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I do not fear at all what men can do to me for speaking the truth. I only fear what God would do if I were to lie

What are those things that weigh us down as we journey through life?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Denounces ‘Fake News'

Recently, Pope Francis made an interesting comment. (Well, obviously that’s not a news flash. Pope Francis is ALWAYS making interesting comments, which invariably cause part of the Catholic world to gush, “Yippee, he’s abolishing all the rules!” and another part of the Catholic world to ask, in all ... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Holy Father" - Is He Holy?

Apart from their denial of the office of the Pope and his special charism of Infallibility. Protestants also object to how we address the Pope. The objection goes something like: “The Pope is a sinner like everyone else; why do you call him ‘HOLY Father’?”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Christ’s ransom payment was “a bank deposit” – more than enough to pay for all. Yet not everyone will be saved because, like any bank deposit, redemption is accessible only to those who draw on it, by properly repenting of all sin.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 272 – Peter Warns of False Prophets

In today’s reading for discussion Peter warns against the coming of false teachers. Warnings against false teachers are some of the most important passages in the Bible.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How I came to write Christan Books

During the years 1990 to 1996, I was a full time missionary with ‘The International Catholic Programme for Evangelization - ICPE’ and have evangelized in various countries, such as Russia, Ghana, Poland, Germany, and Malta amongst others. Since 1997, I have been married and am an active member of th... (www.catholic365.com)

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Open-minded people see disagreement as a thoughtful means to expand their knowledge.

So often we are like Jesus' own towns-folk: we refuse to even listen or to try to understand because of established prejudices, though without any basis.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Words of Life for Cutting Words: A Catholic Response to Teens on Social Media Writing Sites, Part II

In Part I of this piece, we spoke about the emotional world of teens as they post their struggles in poetry and prose on writing and social media sites.... (www.catholic365.com)

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From Death into Life

We enter into the Church, our body in a shrouded state, and the celebrant blesses our remains with holy water and the words; “In the waters of baptism N. died with Christ and rose with Him to new life. May he/she now share with Him eternal glory.” The pall is then placed on the coffin and the proc... (www.catholic365.com)

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Conversion Requires Convincing of Sin

Conversion requires convincing of sin through the Holy Spirit’s intervention. “And when he comes he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgement,” Jesus said (John 16:8). Hence conversion renews and perfects the interior judgment of conscience.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 271 – Divinization – No Private Interpretation of Scripture

Today we start the Second Letter of Peter. If you read it carefully, it is one of the most thought-provoking of all the books of the Bible.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What it Means to Fast

Literally, fasting is a word known for its restrictive properties pertaining to food. For medical purposes the word “fast” means a patient must abstain from food or drink (except water) for a certain period of time before tests are conducted or blood is drawn or a procedure begins.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What happens when people open their hearts?"…..They get better.

What is the message of the gospels that is “heard ‘round the world?”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Words of Life for Cutting Words: A Catholic Response to Teens on Social Media Writing Sites, Part I

With more and more young people reaching out to one another through social media, there has been an increased call for new forms of ministry to teens within these virtual worlds. With the advent of public writing sites that allow for the free-flowing expression of ideas through poetry and prose, the... (www.catholic365.com)

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Come Away WIth Me

In chapter 6 of Mark's Gospel, the disciples have just returned from a mission that Jesus sent them on. They were excited, and eager to tell Jesus everything that had happened, but they were also tired. Knowing their need for rest, Jesus invited them away from the crowds gathered round about them,... (www.catholic365.com)

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Counterfeit Repentance

God describes somewhat poetically through Isaiah the totality of sin remission: “I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like mist” (Isaiah 44:22).... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 270 – The Presbyters

Today’s reading: 1 Ptr 5 My footnotes define “Presbyters” as “official appointed leaders and teachers of the Christian Community”. Many translations use the term “elders”.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Pelagius I, Trying To Right Wrongs

The popes of the early Dark Ages had an uphill battle trying to do anything. Pelagius was no exception. Born, most likely, in the late 400s, Pelagius was the son of a noble Roman family. His father, John, was the vicar of one of two civil districts in Italy. Therefore, Pelagius would have been well ... (www.catholic365.com)

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A transformed life is the greatest of all miracles.

Christ can change anybody.... (www.catholic365.com)

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But We're Not Bitter Part 1

You know you can spot us. We’re the parishioners who stubbornly try to genuflect instead of bowing. We stumble over consubstantial during the Creed because “one in being with the Father” still is the tip of our tongue. Fish on Fridays all year long. We’re the Cradle Catholics.... (www.catholic365.com)

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