so many people divided over various issues. There is so much on my mind regarding these things, but one in particular I'd like to address are some comments made by the Holy Father about a week ago regarding the Ex... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mandatory Sex Education: A Scourge to Our Youth

We hear it in the news – cases of child sexual abuse in the Philippines – rape, incest, pornography, prostitution. Added to these is the number of teenage pregnancies that happens in a year. Our government, through the Department of Education proposes a solution: mandatory sex education.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our Lady of La Leche

Nuestra Señora de la Leche y Buen Parto (Our Lady of the Milk and Happy Delivery) is the official name of the Shrine in Florida dedicated to Our Lady. This is also the site of the “official” first Mass in the United States around 1596. (Note: Other Masses were offered before this time frame—but this... (www.catholic365.com)

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Go to Heaven. Go directly to Heaven. Do not pass GO. Do not ...

One day a priest approached the lectern on Sunday and asked: "Raise your hands if you are going to Heaven!"... (www.catholic365.com)

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The greatest temptations are not those that solicit our consent to obvious sin, but those that offer us great evils masking as the greatest goods.

How well do you and I really know God? Consider the sins you've already overcome. How did you stop being vulnerable to this particular temptation? If you remember it well enough to analyze it, you'll notice that you learned something about God that rendered the temptation powerless.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When I was a teacher on my first ever teaching assignment (on the payroll and not as a student teacher) I had an obstinate little child whose name was a derivative from the name Eve, an irony which I appreciated, since I was teaching preschoolers at a Catholic school.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The joy of helping your neighbour

It is a joy whenever I help my neighbour. The joy that comes from the love of God. The joy of serving others, of loving others, the joy which is possible through a relationship with Jesus. What is this joy about? Why is it that whenever I help my neighbour I am joyful?... (www.catholic365.com)

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New Year Resolute-Tions

Now that the dust of the New Year approaching and coming has settled, it's time to nestle back up to our work schedules, battling the tough task of writing a seven, without needing to scratch out a six before hand. It’s life as usual, but let's not forgot those goals we’re all reminded to set someti... (www.catholic365.com)

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St. Marianne Cope--She Opened Up her Heart and Soul to the Most Avoided in Society--The "Lepers"*

Maria Anna Barbara Koob was born on January 23, 1838 in Germany. The year after her birth, her mom and dad emigrated to America, settling in Utica, N.Y. Devout Catholics, they joined St. Joseph's Parish near their new home. They also changed their name to Cope to become more "American". The years mo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Grace, What the Heck is it?

I’ve heard that it is amazing, but how do we get it? What do we do with it once we have it? Here are a few notes the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about Grace... (www.catholic365.com)

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Sometimes you can tell what something is by what is isn't.

Often, our journey through life is like wandering through a thick forest, zigzagging here and there trying to find clearings in the underbrush. We cannot see where we're headed. Sometimes we feel lost. Maybe we are lost! We certainly get confused at times.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Veil for a Crown

Several months ago, I started veiling at Mass. I wasn't sure why, but I felt a tugging at my heart, an indescribable desire to veil myself in the presence of the Lord.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Sixtus III, Counciliator

Sixtus III reigned from 31 July, 432 to 19 August, 440, when he died of natural causes. A native Roman, Sixtus was a prominent Roman clergyman for some years before his consecration, going back at least as far as Pope Zosimus. During that time, he was thought to favor the Pelegian heresy occupying N... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Simple Christmas Message

So my wife and I are driving south along I-85, scanning the radio stations for something worthwhile to listen to on a Sunday afternoon. And we came across a preacher – a Baptist, we learned at the end of his message – we came across him in the middle of his sermon.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Seven Heavenly Virtues

Most Catholics know about the seven deadly sins: pride, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth. Fewer are familiar with the seven, heavenly virtues that serve as counterparts to the seven deadly sins. It’s important to know about these virtues, or good habits, so you can answer the call to pe... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Religion of Peace?

In his dialogue with Euthyphro, Socrates poses a crucial question that has application even today. He asks Euthyphro “is what is holy, holy because the gods approve it or do they approve it because it is holy?” Put in other words, he is asking whether something is good because God commands it or w... (www.catholic365.com)

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Please Pray for My Dear Mother

Many of you may be aware from my Facebook page that my mother suffered a terrible stroke on December 28th. Currently she has been left with the inability to swallow (leaving her on a feeding tube), and is also unable to speak, read, or communicate and is often in pain.... (www.catholic365.com)

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More Reflections for the Soul

More Reflections for the Soul is a selection of readings to help you reflect and meditate when praying or when in need of inspiration.... (www.catholic365.com)

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