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As I look around at the world today, and all of the turmoil that is taking place, I can’t help but think what we need greatly in this world is forgiveness. I would venture to say that almost all of the world’s issues boil down to someone feeling offended, and the lack of forgiveness toward those wh... (www.catholic365.com)

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Thelma and Louise With Jesus

“Can you please help me bring my son to Communita Cenacolo?” I asked my friend, Mary Lou McCall, in desperation four and a half years ago. That request—and her unhesitating “yes”—took us on a road trip 600 miles away to St. Augustine, Florida, where we delivered my then-nineteen-year-old son, Christ... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Fast of Saint Martin: Preparation for Christmas

For those in the know, we are currently well into the Fast of St. Martin. For those not in the know, they will wonder what in the world is that! The Fast of St. Martin was practiced in medieval times to prepare for Christmas. It predated the current Advent preparation.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Secret of Prayers

When was the last time you had the real heart to heart talk with God? I could imagine you will answer, “Today, when I asked Him to give me blessings.” or “Last night, to keep from me bad things.” Most often than not, our prayers starts when we ask the Lord to give all the things we wanted to have.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When every fruit of the Spirit can be seen all at once in the same person, you never forget it. I met Olivia in a conference room that was being used as a wellness area where I worked. She was one of several part-time massage therapists who gave chair massages to help employees manage their stress.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Inviting Christ to Be King of Our Hearts

In 1925, in an encyclical entitled Quas Primas, Pope Pius XI instituted the Solemnity of Christ the King and decreed that it should be celebrated as an annual feast by the entire church on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, as “the crowning glory upon the mysteries of the life of Christ.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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As we recite the “Our Father” during Mass and boldly declare: “...forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us...” do we really forgive? And do we even know what forgiveness means or how to achieve it?... (www.catholic365.com)

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What is the purpose of the Church?

I know I have written several times on my own website that I believe one of the primary things Catholics (especially in America) suffer from is a broken ecclesiology. Or, in other words, Catholics don't understand what "church" means in the Catholic context. Before getting to what "church" should ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Open Seat at the Supper Table.

My father was a truck driver that delivered everything from coffee, bread to mechanic uniforms. He worked hard to provide for my siblings and me a catholic education that would take us from the first grade all the way to eighth. I imagine his decision to send us to Catholic school was inspired by ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Church Year Comes To An End

Have you made your plans for New Year’s yet? It’s coming soon, you know. No, I’m not trying to rush through the rest of the year and skip the holiday season. I’m talking about the new year of the Church calendar, which starts soon, on the first Sunday of Advent. So this weekend coming up is the fina... (www.catholic365.com)

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Human Love Will Never Be Enough

As Christians we are often surprised to discover that we are not as Christian as we suppose. Many attitudes from secular society lurk deep in our minds and hearts. Our attitudes to love and friendship are no exception. Do you find yourself waiting secretly for your knight in shining armour to whisk... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's Me Who's Broken

While attending Mass at an unfamiliar parish, I approached the altar to receive Holy Communion with what I thought was a pure heart — but Jesus showed me otherwise.... (www.catholic365.com)

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We Christians are the Most Persecuted People on the Planet

The persecution of our brother and sister Catholic/Christians continues unabated all over the world. In the Middle East, North Africa and Asia Minor, thousands upon thousands of our brothers and sisters in faith have been summarily tortured, raped, beheaded, hanged, burned, shot and even buried aliv... (www.catholic365.com)

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When I Grow Up?

Being a husband and father of three has given me opportunities to share stories of faith, hope and love with you all. Is my marriage and family life perfect? When you walk into my home, will you see a "Walton Family Thanksgiving" or a "Very Brady Christmas"? Probably not.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Judge Not, Go and Sin No More

There is much fighting in the Church these days. The “liberals” vs. ”conservatives”, but we cannot put Jesus in a box. Jesus should not, and does not fit into our political labels. Jesus is love. Jesus is truth. Jesus is the way I often feel in our day and age people try to divorce things that bel... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Extraordinary Ordinary

Workmen have been replacing the roof on my house this week and I have found it an extraordinary encounter for two reasons. First, it offers me a sense of security I have not known the last few winters as I watched shingles pile themselves up in the yard. But more importantly, I discovered once aga... (www.catholic365.com)

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Authentic Leadership of St. Joseph

Joseph was the man who was betrothed to Mary when she came home one night, pregnant. Many men would have left her that moment knowing the child was not his. You see there was little confusion on this point as Mary, at least as far as Joseph knew was a virgin.... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's OK to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom!

As a young feminist college student, I never expected to be a stay-at-home mom. With the newly found empowerment of feminist thinking, why would I want to assume a role of such powerlessness? Needless to say, discerning God’s will for my life was not even on the radar at that time.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Hobbit or Not?

My husband was a big Tolkien fan and it was really he who insisted that I should write a book connecting the Christian aspects of The Lord of the Rings to people's every day lives. I'm glad I followed my husband's advice at the time he gave it, because he is no longer here it offer it.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Show Mercy Even If They Don't Deserve It

About 4 months ago I concluded a life-changing year serving the poorest of the poor as a missionary to the homeless in Denver. Upon hearing about my experience, almost everyone I meet wants to learn more about it, asking questions like: What did you do? What was it like? What did a normal day look l... (www.catholic365.com)

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