The sacred and the profane
We live in a time of grievous sin. How can we know this? We look for the sacred but instead find the profane. Yet there is always hope.
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With the ever-increasing prospect of tyranny, may Christians around the world loudly proclaim, “Christ is king.”
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Who needs hierarchy in a society that has a “sugar daddy” for its government? We do. Read on to find out why.
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One of the most hated words in the English language has the ability to save our souls. But how can we become more humble? Read on to find out.
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Despite our society’s materialist mentality, whether we acknowledge it or not, we cannot live without the supernatural.
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We live in a culture where true laughter is scarce–which makes us wonder: Is humor dead? And how do we begin to laugh again? Read on to find out.
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The Christian–like its Founder–is a walking paradox. How can Christianity, the religion of love, sow so much division? Read on to find out.
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What is Christian hope? We can look to living examples who embodied this important virtue for an answer.
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Many ask, “Is Christianity inclusive?”. Why can’t we just worship God the way we want? Read on to find out.
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Most people know that we are all on a journey–that this is not our homes. But how do we attain the peace of which we are all yearning? We find our home.
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Why does God send people to hell? Why can’t we all go to heaven? Isn’t God just “being mean”? There is a deception to the premise of these questions. How can you identify it? Read on to find out!
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Every Christian knows a secret. Throughout the ages things have gotten ugly. And we have martyrs from every age to prove it. So what is this secret? Read on to find out.
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How do we share in the “sublime trio” in life on earth? Is it even possible? Well, there are only two alternatives–Christ or chaos.
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Suffering is not the greatest evil…hell is. Have we lost sight of the reality of hell? Look around you.
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Which comes first, morality or justice? Is there a proper order to this? Why is there so much confusion? Read on to find out!
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Ever wonder the difference between testing and temptation? And what are the Christian’s weapons? Read on the find out.
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In a culture where “good and “bad” have become obsolete, is there still such a thing as objective grave evil? Read on to find out.
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Who am I to judge? That is the question.
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Have you heard the phrase, “The devil is in the details?” What about coincidence and luck? Let’s get into the details.
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For Catholics, Christmas is more than just a day–it’s an entire season! So how do Catholics celebrate Christmas? Read on to find out.
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Are we slaves, or are we masters? You be the judge….
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What do we have in common with Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars franchise? As it turns out, more than you might think.
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Many are wondering, “Are we nearing the End Times?” What’s a Catholic Christian to do? Read on to find out.
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True fulfillment…is there really such a thing? The pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness gives us a clue.
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Religions, philosophy and modernism American schools and universities teach a philosophy that has pervaded the minds of the youth like a poisonous gas, stifling their intellectual capacity by manipulating their emotions. They omit certain truths that bring about resentment in some, and sympathy in others, creating a swirl of cognitive dullness and confusion– a phenomenon…
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Visible things Having a rational mind requires us to put faith in things outside of ourselves every day: We have faith that our new car was put together correctly so it will be a dependable mode of travel to work every day, that the airline pilot had sufficient training in air travel to safely land…
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Self-love and cultural corrosion The late Pope Benedict XVI once said, “Medicine has extended man’s time. But do we really have time? Or does time have us? Most, in any case, do not have time for God, they need their time for themselves, for their “business.”” In the United States the push in the mass/social…
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True freedom means…obedience? How can this be? The world has a false idea of freedom…and it shows.
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What is true nobility and what makes us strive for it? Read on to find out!
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Are you “spiritual but not religious”? There can’t be spirituality without religion, whatever form it takes.
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How can ingratitude steal our joy and peace? Read on to find out!
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War necessitates having enemies. How can the Christian have enemies if he is called to love in all circumstances? The Christian’s weapons of war shed light on the nature of Christian warfare–in which all Christians are commanded by God to participate.
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How do we know there is life after death? By the power of the Holy Spirit, the Christian has a hidden wisdom that can discern the evidence….
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What does it mean to have faith? What does that look like?
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Why isn’t “tolerance” considered a Christian virtue? Read on to find out…
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One doesn’t have to be religious to conclude the existence of God. One need only look around him…
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No matter how dire the circumstances, God holds our hand and directs our path. The key for the Christian is this: his hope lies in the next life.
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Why do Catholics keep Christ on the cross? Because for Christians, without guts, there can be no glory.
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Do we Catholics know what makes up the heavenly food in the Most Holy Eucharist?
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“You are loved” You may have seen the new euphemisms about love such as, “You are loved” and “Love is love”. But the truth is, there can be no love without God Who is love, and the Source of all love. And authentic love also cannot be truly given when God is omitted from the…
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He who is in the world is greater than he who is of the world. Christians are called to live their lives courageously. But how?
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How does one make sense of the world? Is it all pointless chaos? In Christianity, everything has purpose.
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To be a Christian, one must realize he relies on God’s strength alone. But what does this take?
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What does the Christian have in common with King David? One can learn by his example.
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Though the times are evil, nothing can thwart God.
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I am away, but will be back with more blogs soon!
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What makes the elements of fire and water alike? Fire and water have more in common than meets the eye.
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Does the authority of Christ mean conformity and control? Christianity turns this perception on its head.
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We are not defined by our sins; God looks at us and sees something more.
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Do we have to have our way, or are we willing to do things God’s way?
