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Analysis of a Conversion - Why I left the Catholic Church, other Christians

I've been cataloguing the main reasons why I left the Church. In case you're keeping up, so far I've gone through the introduction, the devil's trick, my aversion to kneeling, my hatred of the Mass, and in my previous entry, I revealed that one of the reasons that I left the Catholic Church was bec... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why do Eastern Rite Catholics make the Sign of the Cross "Backwards?"

This question, "Why do Eastern Rite Catholics make the Sign of the Cross "Backwards?" is somewhat misleading. Perhaps a Catholic of one of the Eastern Rites might ask "Why do the Roman Rite Catholics make it backwards?"... (www.catholic365.com)

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Increasing my Faith

What is Faith all about? Is it possible in today’s world to have Faith? Many people argue that Faith is outdated, old fashioned, not for the young people and so on. Faith can never be outdated, old fashioned and so on. Having Faith is possible. Having Faith makes a person complete, makes the person ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Time to Sharpen Your Weapons

The internet has been a battlefield lately. If it wasn’t the way I connect with so many friends and family, I might be inclined to turn it off and leave it alone to avoid all the sadness. Abortion. Pope Francis hate. School shootings. Syrian refugees. Political fights. These wars are splashed ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Euthanasia - Celebrating the Destruction of God's Greatest Gift - Life

Euthanasia (aka assisted suicide), is a pathetic concept promoted under the guise of compassion, mercy and kindness. It is no such thing. Euthanasia is not compassionate. It is not merciful. And---it is not kind. It is an abomination because it celebrates the destruction of the greatest gift each a... (www.catholic365.com)

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What in the World is a Synod?

Anyone who has at least a rudimentary interest in the news and happenings around the Catholic Church has heard of the current Synod on the family. The actual title of the Synod is the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. This years Synod is actually Part II of the Synod that conve... (www.catholic365.com)

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The King of Kings: Sky Full of Stars, The Best is Yet to Come!

It's been months and I haven't written any entry. I have ups and down in my life. And been busy trying to help my mom recover from mild stroke attack last May, and was mending a broken heart from a-just-blossomed relationship to a wonderful person in my life.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Five Quotes by St. Teresa of Avila on Prayer

St. Teresa of Avila was a sixteenth century Carmelite nun who led a significant reform of her religious order. Her profound teachings on prayer are valuable for all Christians today. Here a five short quotes we can all learn from. You must believe that if you give up prayer, you are, in my opinion, ... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Case for the Gospels

As I mentioned before, a long time ago, a Muslim challenged me to provide a forensic defense of the Gospels. He claimed that compared to Islam, the Gospels had no verifiable evidence of even the existence of Jesus. In fact, he, point blank stated that evidence for the truth of the Gospels would be t... (www.catholic365.com)

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Is Faith Still Alive in America?

After Pope Francis’s trip to the United States, Fox News ran a segment posing this question: Is faith still alive in America? When you listen to the statistics—like that only 24% of Catholics attend Mass now as opposed to 55% in 1955—you might have your doubts. But this secular news segment told a d... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Case for Islam

A long time ago, a Muslim challenged me to provide a forensic defense of the Gospels. He claimed that compared to Islam, the Gospels had no verifiable evidence of even the existence of Jesus. In fact, he, bluntly stated that evidence for the truth of the Gospels would be thrown out of court!... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to Create a Great Catholic Blog

Blogging. is one of newest forms of evangilization that has risen greatly in the past decade but in the miasma that is the internet there are many great Catholic Blogs, some Mediocre blogs and some that are Catholic in name only. If you are thinking about joining the community of Catholic Bloggers ... (www.catholic365.com)

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School Days - What Will Your Child Learn?

As a new school year begins, Parents maybe you might want to read this story to your children and ask them---“do you ever feel like some of the classmates don’t like you?” Bullying at school has become a very life changing event in a child’s life. Make sure Parents that your children know they can c... (www.catholic365.com)

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Being a Christian is about living an inviting example.

Pope Francis made his way among us in the United States. From the White House and Congress to Cathedrals and public Masses, we knew he was here among us. I see his presence among us as a reflection of what the Prophet Zechariah writes in this reading: See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LO... (www.catholic365.com)

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Keyboards and Atheists

A guy in one of my online communities boasts he is an atheist. I don’t ask him why he is an atheist. My discussions with such people in the past have always proven fruitless. Anyway, so this guy types his arguments into a keyboard.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why We Love The Saints

A favorite topic of non-Catholic when we are discussing the things of Christ with them is the presence of “statues” in our Churches. Some of them even consider them “idols” and call us “idol worshippers”. They misunderstand the practice of Catholics to asking various Saints to intercede for us in He... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Eucharist, the Fruit of the Tree of Life

The Early Church Fathers taught that the New Testament is hidden in the Old and the Old is revealed in the New. This happens to be one of the most exciting and effective ways to study the Bible and the Catechism.... (www.catholic365.com)

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I came across this quote today from avowed atheist Dan Baker which states, "Asking 'if there is no God, what is the purpose of life?' is like asking 'if there is no master, whose slave will I be?' If your purpose of life is to submit as a slave, then your meaning of life comes from flattering the eg... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Double Portion of Humility Please!

Humility and Patience are two virtues or gifts we rarely if ever ask God for. However they are very, very important in our spiritual walk and therefore sometimes God as a good parent, will say, “here take this bitter tasting medicine—it is good for you.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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God will answer all our questions in one way and one way only...namely, by showing us more of his Son.

Our faith tells us that following Jesus can bring us peace, even though we may encounter suffering and sorrow. To know that God loves us beyond our imagination because the Son of God sacrificed Himself for our salvation can bring us peace in the midst of any crisis we may be experiencing.... (www.catholic365.com)

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