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Discernment - Catholic Questions

It is difficult sometimes to think of what I do as a "vocation". I don't devalue what I do, I just find it difficult to view the office job I have as a way to fulfill God's Will in my life. Surely, my desires to be a famous actress or world respected and renowned writer is my true vocation.... (www.catholic365.com)

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I graduated from college a long time ago. But I’ve never stopped learning. In fact, as I served in various schools and in Peace Corps and eventually became a home-schooling mother of eight, I have encountered a multitude of new, rather steep, learning curves. Presently, I am learning at a faster ra... (www.catholic365.com)

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Suffering is a virtue

Suffering... I know the word too well and I'm sure I'm not the only one.... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's Mutual Love

Let us consider a major theme of the Bible: God loves and cares for his people. Consider Bible stories about God’s interaction with people both directly and indirectly. His walks in the Garden of Eden. The dreams of Joseph and Jacob. The fiery finger of God, chiseling his commandments for Moses... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Pope's Arrival

It’s Friday morning, all week Philadelphia has been preparing for the Pope’s arrival. I am headed over to the Convention Center to attend Mass and hear the last keynote speakers Pastor Rick Warren and Cardinal O’Malley. I think it’s interesting that Rick Warren is speaking, I have read his book Pu... (www.catholic365.com)

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MORALITY; DECENCY; DIGNITY; RESPECT: Words Unrecognizable to Many

MORALITY means, (from the dictionary) conformity to the rules of RIGHT conduct; moral or virtuous conduct or virtuous in sexual matters; chastity. DECENCY means, conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. DIGNITY means a sign or token of RESPECT (if you do not kn... (www.catholic365.com)

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If There Was No Purgatory, We'd Have to Invent It

What would we give to have real peace in our lives and in our world? If peace were only the absence of conflict, how much we would gain by seeking it. But even though we could work our way through the conflicts of the present political, cultural, religious and personal universes that we inhabit, wou... (www.catholic365.com)

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I am a Soul Woman

I was born on All Souls’ Day, (November 2nd) fifty years ago. This has led to a life- long curiosity with regard to souls and purgatory. My parents are in their seventies. I have very early memories of seeing my parents cleaning and painting tombs of loved ones in preparation of All Souls’ Day.... (www.catholic365.com)

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To Shout for Joy!

You see I consider laughing to be a super fun thing to do. And while that’s not alarming on its own, the issue arises when one considers how much laughing I like to do in a given day. Take my word on it; it’s a lot. I really think I could have authored the song from the movie Mary Poppins that goes:... (www.catholic365.com)

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12 Early Church Quotes That Will Challenge Protestants

It is very exciting to be in full communion with the very same community that Jesus Christ established. Whether in 40 AD or today, this community is the very same one that has been continued through apostolic succession, unity with St. Peter and his successors, the sacraments, the preaching of the ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Letting go and Trusting in Him

On the 31st of July I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, that we named, Sophie. She is nothing short of a miracle. And I mean that in every sense.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Prayers We All Should Know: The Anima Christi

As Catholics, we are blessed to share a rich and vibrant prayer heritage that has accumulated over literally thousands of years. Over time, many of these prayers that once were mainstays of our faith have been sadly neglected or just not taught – and as a result, not said – as often as they once wer... (www.catholic365.com)

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I am closer than your breath. Close your eyes, breathe, and listen to the silence. Feel your heart beat? That is my Life flowing through you. Up through your neck, to supply your mind with oxygen.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Where is the Communion of Saints in the Bible?

Luke 16:24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Embracing the Flames

As a convert to the Catholic Church, there were some doctrines with which I had to wrestle and study before understanding and accepting them. One of those doctrines was the whole matter of purgatory. The Bible clearly states, “it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment.” (H... (www.catholic365.com)

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Avoiding the Spider

I didn’t see the spider's web until I nearly ran into it. The thing was virtually invisible. If sunlight hadn’t suddenly glistened off its strands, I would have walked right into it. So there I stood, inches from the biggest, ugliest, hairiest spider I’d ever seen. Its open jaws were at least three ... (www.catholic365.com)

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The triple sign of the Cross

For those not familiar with this ritual, after we come into Church for Mass and say the preliminary prayers, we begin to listen to Scripture Readings. The last Scripture reading is from the Gospel. At this point, everyone stands and proclaims, "Alleluia!" (Except during Lent when we say, "Praise t... (www.catholic365.com)

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Are We Ever Worthy?

But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed" For all Catholics, this passage should be familiar. The root of these words are what we say at every Eucharistic celebration before receiving Jesus. But are we real... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Lie of White Privilege

As a Catholic, I understand guilt. It has the power to make us better men and women of God. As we examine ourselves and come before the Lord to seek forgiveness, guilt can be a pointed and personal reminder of the redemptive power of Christ and the need for the Sacrament of Penance. Guilt, however, ... (www.catholic365.com)

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"We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon."

If you think about it, we have enemies all over the world, it seems hard to believe that persecution still exists today and we have groups like ISIS, who pledge daily to “bring the war to us”. Then we have natural disasters and disease, as well as life’s daily challenges.... (www.catholic365.com)

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