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The ‘Curse' of the Our Father

Did you know the “Our Father” prayer actually contains a curse? That’s right. People who pray this prayer are calling down a curse on themselves.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Leading Others To Him

My best friend pointed out something the other day, somethng I don't think about or even consider. She believes I impact other people's faith. And to be honest, that is not somethng I think about. I believe in God. I go to Mass. I pray. I sin. But impact other people's faith, really? I guess I never... (www.catholic365.com)

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Never let anything so fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of Christ risen.

To believe in the Resurrection is to believe in the future fulfillment of God’s grace, is to understand that the suffering of the present is as nothing compared to the future glory to be revealed in Christ Jesus, is to guard in God’s name what has been entrusted to me until that final Day, which for... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Saint Zosimus, The Rock Which Proved Unstable

According to the Liber pontificalis, Zosimus was of Greek origin whose family had settled on the east coast of the Italian peninsula in Mesoraca, Calabria. As is typical of this time, nothing is known about the man until he rose to the Chair of Peter.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Patiently waiting

One thing the Catholic Church is great on is waiting. And preparation. It is, in the end, a studied, reflective, patient faith. In this it often stands in contract to our Protestant brethren. A friend attended the local Baptist assembly in the morning, answered an altar call and was baptized by ni... (www.catholic365.com)

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Toward a Consistent Ethic of Life

Polls indicate – and my own Facebook feed confirms – that our nation’s political polarization has reached a peak. The gap between the political Left and Right has widened, according to the Pew Research Center, as Republicans become more consistently conservative and Democrats become more consistentl... (www.catholic365.com)

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Jesus Remember Me!

At Sunday Mass, celebrating the Solemnity of Christ the King, we heard the gospel from Luke, the story of the criminals crucified on either side of Jesus. During the homily Father Adam pointed out two shadows on the wall behind him.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Advent: The Ideal Time for Fasting

Are we using this beautiful time of Advent to prepare our hearts for Christmas? Or is the Christmas hype distracting us?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; and the liar by speaking the truth.

Anger becomes sinful when it evolves into resentment, hostility, revenge and destructive behavior. Hostility and revenge are warped ways of seeking justice... (www.catholic365.com)

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Visiting Homebound Elder-Catholics---A Privilege and sometimes, an Unexpected Challenge

I have been an EMHC (Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion) for over 20 years. I have had the honor and privilege of bringing Holy Communion to many people in many places: hospitals, nursing homes, hospice centers, assisted living facilities,and, of course, to the homebound.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Seedless Oranges

Just this morning I delivered some oranges to the good Dominican Sisters. The oranges were from the tree in my mother-in-law’s front yard in Florida. It’s a pitiful little tree, deformed by many years of persistent growth, sometimes in the face of adverse circumstances and household neglect. Its ... (www.catholic365.com)

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St George Rides Again

Two years ago, Dr Taylor Marshall gave new life to the legend of St George in his debut novel, Sword and Serpent. As I wrote in my review at the time, it was a credible and inspiring portrayal. The sequel, The Tenth Region of the Night, suggests that Marshall is only at the beginning of his career... (www.catholic365.com)

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Every single human being is made in the image and likeness of God.

Yes, even the presidential candidates and all other politicians. Osama bin Laden? Yes. The homeless man was made in the image and likeness of God. From the newly conceived person in the womb to the elderly person dying today, all humans were made in the image and likeness of God. In this terri... (www.catholic365.com)

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Adversity and its Immense Value

I read the following quote recently from C.S. Lewis: “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” This made me think about all the various obstacles and sufferings I have faced in my life, and I’ve gone through some real doozies.... (www.catholic365.com)

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We do not err because truth is difficult to see. It is visible at a glance. We err because this is more comfortable.

Unbelief and rejection breaks God's heart, because He knows the consequences. But when the door of the human heart is shut, He refuses to enter forcibly. He will only knock, wanting to gain admittance.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Finding God's Love In Purgatory: The Cleansing Of The Lord's Friends

May They Rest In Peace. This is a very common and familiar statement uttered referring to those who have passed on. Upon reflection, we realize that it is a simple, direct prayer to the Lord asking that the souls of our loved ones pass into God’s presence,into his light, into his peace, that they ... (www.catholic365.com)

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No Mary, No Jesus

Where is it in the Bible that Mary was dedicated in the Temple? Oh, that’s right, it isn’t there....was the response to my mention of the feast of the Presentation of Mary, during breakfast with some of our Presbyterian friends a few days ago. I wonder whether Protestants know how wearying that que... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Visit To The Upper Room

The morning after a life altering event often becomes a crossroad in one’s life. Something-- life changing-- has taken place and a new dawn forces one to note: “I am not the same.” And to ask: “Now what?”... (www.catholic365.com)

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You are loved like a newborn.

A baby melts the hearts of many. They are loved for just being. They don’t do anything to earn the love. In fact, they make a mess (spit-up and diapers). Yet, they are loved by us. We see them as beautiful, innocent, and so much more. Know that God looks at you like this. This gives us a hint... (www.catholic365.com)

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I remember to the instant the first time I encountered the concept of redemptive suffering, months before I began my journey to Rome. I remember the relief and joy I had when, in the course of my catechesis, I was able to put a name to it, and to realize the depth and centrality of the concept, how ... (www.catholic365.com)

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