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Do you let your faith inconvenience you?

Not always will your faith in Jesus Christ and His Church inconvenience us, but it undoubtedly will. The good Samaritan was inconvenienced, but that did not stop him. We need to see these moments not as an inconvenience, but as an opportunity to love. Love is often inconvenient, but it is always ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Confession: Not for the faint of heart.

It was a hot, hot day, and the men were sweltering in their blue wool uniforms. They had marched quite a distance in the Pennsylvania heat, and it was now late in the afternoon on July 2, 1863. They were all members of the famed “Irish Brigade” of the US Army, and were gathered in a Peach Orchard ju... (www.catholic365.com)

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Just like Martha, I am anxious and worried about things. I have many things to be anxious about, and numerous things that I can be worried about in my life. All of which have significance, and all of which have merit, but the being anxious and worried part does not. I have no real reason to be worri... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why Every Catholic Needs to Watch "Spotlight"

Saturday nights are usually designated date nights for my husband and me. Since we are young, newlyweds we usually stay out and go to a nice dinner and a movie— that night was no different than any other (so I thought).... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Sacrament of Touch

In 1986 the Sea of Galilee receded during a drought exposing an ancient fishing boat, 27 feet long by 7.5 feet wide. It was taken to a nearby kibbutz where it was carbon dated. As it was proved to be approximately two thousand years old and designed to carry between 12 and 15 fishermen, the locals c... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our actions have a tongue of their own; they have an eloquence of their own, even when the tongue is silent. For deeds prove the lover more than words.

We are blessed to live in a world where, when there is a disaster or emergency, generous people open their hearts and wallets and roll up their sleeves to help those in their communities or around the world. But helping your neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself is something we can do every day... (www.catholic365.com)

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Was Jesus too hard on Martha?

At St. Patrick the celebrant began his homily with this question, “Martha or Mary, which is right?” I remember much of what he told us. We all desire to be in the presence of the Lord but we have responsibilities. It’s a balancing act.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Contrition Prayer

Lord, come and dwell within my heart, Please from my Spirit never depart; Give my strength for the battle each and every day, Because it can become so easy to wander away;... (www.catholic365.com)

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Rethinking Mary, Of Martha and Mary

I have always sided with Martha, in defense of her valid complaint against her lazy sister, sitting on her virtual backside while Martha cooks and serves what was most likely a sizable crowd. The Lord was generally accompanied by large groups of people. Imagine suddenly learning that you need to coo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Three Years since Pope Francis and "Who am I to judge?"

Most of us are familiar with a comment Pope Francis made in July 2013 during an interview on his return flight from World Youth Day in Brazil. In the context of a larger exchange on homosexuality, the pope famously remarked, “Who am I to judge?” The quote, accompanied by a picture of the Holy Fath... (www.catholic365.com)

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Jesus Would Turn the Other Cheek. Would You?

It is too often that we are presented with situations that challenge our integrity. In a world with hatred, violence, and terrorism, the most common reaction to these issues are with violent retaliation. Many individuals retaliate with violence and try to fight fire with fire. It seems as if nearly ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Do not be afraid to abandon yourself unreservedly to His loving Providence, for a child cannot perish in the arms of a Father Who is omnipotent.

When we say that God knows all “things”, what sorts of things are we talking about? Facts that would win God a championship on trivia shows? God knows all objective facts about science, history, etc. But God’s knowledge is not trivial.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Confession: A Source of Clarification

Confession is one of the duties that practicing Catholics are required to take part in. The ritual of hanging our heads before the priest and confessing our sins is something that thousands, if not millions, of Catholics dread. However, it is in confession where many individuals see themselves more ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Holy Doors Of Mercy

The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona is a pilgrimage site for a Holy Door during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. When I found out there was a Holy Door in Sedona, I wanted to be sure we each walked through the door and fully understood what it meant.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Should St. Joseph Get a "Dirt Nap"?

There’s an old tradition that claims if you bury a statue of St. Joseph upside-down in your yard, you will sell your house quickly. It seems this tradition dates back to the 15th century, and originally it was an overt threat to the earthly father of Our Lord.... (www.catholic365.com)

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In my introduction page I say right away that I am selfish, a little mean and a little rude, stubborn, and conceited. I start with that to let you know to beware of those when you meet me or read my blog posts. That's the way the evil one gets to me because he thrives off my weaknesses.... (www.catholic365.com)

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I identify as . . .

There is an ancient philosophical position that goes by the name of voluntarism, which is to say, the systematic favoring of the will over the intellect; where desire trumps truth. Broken down simply what voluntarism means is that what a person wants to be true becomes what is actually true. Of cour... (www.catholic365.com)

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Christ didn't join in. He saw which direction the rocks were being thrown, and became a shield.

Upon reading this Gospel from Mass the Apostles must be asking each other, “Did I really sign up for this?” With that thought in mind, their connection with Jesus was so strong and his message so compelling they not only did not back down, but they went out with a fervor that influences us today.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Ride Out And Meet Them

These last few months have been horrible and filled with violence around the world. From police shootings to police being shot… from multiple airport attacks… the Orlando shootings… the truck plowing through people in Nice… even the uncertainty of the military coup in Turkey…. And these are only of ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Praise to the King of Kings!

For Love of Jesus! You are my Almighty God!... (www.catholic365.com)

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