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Skydiving at Sunset: How Jumping Out of An Airplane Taught Me God's Mercy

I’d like to think that I’m too intelligent and evolutionarily advanced to go skydiving. Turns out I’m not. The entire day leading up to the jump is best described simply as “exhausting suspense.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Status quo, you know, that is Latin for ''the mess we're in."

For today, let’s not be the generation Jesus speaks of in the readings as children focused on what isn’t, while in the presence of the magnificence of what is. Let’s know we have enough; let’s behave ourselves “in the household of God;” let’s be joyfully humbled by how “undeniably great is the myste... (www.catholic365.com)

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Bringing children to Mass

I read a recent article by Amanda Knapp also on Catholic365 where she explains why she brings her small children to the Mass. I agree with her in that the reason we bring our children to Mass is to meet God, not as an after thought, but as the primary reason.... (www.catholic365.com)

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We are Christians!

You are Christ, my Holy Father, my Tender God, my Great King, my Good Shepherd, my Only Master, my Best Helper, my Most Beautiful and my Beloved, my Living Bread, my Priest Forever, my Leader to my Country, my True Light, my Holy Sweetness, my Straight Way, my Excellent Wisdom, my Pure Simplicity, m... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Church Is A Kingdom, Not A Democracy

“We have to respect other people’s opinions.” “I am entitled to my opinion.” “My opinion is just as valid as yours.” You have heard these before, have you not? You have heard these in personal discussions and have likely seen these on Facebook and on other internet message boards. You may have e... (www.catholic365.com)

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Alzheimer's & Marty: One year Later

It is now almost one year since my wife, Marty, was diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease. The doctor gave us the news as we sat together. She acted as if she understood. She did not. I have told her that she has Alzheimer's disease and she tells me that she understands. She does not. What she doe... (www.catholic365.com)

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When the Holy Spirit taps you on the shoulder, pay attention!

I have to admit, I'm a sinner. Even after just receiving Sacrament of Reconciliation, I often think about and chide myself for not praying enough, not thinking about God enough, having uncharitable thoughts about others.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Authority of the Church (Part 2)

Now that we have established the Biblical basis for the Authority of the Church we can move on to the extra-biblical, the evidence in the writing of the disciples of the Apostles and those that followed them. We’ll look at The Didache, the writings of the Ante Nicene Fathers and the Councils of the ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Is Knowledge really Power?

What did Adam and Eve do? They wanted to be like God and so they ate the forbidden fruit. Who was telling them the truth? Of course, it was God Who Is the Truth. They were given everything, and still they yearned for more. Man turned away from God’s truth and innocence. The sad part is that th... (www.catholic365.com)

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God not only sends special angels into our lives, but sometimes He even sends them back again if we forget to take notes the first time!

In this Gospel reading for the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels, Jesus tells his disciples that the greatest in the kingdom of heaven is the disciple who embraces humility and becomes like a little child.... (www.catholic365.com)

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In a Word: Disaster

Dear friend, Jesus holds your precious heart in his hands. “Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful. Share with God's people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.” Romans 12:1... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Proof of Identity

All my life I have been trying to prove myself before people. I believe it is more than my homosexual issues, though I also believe that it started there – the moment I began to question why my feelings and attractions are different from my biological sex, that was when I began to question my very ... (www.catholic365.com)

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We Have To Eat His Body?!?

“We have to eat his body?!? “ Allie turned to me with eyes open wide and a face of shock and surprise. She just turned eight, and she has been sitting in Mass hearing these words, “TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU”, since she was a baby. But ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Taking Stock ...

This is my first contribution to Catholic365.com; I am humbled to have been accepted as a writer by their editorial staff and, given the constraints of my doctoral studies, hope to post some thoughts from time to time about issues facing contemporary Catholicism from both an anecdotal and an academi... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why Going to a Not-So-Catholic School Was the Best Thing That Could Have Happened to Me

I suppose I should start by stating three things. One: I firmly believe that a wholesome, grounded Catholic education is one of the most important gifts a person can receive. Two: I truly and absolutely adore my alma mater. Three: the previous statements are, in the eyes of many, directly contradict... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Francis visits America; the aftermath!

By now, Pope Francis has gone back home to Vatican City and in a few short weeks will be preparing for Christmas. So what did Pope Francis accomplish during his visit to the US? Was he treated fairly by the secular news media? Did the Church in the US get a spiritual jolt from his visit?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Forgiving makes me feel better

Nearly every day I get hurt by someone. The hurt could be received from my workmates, close friends, relatives, the shopkeeper… well the list is long!... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Authority of the Church (Part 1)

If one is going to examine the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the first place one must start is with the Authority of the Church. This is key since not all doctrines of the Church have a solid biblical origin, but developed out of the traditions of the Church that arose over the last 2,000 ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Josh Duggar and where is everyone going?

If Josh Duggar (famous Reality TV character of 19 Kids and Counting) would have died last year, prior to all the scandal that's been exposed about him, there would have been plenty of "Christians" reassuring Anna Duggar (plus 19 more) that they now have an "angel" to watch over them from Heaven.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Dear God - we are never alone.

A prayer for Cancer patients, and their care givers. Look at my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your law. Take up my cause and redeem me; for the sake of your promise give me life. 1. A life lived forever lamenting, a heartfelt ache we always endure. We are consumed with your pai... (www.catholic365.com)

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