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How is God with us today? His presence infuses Christian fellowship.
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The creative arts reveal more about us than you think.
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Without the truth, one cannot receive or give love.
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Why do Catholics honor Mary? The Dogma of the Immaculate Conception gives us a clue.
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Christianity is the only religion that offers a true reflection of reality.
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God doesn’t love us because we are lovable; we are lovable because of God.
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How do fasting and feasting go together? It turns out there cannot be one without the other.
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What sustains the Christian in his toil and adversity?
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To take, or to receive glory? That is the question…
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We are made to “house” God. But how can we do that when we deny we are made male and female, in His image and likeness?
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The whole of Christianity is summed up in one sentence uttered by Christ Himself.
Photo by Sagui Andrea on Pexels.com “… who desires not worthless things.” (Ps 24:4)
We are at war against fear, sin and demons. May we not cower but, like the saints before us, put our enemies under our feet.
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Human freedom is our most precious gift from God; yet it can be our greatest downfall.
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Discover why the “lone-ranger” mentality holds us captive.
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What is the task of the Christian? Carrying out his mission with the love of God.
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What defines us? Where do Christians get their self-worth? The answer may surprise you.
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God is alive, and He has many expressions of His love for us.
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Do we have the Christian boldness of Don Juan of Austria?
Photo by Sagui Andrea on Pexels.com “…trouble is coming…” (Rev 12:12)
If we look to what’s happening in our world, we will see all the signs: trouble is coming. The question is, what are we called to do in these troubled times? Power, love and self-control Should a follower of Christ increase one’s self-reliance, or reliance on God’s generosity? Which one brings happiness? Paradoxically, the latter…
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Who are the poor of today? The answer might surprise you.
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Heavenly intercession Today is the feast day of Saints Cosmas and Damian–twin brothers–who both happened to be physicians. They were martyred in the bloody Diocletian persecution in the year c. 287 AD. But first they were tortured to recant their faith, and miraculously not affected by their various barbaric methods (including crucifixion). They did not…
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The forgotten embertide of Christendom.
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Sin darkens the intellect, but we have a choice to improve our intellect and reason.
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Jew or Greek? Which am I? Jew or Greek? In St. Paul’s epistle to the early Christians in Corinth, Greece, he issued them a friendly reminder not to get caught up in the arguments or political factions of their day. Corinth was a port city and, therefore, a melting pot of Jews, Greeks, Romans and,…
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The Good Shepherd looks after His flock, even when we stray.
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Honor our Holy Mother today with flowers or by praying the Rosary.
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When sunlight breaks When the sun breaks through the horizon, we shield our eyes at the brilliance of its rays. We marvel at its warmth and the loveliness of its splendor, but experience a temporary aversion to its blinding light. We also share in this paradox when we encounter the truth who is Christ, whether…
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Sunflower in my garden “The splendor of His name…” Psalm 148:13 The half-shekel that Peter found inside the fish in the Sea of Galilea to pay the Temple Tax (equal to 2 days’ wages) was provided by Jesus to prevent undermining the Jewish Law. Though Jesus was God, He was not sent there to overpower…
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“To pray and to love, that is the happiness of man on earth.” St. John Vianney, A Catechism on Prayer, “The Noble Task of Man, to Pray and to Love,” Liturgy of the Hours, Divine Office Breviary, August 4, 2022, https://www.universalis.com/-400/readings.htm. The saint of little and much St. John Vianney (1786-1859) had incredible gifts. He…
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Living in time Like all other experiences, we undergo the storms of life in doses–one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. God knows we, as material creatures, can only take things in sequential order. If we experienced things outside of time as God (and the angels/demons do), it would be too…
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Ecclesiastes 1:2 Rendering to God what belongs to Him We just returned from a trip to the mountains of Colorado. As beautiful as they are, the views would mean little without someone to share them with (in my case, my husband and children). The book of Ecclesiastes (arguably written by King David’s son, Solomon) is…
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“My soul clings to You; Your right hand holds me fast.” Ps 63:9 Mary’s thirst for love Mary’s attention was undivided: She had lost her Teacher and Lord and nothing could dissuade her from searching for Him. How easy it is for me to become distracted, to lose that love for God who offers His…
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Micah 6:8 Legalism or acts of charity? Psalm 50 puts it another way: a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors God, not religious rituals and memorization of prayers. A sacrifice of thanksgiving gives back to God what is already due–everything. In this way, we are “acting justly, loving tenderly (by growing in love for God), and walking…
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Even if it seems so, God has and never will abandon us. His love is consistent and everlasting. His greatest gift to us is our free will, one of the four inherent components of our souls, which are: imagination, memory, intellect and will (Catechism of the Catholic Church or “CC” 1703-1705). God is the Cause…
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“…evil cannot defeat wisdom.” When God is included in every aspect of life, everything is more beautiful, even when it’s not perfect. Therein lies the mystery–the beauty is in the struggle. When God is not shunted away, He is always looking after us, even as we sleep. He was and is always there, even when…
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To lower our standards is to commit slow moral suicide. God gives us eternal life (death) at times to protect us–either from ourselves or from other things that could corrupt us. Some, like Maria Gorretti, hold such an immense love of God inside them they would rather give up their earthly lives than their heavenly…
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This blog is a means to bring people to Christ through the fullness of the truth, which is revealed through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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