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Contemplating the All Male Priesthood

As I sat and contemplated the incarnation, God becoming man, to undo what Adam and Eve had done, I could not help but think of the Priesthood and the role of men and women in the Church.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When we say that something is wet, precisely what do we mean? A cloth, for instance is not wet of its own nature; for it to become wet, it must be wetted by a liquid such as water. It’s the liquid, not the cloth, which of its very nature is wet; the wetted cloth simply participates in the intrinsic ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 238 – The Prosperity Gospel

Today we read Jesus’ telling the parable of the rich fool. The parable is an excellent refutation of the prosperity gospel preached by a variety of “mega-church” pastors.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Chat with Tim Staples

At the recent Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with the keynote speaker, Tim Staples, who has been a Catholic evangelist and apologist for the past 23 years. I asked Tim to discuss the term “apologetics.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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We cannot give what we do not have: We cannot bring peace to the world if we ourselves are not peaceful. We cannot bring love to the world if we ourselves are not loving. Our true gift to ourselves and others lies not in what we have but in who we are - No one can give you a clean heart but God………..

In this first reading, the prophet Malachi speaks of a messenger who will clear the way, who "will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold or silver."... (www.catholic365.com)

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Seek First the Kingdom of God

Every Wednesday evening, my friend Bill and I facilitate a small bible study group at the state prison. I put together the lesson based on the last Sunday’s readings using various sources*. When we arrive, our group is announced as, “open bible study.” Everyone is welcome.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Nina perched her chin on her hands as she lay on the living room floor and stared at the television. Talk show hosts bantered playfully and then introduced their guest. Jacob, a medium built boy with big brown eyes and a sharp chin ambled in and flopped onto the couch. “Whatcha watching?”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Faithfulness means “to keep faith”; it is a quality, like all good qualities, that finds its counterpart in God, the prototype of all virtues. The phrase “God is faithful” occurs repeatedly in his holy Word. Yet “the one who calls you is faithful” (1 Thes 5:24), seeks to replicate that virtue in eve... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 237 – Hear the Word and Keep It

Today we read a passage similar to Luke 8:19-21. In that passage recall that Mary and Jesus’ relatives were there to see him but couldn’t reach him because of the crowd. When Jesus was told that his family was there he said, “My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word and keep it.” Tod... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to stop wildfires when human efforts fail? A Lesson From The Peshtigo Fire Miracle

California has not been having a good year with wildfires. In fact, 2017 has set several records. As of December 17, there have been 6,982 fires this year burning 505,910 acres.1 That’s roughly ? of the size of the state of Rhode Island.... (www.catholic365.com)

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No truth is more pervasive in Scripture and Christian tradition than this one—that real freedom is found in obedience and servanthood. And yet no truth is more incongruent with modern culture. Here we stand before a stark either-or: the gospel message of true freedom versus the culture's ideal of self-creation, autonomy, and living "my way."

God really wants us to be happy. He wants us to rejoice in Him, but on His conditions: in doing His Will and not the world’s or the evil spirit’s or as our natural inclinations urge. What a lie to think that joy is found in our self will.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Something On My Heart

This in part, is a response to a recent article in Catholic Vote, Want to Stop Sexgate 2017? Stop Feminism by Carly Hoilman. The author did a good job with her perspective and my reflection also includes some of the comments from critics.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Soul's Birth in Morning Soil

Soul’s birth in morning soil, Spring sprouts from ancient toil. First steps—firm hold to fingertip,... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Midnight Hour

While statistics can be alarming, they can also provide some basis for conjecture. For instance, excluding children and teens, at this time next year, one out of every 13 adults reading this will be dead.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 236 – The Lord's Prayer

Recall, what we discussed way back when we started in Matthew. The word for “daily bread” was actually never known to have been used before IN HISTORY until it appears in the original Greek of the New Testament. Linguists actually have no idea what is specifically means. It actually literally tra... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Last Jedi and Our Pixelated Humanity

We can agree to disagree on "The Last Jedi", and the criteria for truly excellent movies, and art in general. Here’s a very short summary of what follows: While entertaining, the new Star Wars installment, and those to whom it is being installed, reveal much about our contemporary, hay-wired humanit... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why this Catholic didn't like the Last Jedi

Like much of America, I recently saw The Last Jedi, and I have to say that I liked it less than any Star Wars movie so far... even less the prequels. (I’ll pause to let the prequel-haters regain their composure.) I love the Star Wars saga, I loved The Force Awakens and I wanted to love The Last Jedi... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Unspoken Torture: Scrupulosity

I almost didn’t write this article. I knew that it would mean outing myself. But the more I thought and prayed about it, the more I knew that I had to do it. I know that I’m not the only person out there who has had scruples. But I am one of the blessed who has overcome it.... (www.catholic365.com)

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“Hey Simeon! You see any messiahs today?! Ha, ha!” Simeon didn’t even turn to acknowledge the sarcastic men who were taunting him. He had heard taunts such as these for so many years now, he had lost count. The ridicule this day was actually rather tame, compared to the accusations of insanity an... (www.catholic365.com)

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It would seem that anyone who shows consistent kindness would be easy to trust consistently. Sadly, this is not always the case. Jesus was kind to Judas, even calling him “friend” in the very act of being betrayed (see Mt 26:50).... (www.catholic365.com)

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