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Unanswered Prayer

How do you deal with it when God does not answer your prayers the way you want? Sometimes He might just say "not now" and sometimes He...

Non-catholic Society

I had a "run in" with an AT&T employee the other day (I've always wondered what AT&T stands for; now I think it is "Arrogant, Tedious &...

A Tiny Spark

"If a tiny spark of God’s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out. Keep the stove tightly...

Peeking into the Past

I have seen a few articles lately that say things like, "Pope Leo's homily in 2004 reveals what he thinks about this or that" or "A...

Speed?

Is it better to do something quickly or slowly? Obviously it depends on the subject matter, but almost anything can be done too quickly...

Choosing Martyrdom

Most Catholics are willing to be martyrs for Christ. Most will say something like, "I sure hope I don't have to be martyred, but I will...

Harming the Sheep

"Harrassed and helpless" is how Jesus saw most of the Jews of the first century. Yes, many of them were confused about the faith, and had...

Ignorance is Bliss

The vast majority of Protestants that I come across are completely ignorant of what Catholicism really is. They have either read...

Those Who Humble You

Conform yourself as closely as possible to [Christ's] humility and gentleness in dealing with your neighbor. . . Love those who humble...

Stop Believing in Atheists!

Atheists are a myth. Those who claim to be atheists, will want to deny this claim (of course) but in truth, there are no atheists (and...

Rethinking Independence

Is "independence" a good word or a bad word? It depends on who you ask, and what the context is. Independence is a bad thing if you are...

The Real Story?

There is an interesting report coming out of the Vatican right now. It might just be a rumor (so I will speak cautiously), but it would...

Killing the Snake

I killed a snake yesterday. I was outside doing yardwork and heard someone yell. I ran to the back and heard just one word, "copperhead!"...

Singing, Rightly Understood

I have often heard people "quote" St. Augusting as saying "he who sings prays twice". I found out recently that this phrase does not show...

Vernacular Confusion

Have you ever noticed the difference in the modern English names for certain feast days, and the older Latin names? We have "The Most...

Opposition

"You cannot please both God and the world at the same time. They are utterly opposed to each other in their thoughts, their desires, and...

Teaching Evil

“Requiring schools to provide advance notice and the chance to opt out of every lesson plan or story time that might implicate a parent’s...

Holy Days or Just Holidays?

No, I do not do much to celebrate any civic holidays. Yes, I appreciate the freedoms we still have in this nation (and those who fought...

Lord, Lord...

I have always been struck by that phrase in today's gospel reading: "‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons...

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