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Be sincere, Be brief, Be seated.

Hypocrites make a big show of their spirituality, “praying in the streets”, drawing attention to their alms-giving. Their point is the attention, not the good works. They’re only concerned that everyone sees how holy they are. They’re only after the reward, which will slip through their fingers.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Sending Them Out Two by Two

Sitting on the front porch with my husband Wayne, we saw a long white passenger van park across the street. Curiously we watched as teenagers holding pamphlets poured out from van. The teens stood together as a man and woman, the only adults in the group, pointed in different directions sending them... (www.catholic365.com)

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It is Okay to say, "I do not know." - Job and a Response to Suffering

I am certain nearly every Christian would agree the most common argument against the existence of God is the reality of suffering. It is the frequent test Christians face at some point in life if not consistently throughout it; to answer for and give detailed explanation for the reality of suffering... (www.catholic365.com)

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Silence and Signs

During the Solemnity of John the Baptist, we read of his birth, a passage that always brings a smile to my lips.... (www.catholic365.com)

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God's Gift of Time

In his short but insightful book “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day”, Arnold Bennett discusses how one can effectively manage their time on a daily basis. Though some of the material in the book is a bit outdated (it was written in 1910), much of Bennett’s advice is still very helpful and useful for pe... (www.catholic365.com)

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Your actions speak louder than your words. - Jesus

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” – [Matthew 7:21] Jesus listens to us, our actions and our words. If our actions do not match our words, then we are hypocrites. I am hypocrite. My actions do n... (www.catholic365.com)

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Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.

Consider the first command that Jesus lays at your feet today. “Deny your self.” What does the word “deny” mean? Another word for “denial” is “renunciation”. Both words are clearly negative, which lends itself to a common criticism of Catholicism: namely, that Catholicism bears a strand of pessimism... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catholic Social Teaching Demystified

What this discussion is intended to point us toward are the principles of Catholic social doctrine by which we may establish a political and economic platform in conformity with Catholic teaching.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Praise Jesus West Virginia

Traveling through West Virginia with my husband, Wayne, driving through mountainous countryside, we pass through many little towns in these farming communities. The scenery is breathtaking as we pass through a little piece of heaven. My heart overflows with praise for our creator, our generous God, ... (www.catholic365.com)

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You will show me the path to life. (Ps 16:5)

This morning we came early to Mass to pray the rosary; we were surrounded by those called “gray haired souls,” of which I am now one of them. They shuffled into church via walkers, canes; one had a cap which read, “Freedom is not free.” On the side of the hat was an small American flag.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What is True Freedom?

The Fourth of July always seems to make people stop and reflect on the core values of our culture. One of these values is freedom. We talk about political freedom, religious freedom, and economic freedom. Listen or read any type of media these days and we need more of every conceivable kind. But... (www.catholic365.com)

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Have You Ever Wondered?

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like today if you never said, “Yes” to Jesus when He called you? Kind of like a George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful Life) 'what if' speculation. (By the way, if you ‘still’ have not said yes to Him, please read on anyway. I end this essay offering somethin... (www.catholic365.com)

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But who do YOU say that I am?

"But who do YOU say that I am?" (Lk 9:20) These words of Jesus speak directly to each one, causing each one to look into himself and his relationship with Jesus. The Word of God and Peter set for man a picture, an image which show a relationship with Jesus brings a relationship with God.... (www.catholic365.com)

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In the bottomless pit

At times, we all fall into a rut with our faith. We go to Mass and know we are just going through the motions. We go to Confession and partake in the Church’s offerings, but we know we are just going through the motions with that, too. We start making excuses for why it’s okay to come to Mass late. ... (www.catholic365.com)

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We are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day, and our freedom. We live in a free country. But what does that really mean?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.

Today, Christ invites us to love. To love without measure, which is the measure of true Love. God is Love, «who makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good, and gives rain to both the just and the unjust» (Mt 5:45)... (www.catholic365.com)

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A HOT Item: On Modesty and Bikinis

The conversation took place among good Catholic brothers gathered for a cigar and scotch. Politics. 80’s rock. Joe Bonamassa (awesome blues man). Family stories. And on this particular night, the conversation turned to bikinis. Bikinis. No, it’s not what one might think of “men talking” and “bikinis... (www.catholic365.com)

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Question: Do Catholics Worship Statues?

Full question by anonymous: When Catholics pray before statues and kiss images of Christ or Mary aren’t they engaging in idolatry?... (www.catholic365.com)

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As you go through life, you connect with people for various reasons. You might share the same interests, you might have similar personalities, or you might just have enough in common to be drawn to each other. There are some who once you are connected remain in your life for a lot of years, and some... (www.catholic365.com)

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Do you do the little things?

We have such grand ambitions and want to do great things. By doing so, we miss the little things that we should or could be doing. We miss that little things done with great love are great things. This concept comes from St. Therese of Lisieux, better known as the Little Flower.... (www.catholic365.com)

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