HubCatholic.com : Faith

Category: Faith

Praying with the Bones of St. Charbel

I stepped up the center aisle of the small church and moved towards the sanctuary. Candlelight danced off of a wooden box that stood in front of the altar. I stood before this box, transfixed. In this small reliquary lay fragments of the bones of St. Charbel, a 19th century Maronite Catholic. He spe... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Christian Unity? Yes! …But in the meantime…Let's not denigrate the edifying, God-glorifying witness of committed Protestants

For a number of months, following some shared blogging among Christian women of different faiths on the topic of “Denominational Diversity,” given its complex and controversial nature, I have been wondering how I might—and whether I even should--give voice on Catholic365 to what I am about to share ... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Everyone would like to have stronger faith. By themselves, the scriptures may not strengthen your faith, but being faithful to what they teach, does.

Faith begins with the acceptance of our poverty and leads to letting Him do much with our little. When I cannot accept my little, then my faith is less.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Universal Invitation (to Salvation)

Our too-fast, noisy world gives so much input that sometimes we forget God loves us with no qualifiers.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Humility Part II

This article is the second of a two part testimony on the importance of humility for a relationship with Jesus Christ in light of recent events in my own life.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

The Most Important Story You'll Ever Tell

As goals are being set for 2016, there is one that I think everyone should add this year and that is to tell their conversion story to at least one person. Now you may be thinking, “I’ve always been Catholic so I don’t have a conversion story.” But there is a moment in everyone’s life where they st... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Mary's Faith in Me

Over the years as a physician, there have been times when a relationship with a patient has overwhelmed me emotionally. Doctors, especially surgeons are known for our ability to separate ourselves from the cruel realities of modern medicine. Yet, as a person of some empathy, I find it difficult to c... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Our Blessed Hope

The sudden death of someone who is near and dear to us is always a cause for many emotions. As I write this our dear cousin, Connie Aviar Calanza, passed away suddenly at the age of 53 just yesterday. She was also our neighbor and one place we always went on special occasions like birthdays, holiday... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Rejoice -- or Bah, Humbug

As I prepared this week to preach a message on “Rejoice – or Bah, Humbug” at the senior center this Sunday, I got to thinking (a bit guiltily) how ‘unjoyful’ and grumpy I usually am. I’ve lived much of my adult life with my glass perennially half empty. So the accusation settled on my shoulder chal... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Confession: my meeting with Jesus

Confession seems to be something seldom practiced in the early 21st century American church. If you’ve been away from this practice for years, the prospect of entering a little room to tell a religious figure all the things you did that you are ashamed of can be daunting (I speak from experience).... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Analysis of a conversion: Three Tsunamis of Grace

Before I begin, I want to remind Catholics that the Doctrine of Grace alone is a false doctrine which Protestants invented in order to deny the authority of the Church, the authority of Priests, the efficacy of the Sacraments and the necessity of good works.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Everyone has gifts given by God. What is your gift? Is it prayer? Is it words? Is it art? How are you using those gifts to better the world? Are you even aware of what gifts God has given you? I realize that for some, it may take a lifetime to find out what their gifts are.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Follow the saints, because those who follow them will become saints.

Throughout the ensuing centuries, countless women and men have “met” Jesus, then selflessly left everything and followed Jesus — not just to view another miracle or two, but to freely give their lives in promoting the Good News of Jesus.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Viewer Discretion Advised

In our local paper today there is a list of all the new series to begin airing in January and the months ahead. Instantly several warrant our attention. From religious-based web sources and my own understanding I'd like to call your attention to these NON-family-friendly and NON-soul-friendly view... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

With Jesus at the Jordan

From the sidelines we have watched the engagement and recent marriage of a young couple in our parish. They stood apart from others as a couple not only truly in love with each other, but also with the Lord. Converted to the faith, their zeal for their faith was evident by their actions: caring for... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Why Is It Important For Catholics To Know Our Faith And Stand Up In Public For What We Believe?

For too long Catholics have rejected their responsibillity to live their faith and explain how it differs from the social progressive and liberal democratic perspectives promoted by the media.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

What are your favorite prayers?

What are your favorite prayers? I have quite a few. I would have to say that my favorite one is "Morning prayer before starting work" that is on the Laudate App. I pray it every morning in the breakroom (or bathroom!) at work.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

The Jewish things we do in the Catholic Church

This is an “ablution”. In the Old Testament, Jewish Priests, the Levites, before they would enter the Temple of God, would wash themselves to purify of any uncleanness. Of course, we recognize this as the Sign of the Cross which we perform upon entering the Church.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Are Political Parties Irrelevant When We Should Be Catholics First?

The big question is, "What should be the Catholic perspective on political parties?"... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

A Yizkor Meditation in Memory of a Parent Who Hurt

My mother and I never got along. Up until the day she died, we had a contentious relationship. Though I have moved beyond some of the many hurts she inflicted on me, I find that sometimes I still feel the uprisings from within of an old wound.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Submit a Link »

Submit Text Post »

Copyright © HubCatholic.com | All Rights Reserved