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Advent Reflections

A few years ago I wanted to do something special for Jesus during Advent, to make a sacrifice as we do during Lent. Everyday thoughts regarding our faith come to me. I want to share my thoughts with Father so I email him. I try not to email him too often knowing how busy he is. I decided not to emai... (www.catholic365.com)

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There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.

We are so preoccupied with our work, ambitions and projects that we often forget why God created us, which was to live a life of love. A life lived without love is a life wasted. And why should we love one another?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Jesus Says: ‘Do Not Worry'

During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Do not worry.” He then asked a rhetorical question: “How many of you by worrying can add a single moment to your life-span?” The words Jesus used were somewhat ambiguous, so some Bible scholars translate His question as: “How many of you by worrying can a... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Ages of the World in the Days of Creation and the Seven Heads of the Beast: Shorter Version

I wanted to give a more concise treatment of the days of creation and beast kings as image of all human history, one not so long and cumbersome.... (www.catholic365.com)

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From "French Fry Church" to a Church on FIRE!

Welcome to the most happening church. Built for consumers. Made to satisfy. Something for everyone. Asking very little. Accommodating your time. Your comfort zone. Your appetite. Like McDonald's french fries right out of the fryer. Perfectly salted. Amazingly warm. With all the satisfaction of nouri... (www.catholic365.com)

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I Have Decided...

According to my Monday afternoon tradition, I finished up planning our Bible study for our residents just a little bit ago. (I work at a home for the elderly.)... (www.catholic365.com)

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Outside the Church There is No Salvation: The Positive and Negative Aspects

There has been some opposition to the notion that a good Muslim or Protestant could be saved. I need to comment now on the true teaching of the Church in this regard... (www.catholic365.com)

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Everyone pretends to be 'free thinkers', but few individuals pass the line into expressive territories that may be detrimental to their own social well-being.

We who serve Christ in the world will inevitably face resistance, recrimination for our faith and even persecution. We however are promised hope, strength and support from God—if we have the wisdom to trust in Him. The Holy Spirit will carry us with God’s thoughts and words when on our own wisdom an... (www.catholic365.com)

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Bob Dylan & The Bible

Bob Dylan recently won the Nobel Prize for literature. This award is given to artists who showcase a profound meaning in their writings. I’m no songwriter, but I like to pick the brain of the songwriters here in Nashville because I find their work intriguing. Often songwriters will tell me that song... (www.catholic365.com)

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I Have Failed You

My brothers and sisters, I have failed you. I will fail you. Before I can do right, I will do wrong. I have and will commit retched acts against you, where my least concern is prioritized before your heaviest burden. I have and will choose to undermine who you are with no regard for human justice.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Golden Trumpet

With the consummation of the Sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ, death was put to death and Light vanquished the darkness, in the supernatural realm. Nonetheless, it fell to the Apostles, the disciples and their followers to make the Kingdom of Christ a reality by proclaiming the Good News to the fo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why I Am Pro-Choice

The sighs and groans were heard throughout the room. It was a Thursday and so, like most Thursdays, we had a journal entry. It was clear to me that this was not their favorite thing to do. Then again, they are high schoolers, and so finding activities that they actually, visibly enjoy is a diffic... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Paean for Conservatives and Traditionalists--Pippa, Trump and Little Homebodies

Late last year I was praying for a book that would ground me both in holiday traditions/ basic entertaining--what to do for them, what to cook, how to even make it possible, even special. God answered that prayer that same day by letting me see in a college bookstore "Celebrate" by Pippa Middleton, ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours.

Children are such wonderful people. They are easy to please and have a great zest for life. However, there is one thing that children are good at – their persistence.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Living in Liminal Time

I first heard the term “liminal time” from Sr. Audrey Doetzel, a Sister of Our Lady of Sion. Liminal living is living in an intermediate state of life. It’s kind of like the in-between time when perhaps we’re single, but we want to be married. Or we’re living in an apartment, but we’d prefer to be i... (www.catholic365.com)

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When is the right time?

Commonly, we get our priorities messed up. Not that we are always doing so knowingly. No, we do so because we see an apparent need. As I have heard from Matthew Kelly and will paraphrase (hopefully not badly), the most important things in life are hardly ever urgent and the most urgent things are... (www.catholic365.com)

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Preventing Homily Abuse

Faithful Catholics know what makes a bad homily. We have sat through enough of them in our lifetimes. Often we are asked or rather, urged, to be more understanding of less eloquent priests. Now, I can’t be sure why our clergy doesn’t understand, as Archbishop Villegas reminds us that: “Homily abuse... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Lord Wastes Nothing

Nothing will be wasted. What a beautiful promise the Lord makes to us in that one verse. He was speaking of the bread that had been multiplied to feed the hungry who had come together to hear Him preach. If He says this about bread, how much more would He say it about my life?... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Power of Prayer: The Holy Rosary of The Blessed Virgin Mary

The Holy Rosary is one of the most important and powerful prayers in the Catholic faith. It is given a special observance in the months of October and May. The Feast Day observing The Most Holy Rosary falls in October. The prayer of the Rosary has been described in Catholic tradition as a weapon aga... (www.catholic365.com)

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If the kingdom of God is not first, it doesn't matter what's second.

Many people are looking for signs that the Second Coming of Christ is going to happen soon. We want evil-doers to get punished and removed from the world and from our lives and even from our thoughts. We want Satan's butt to get kicked the hell off of Earth.... (www.catholic365.com)

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