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Fasting and Peace

“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.” The opening words to the song “Let There Be Peace on Earth” are simple but profound.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Fifth of Jesus' Last Seven Words on the Cross

It started in the Garden. The savior prayed with such anguish, His sweat mingled with His blood and dripped to the ground. It was in the Garden that soldiers beat Him with their fists, pulled His beard, spit in His face. Then they dragged Him into the city and shuffled Him from Pilate to Herod, and ... (www.catholic365.com)

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One way to know that Jesus is in the Eucharist.

There is an old idea in the art of thinking that if your own enemy confirms that what you say is true then it is most likely true. After all, it is in your enemies best interest to undermine your statement. So, when your opponent acknowledges the validity of your statement then your statement is mos... (www.catholic365.com)

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God gave us free will, and then gave us the commandments to keep us free.

The essence of Christianity is the encounter with God to allow Him to enter our very depths. Remember that God loved us first, and that our religion is truly a love affair between God and us, us and God; it is not merely a system of morals and dogmas.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why We Need Mary

One of the most attacked traditions of the Catholic Church is her veneration of the Blessed Mother. Protestants, Muslims, Jews, and Atheists alike viciously criticize Catholics for "worshipping" Mary. Do not so much as listen to this infernal noise! Our faith in the Mother of God must never be shake... (www.catholic365.com)

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What to "do" with Holy Saturday?

what to “do” with Holy Saturday—from the time I rise, at least up until the time of the glorious evening Easter Vigil Mass—that has been my dilemma.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Early Church on the Real Presence

The issue of the Real Presence in the Eucharist is something that is usually very hard to grasp for many Protestants. In an article on transubstantiation, I addressed several biblical reasons why Catholics (as well as the orthodox and some other Protestant churhces) believe in the Real Presence.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Gospel Generation

Our future generations need the Gospel, but sadly, our current generation doesnt even recognize the need for such good news. Everywhere we look we are exposed to the glorification of sin, and as a result, we are experiencing a culture built on the foundations of imperfection. The world is in need of... (www.catholic365.com)

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He rides into Jerusalem amidst lavish, unrestrained, almost unanimous exaltation. Slowly-on the colt of a donkey. So many details here, in this story.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Images of God's mercy

As I was reflecting on God's mercy one Saturday evening just after I prepared my Sunday homily, I recalled what had happend during that day. I saw images of real people young and old alike whose lives were transformed by God’s tender and loving mercy. First thing I did that morning was to hear c... (www.catholic365.com)

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God of the Impossible

This morning however, it dawned on me that God really loves to keep everyone on their toes and achieve impossible things. Inspired by Fr. Gaitley's book 33 Days to Merciful Love I recalled how just when the world was at it's darkest moment. When the King of the Universe our Lord Jesus was on the c... (www.catholic365.com)

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Prayer, Work, Study

A balanced life is an opportunity to live to our fullest potential. I love the monastic ideal of dividing the day between the three core needs of our lives: prayer, work, and study.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A house divided against itself cannot stand.

Jesus’ words are strong; there is no room for neutrality. We have to examine our commitment to Christ and choose — to gather with him. Or to scatter.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Saint Joseph: the Quiet Man Jesus called Father

I say call him the Quiet Man because no word is credited to him in all of Scripture. Still, there is much, very much, that we can learn from him. Yes, he might have only been referenced a few times, but how those few references seem to speak louder than thunder when taking a moment to look at them.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pet Peeve: Leaving Mass Early

Trivia question: Who was the first person in history to leave Mass right after Communion? Answer: Judas Iscariot... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth

I call Joseph of Nazareth the "Shadow Saint" because so little is known about him. There is not one spoken word he ever said that was recorded. But his quiet life resonated like huge cymbals being smashed together over the ages and into our very 21st century existence.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why Be Catholic (Part 2)

To understand the Catholic Faith, one must cultivate a relationship with Jesus and approach the teachings of the Catholic Church through the lense of Christ. Without Jesus nothing makes sense.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Recently we recognized the birthday of the great Dr. Seuss. And one of my favorite quotes from him says, “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Firing On All Cylinders

We’ve had three Rottweilers over the years. Great dogs, great big dogs; but one particular fault between them. They all had stomach issues; and you knew this quite distinctly from the telltale silent fog. Invisible. Sometimes silent, but deadly. It was much like the apocalyptic angel of death that w... (www.catholic365.com)

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Five Considerations in Face of a Fight that Seems Disproportional

So many times, people become discouraged by all the trials and obstacles they face. The struggle to lead a life of Catholic virtue seems huge and disproportional. This is especially true of our neo-pagan world where all sorts of vice and temptations constantly appear before us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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