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How Would We Act If We Really Believed?

When I visited the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, I stood outside taking pictures before Mass on Saturday evening. I heard runners approaching from my right and looked up to make sure I wasn't in their way. I saw a crowd of shiny green uniforms running towards me.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Interview of Karl Erickson

I first met Karl Erickson in Seattle during a New Testament class at Seattle Pacific University. We were married several years later and I can still say that I am married to my best friend.... (www.catholic365.com)

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THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS IS REAL

There’s a very fascinating Catholic doctrine called the Communion of Saints. It states that all the believers who have gone before us are not isolated away in some far corner of Heaven. Instead, they are aware of our activities here on earth and they can intercede on our behalf. Pretty cool, huh?... (www.catholic365.com)

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EVIL vs GOOD: It May be Time for Everyone to Choose Sides

It seems that now, in the early 21st century, people of faith have been thrust into the Canyon of Decision. This is a place where a personal decision must be made and only two choices are available. Those choices are Good vs Evil. God is the perfection of all that is GOOD. Satan is the owner of al... (www.catholic365.com)

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Islamic Offense, Islamic Impotence?

The world seems on fire in violence instigated by those within the camp of radical Islam. I'd like to share an observation or two today concerning the nature of dissent when it comes with matters of the Islamic faith.... (www.catholic365.com)

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An Interview with Kimberly Erickson

Twenty-four years ago, I married Kimberly Erickson in Dallas, Texas. Coming from a family where her father and grandfather are both successful artists, I knew she was artistic. Still, the breadth of her artistic range never ceases to amaze me. She really has done it all in the past two decades: ill... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Mistaken Identity

I was in a case of mistaken identity. I was desperately trying to "find myself" and would do what everyone else was doing. I thought I had to go along with what my friends were doing and act in the way that was like them.... (www.catholic365.com)

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This evening on Facebook, someone posted one of those reassuring Pinterest boards that reads, "Sometimes in life we just need someone to be there for us. Someone who will listen. Someone who will understand us." In past years, I would have grabbed onto this one and held tight. But I've come to be... (www.catholic365.com)

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Simple Safety Tip for Latch Key Kids

I am still a little shaky. This morning about 7:15 AM our doorbell rang, followed by frantic knocking at the door. “I’m coming!”, I called out in response.... (www.catholic365.com)

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St. Thérèse of Lisieux

From birth as Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin, January 2, 1873 to death on September 30, 1897 at the young age of 24 as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, O.C.D., Thérèse made an impact on her family, her religious family in the cloistered Carmelite community of Lisieux and on her ex... (www.catholic365.com)

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This Is A Hard Saying

The title to this essay comes from John 6:60, and it is in regards to Jesus telling his disciples that they must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have eternal life. Many left him over the doctrine of the Eucharist, apparently not understanding His words of spirit and life in John 6:63... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to Explain Purgatory to a Protestant

The existence of Purgatory has been a much debated topic between Catholics and Protestants for years. Many Protestants argue that the Catholic Church simply created Purgatory as a way to guilt people into believing in Catholicism.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Guiding Our Children's Discussions About God

A debate I moderated years ago, between two pre-schoolers, taught me how to guide without controlling. This gentle approach allowed God to enighten His little ones with His Holy Spirit.... (www.catholic365.com)

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You nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

Matthew 15:6 Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. Since the dawn of the Reformation, Sola Scriptura (the Bible Alone--as the sole source of moral teaching) has been the mantra of those who left the Church founded by Jesus. What does the Bible say about this tradition ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Francis Lover of Life

I was so touched by Pope Francis that I read eight books about him. I had seen how he bowed his head and asked for prayer. I wanted to learn about him. I have seen pictures of Pope Francis kissing handicapped people. He is meek and humble of heart. After being elected Pope he rode the bus back to th... (www.catholic365.com)

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Occupy Catholic Religious Life

Some years back, the occupy movement took the nation and the world by storm. Congealing the energies of those who believed that business-as-usual was not sustainable, It pointed to the recent melt-down of the world economy, the continued degradation of the environment, and growing spiritual unrest.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mini Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries

Let’s face it. We love the rosary, but sometimes It’s hard to stay focused on contemplating the mysteries. There’s no point in mindlessly repeating the prayers while our thoughts wander somewhere else. (Well, the Blessed Mother, being such a merciful mother, probably still intercedes for us, even th... (www.catholic365.com)

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Serving God in Sickness

In May, 2013, I received some news that 520.000 Brazilians receive every year: a cancer diagnosis. In my case, it was a type of blood cancer called Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The prognosis was good, having a great chance of cure... (www.catholic365.com)

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Eyewitnesses to Majesty

We live in a world that seems to be self-destructing. War is breaking out on a daily basis. Our faith is being attacked on many fronts. The media is bombarding us with increasingly permissive ideas on what is acceptable. Promiscuity has gone to new lows. The world is constantly pushing us to re... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Glorious Gift of Being Present

I am, at the moment, holding a fussy five year old. It doesn’t make for the greatest writing conditions – but I suspect God has a point here. I have long believed that the best gift I can give my kids is my focused attention. Now, that being said, I home school seven of my eight children... (www.catholic365.com)

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