Sweetest Heart of Jesus
Donna Sue Berry
February 14, 2014
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THE SWEETEST HEART OF JESUS From the corner of my church pew, Sometimes I feel alone, When I see the happy couples, In love when
What can be done against temptation?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
January 23, 2014
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Father Fortea, what can be done against temptation? We must immediately resist it with the help of God’s grace. A temptation is harmless if we
Reincarnation and Human Dignity (Part II of III)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 6, 2014
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…a reader asks: Dear Father John, I know that the Church rejects the doctrine of reincarnation, but sometimes I think that reincarnation seems to be
Mysticism – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
December 12, 2013
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Mysticism – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary MYSTICISM: The supernatural state of soul in which God is known in a way that no
Moments of Grace: Reconciling with God
Liz Estler
August 28, 2013
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While working as a Chaplain Associate a few years ago, I visited “Joe” in his hospital room. He stopped drinking about ten days before but
Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part II of III)
Anthony Lilles
August 20, 2013
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In the last post, we looked at St. Hildegard’s vision in which hell is at war with marriage. In this war, human cleverness and resourcefulness
How do I Share my Faith when I am Naturally Shy? (Part II of II)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 19, 2013
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…a reader asks: Dear Father John, With the social media we have today (Facebook, etc.), why do I feel hesitant to share God’s messages such
How Being a Baptist Prepared Me to be a Good Catholic (I of IV)
Paul McCusker
August 12, 2013
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Life, As I Find It After joining the ranks of the Catholics, it was my hope to avoid the smug former-smoker arrogance that sometimes comes
Graces Given by God
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 27, 2013
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Dear Father John, I have started saying a daily Morning Offering Prayer in which I ask God with the help of His Grace that I remain
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and Loving God
Anthony Lilles
May 4, 2013
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In the wisdom of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, there is great reason to be confident as we begin to learn to love God. He is
