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All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed; Second, it is violently opposed; Third, it is accepted as self-evident.

Jesus’ friends and family doubted that he could possibly be the fulfillment of scripture. Doubted that he could be the incarnation of the relationship that the Lord had spoken about in Jeremiah.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Does the Catholic Church have authority over the Bible?

People who believe in Sola Scriptura will frequently make the statement that the Bible alone is the highest authority over men. And they make the claim that the Catholic Church holds itself as the authority over the Bible. Thus, making itself the highest authority.... (www.catholic365.com)

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I’d just brushed my teeth and they looked clean when I examined them in the mirror. Then I grabbed the floss. By the time I moved from the top molars on my left to the other side, I’d pulled free enough bits of food to provide myself breakfast the next morning.... (www.catholic365.com)

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St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 2 At Contemplation

The stanzas of At Contemplation were written while St. John of the Cross experienced deep ecstasy in the state of contemplation. His reflections challenge one to ask himself, does he desire God enough to leave behind every single thing in his life so as to die and be with God eternally without fear ... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Divine Dentist

People might wonder why should we go to Confession if we know we are going to turn back to sin? We will only end up right where we started, with a dirty unclean heart.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.

Today is a good day to remember Simeon and Anna when we go to Church.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Walls are built to protect ourselves in doubt. God tears down those walls to alleviate our pain and build our faith. God has a plan for each of us as hard to believe as that may be. I know I’ve run away from God in the past not understanding that all He wanted to do was help me... (www.catholic365.com)

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The First Station of the Cross: A Mercy Reflection on "Washing one's hands" and Condemning

After paying my respects to the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in whichever church I enter, whenever possible, my next steps are directed toward the Stations of the Cross. One of the bonuses of so many years of Coast-to-Coast USA business travel was getting to see so many different artistic rendition... (www.catholic365.com)

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I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

In this gospel Jesus chooses not to calm the disturbance in His disciples’ souls in the same manner that He calms the sea and wind. But He does challenge them: “Do you not yet have faith?” His rebuke of the elements and of His disciples seems to have a meritorious effect on them. “They were filled w... (www.catholic365.com)

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Celebrate Or Not

Lent has begun. People are trying to get used to sacrificing, spending extra time in prayer, and not eating meat on Friday's. There is always a lot of discussion about whether Sunday's count as a day of Lent. Some think it does, while others don't. There are those who sacrifice on Sunday, and those ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Is salvation conditional or unconditional?

Many times, you’ll hear people to say that salvation is an unconditional gift from God. I’ve heard that from Catholics and Protestants. However, the saying is not true. Salvation is a gift of God, but it is not an unconditional gift.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Reclaiming Our Faith and Our Tradition

This has been bugging me for a while, and I guess now I finally feel the need to verbalize it (or at least type it, I suppose). Does anyone else grow tired of the fact that Roman Catholics (that is, Catholics of the Latin Rite) have been out of touch with their particular traditions, devotions and o... (www.catholic365.com)

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St. John of the Cross Poetry Reflections Part 1 One Dark Night

In One Dark Night, St. John of the Cross describes his experience of going through the process of ecstasy while in a state of contemplative prayer. Ecstasy can be described as God briefly taking the soul out of the body and "holding it in the palm of his hand" in an intimate encounter.... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's Merciful Love and the Lost Son (or the Prodigal Son [One and the Same])

What better time than Lent for us to take a moment to reflect on perhaps one of the most well-known of Christ's parables: the parable of the lost son (also known as the parable of the prodigal son).... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Parable:Squeaky Clean & Sloppy Joe

A parable about humility and trusting God to transform us. Squeaky Clean, a wealthy but honest businessman, was dissatisfied with life. Although he was a practising Catholic as well as an active member of his parish, God seemed far away. Even worse his inner spirit was withering. When he stumbled o... (www.catholic365.com)

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Can Heretics Go to Heaven?

Certain ultra-traditional groups will sometimes say “Heretics” can’t go to heaven, but are they correct? After all, what is the difference between the natures of Heresy and Christianity? This a topic that has resurrected in the late years due to the increase of violence in the Middle East and the te... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our Responsibility for Learning the Bible

The Church has a responsibility to teach the Bible. However, it’s our individual responsibility to know the scriptures. Many Christian denominations make accusations that Catholics do not read the Bible. Catholics do read the Bible, and are encouraged by the Church to do so.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Whispers in the Wind

Since the day started, I’ve stepped on a Lego, an oddly shaped block, one 1980s vintage Fisher Price Little Person and a pet rock. The poor little person got chucked across the living room in a fit of quiet rage, his blue cap pinging every so satisfyingly off the front door frame. The other items ... (www.catholic365.com)

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No, Jim, that's not what the Scripture means.

Kevin and Jim were debating Purgatory. I suppose Jim thought these verses somehow argue against the existence of Purgatory, but they have nothing to do with the subject matter. None of these verses say that all faithful men will go directly to heaven.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why God Did Not Care That Scalia Was a Supreme Court Justice: Celebrating a Life of Public Faith

Before we advance any further, it is worth asserting that the title of this article should not be construed, in the least, as placing into question the merits of Scalia’s role within public service vis-à-vis the scope of his veritable destiny, celestial or otherwise. In fact, the intent is quite the... (www.catholic365.com)

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