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Kenny stared down at his sleeping grandson. His hand trembled as he pulled the cover over the boy’s thin shoulders. “You’ll be alright. It’s not a reflection on you. Not about you at all.” Slowly, he leaned over, and his arm shook as his weight descended. He bent low and kissed the child on the chee... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Sunshine and the Clouds: Five Years with Pope Francis

This past March 13, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis's election to the papacy. I recall five years ago watching EWTN's live broadcast of the conclave proceedings in Rome, where on a cold and rainy late winter evening, white smoke poured forth from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel... (www.catholic365.com)

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Touching the Healer in the Eucharist

We all know there are many ways in which healing can occur. For example, many people are healed when they are anointed with holy oil, particularly in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. “Is anyone among you sick?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 315 – The Praise of Men

Today’s reading for study: John 12:27-50 There is an interesting passage in today’s reading. Jesus is preaching to the crowds who even hear the voice of the Father. Despite this, they do not come to believe in Jesus.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Rebirth and Renewal

As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ who took away the sins of the world and conquered death, we also celebrate our own opportunity to be reborn. “Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep…For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be... (www.catholic365.com)

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Don't let people pull you into their storms. Pull them into your peace.

In this first reading we hear of how the wicked plan to beset the just and those who are trying to obey God. Their plan entails revilement, torture and even death. The reading reminds me of a bucket of live crabs, some of which could climb out and escape.... (www.catholic365.com)

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THE SCANDAL OF DENOMINATIONALISM

Old Covenant Judaism, by the time of Christ, was riddled with various sects. For example, the Jewish historian Josephus, writing at the close of the first century, describes five major factions: the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots and Sicarii.... (www.catholic365.com)

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POPE PELAGIUS II, THE SECOND OSTROGOTH POPE

Born in Rome around 520, Pelagius was the son of Winigild, most likely an Ostrogoth. He succeeded Pope Benedict I months after the latter’s death. At that time, the Lombards from north of the Alps had gone as far as to blockade Rome and most of the main roads leading from Rome into the empire.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Healing in the Eucharistic Assembly

Jesus Christ, who died, who was raised from the dead, who is seated at the right hand of God, and who intercedes for us, is present in many ways in his Church. Indeed, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1372) summarizes the ways in which Jesus is present in his Church.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 314 – Holy Week

Today’s reading for study: John 12:1-26 Today John brings us to the beginning of the end. Several things to notice: Chapter 12 starts with John telling us it is six (6) days before the Passover. Recall, this is the 3rd Passover John has highlighted for us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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"It is Finished" Words of Profundity from the Cross

Listen intently to any of the last seven words Jesus spoke as He hung high and dying, just for you and me, and ponder the real love Jesus has for us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear.

This reading challenges us to listen to God and be guided by him in our lives.... (www.catholic365.com)

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As you know, most professing Catholics have at least some issues with Catholic teaching, all the more, non-Catholics! Of course, this has real implications in our efforts to see the Kingdom more fully alive in individual souls, marriages, homes, parishes and this region.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Final Three Moments of Our Lives

Each of us will face three final moments at the hour of our death. These moments will seem like centuries yet last less than a second, even less.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Importance of Thanksgiving

Just as we should devote adequate time to preparing our hearts before receiving Holy Communion, St. Alphonsus also advises us to spend adequate time in thanksgiving afterward.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 313 – Jesus Wept

Today’s reading for study: John 11:28-57 “Jesus wept.” It’s the shortest sentence in the Bible and if you think about it, it is kind of a strange idea. Jesus knew he would raise Lazarus from the dead. Why did Jesus cry at the death of Lazarus?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Book Review: Rebuilt by Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran

If you have been involved in the Catholic world for a while, you will know that there are some very real problems in our Churches. We all see it. More and more, people are leaving the Catholic Church right after Confirmation or college and never coming back.Why is this? What can we do about it?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Intense love does not measure . . . it just gives.

God's love is indeed limitless and will never waver; it is even stronger than a mother's love for her child: "Can a woman forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child of her womb? Yet though she forget, I will not forget you."... (www.catholic365.com)

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4 Inspirational YouTubers To Follow

The eyes are the windows to the soul. What are you watching?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Calling All "EMs" - Resign!

In a previous post, I wrote how I stopped receiving Holy Communion in the hand about five years ago. I also receive Holy Communion only from a priest or deacon. And around the same time, I also stopped being a Eucharistic Minister, more properly known as "Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion."... (www.catholic365.com)

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