The Altar of Sacrifice
Bob Drury
October 16, AD2018
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Catholics rarely say that they are going to church. Typically they say that they are going to Mass. They do go to church because that
Blueprint for Catholic Living V: “The Fragrance of Grace”
Mark C McCann
October 15, AD2018
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In the Old Testament, the People of God brought their sacrifices to the altar of the Lord. The smoke of the offering and the incense
There Is Nothing Dull about Being with Christ
Janet Meyer
October 12, AD2018
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Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary. – attributed to St. Francis of Assisi It seems ironic that a great saint who
The Blood and Water That Flowed From Jesus’ Side
JP Nunez
October 10, AD2018
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Towards the end of John’s Gospel, after the soldier pierces Jesus’ side and blood and water flow out (John 19:34), we find something very strange.
The Eternal Beauty of the Mass
Marty Dybicz
June 21, AD2018
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I would like to offer the following reflections and practices that have helped me better participate at Mass. My hope is that reflections might help
Appearance versus Reality: Christ’s Body in the Eucharist
Dan Byron
May 19, AD2018
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One day, a Protestant friend and I were discussing something pertaining to Christianity when my friend made a comment akin to “Jesus said it, and I
Sacred Mass: Does Our Behavior Reflect the Sanctity?
Dom Cingoranelli
April 19, AD2018
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops estimates that some 30,000 people came into the Church at the Easter Vigil Masses this year. That is
Give Me A Hand: Let’s Return to the Reverence Our Lord Deserves
James Hooper
April 2, AD2018
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If you enjoy controversial topics, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will take on one of the most contentious, emotional and
The Astounding Humility in Jesus’ Human Nature
Cameron Edman
February 18, AD2018
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Humility is considered by St Augustine to be the foundation of all other virtues – the trait that lays the groundwork on our journey toward
Three Witnesses:The Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
Susan Skinner
February 7, AD2018
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“This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the
The Work of the Sacristan
Karen Reep
January 31, AD2018
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They are not always very obvious but they are not invisible either. Such is the liturgical role of the Sacristan within a parish. Many parishes
Three Chords and the Truth: Discipleship
Deacon Greg Lambert
January 10, AD2018
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The Great Commission, as it has come to be known, was given to the disciples of Jesus just before His Ascension into Heaven. These parting
Raising Our Children in the Catholic Faith
Lorelei Savaryn
December 10, AD2017
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What About Your Children? When we became Catholic, some of our friends were concerned for the sake of our children. Catholics didn’t have children’s programs
Seeing the Sign: A Reversion Story
Cynthia Millen
November 30, AD2017
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The woman walked into the sign shop. She needed to order a banner for her daughter’s swim team and knew the owners of this shop
Thy Will be Done on Earth
Susan Skinner
November 1, AD2017
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Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give
A Short Devotional: Comfort Food, Heavenly Bread
Brandon Schild
October 20, AD2017
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“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever, and the bread that I will give
Excommunication, Controversy, and the Development of Doctrine
Bob Drury
September 25, AD2017
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Historically, theological controversy has led to the development of doctrine. This is quite apparent in the record of the ecumenical councils of the Catholic Church,
A Byzantine Look at Worshipping Ad Orientem, Part I
Nicholas LaBanca
August 29, AD2017
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Last year, Robert Cardinal Sarah urged pastors the world over to “return as soon as possible to a common orientation, of priests and the faithful
Healing Through the Blessed Sacrament
Wendy McMahan
June 19, AD2017
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Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 I had
How Can Homebound Catholics Participate in the Sacraments?
Megan Dahle
June 1, AD2017
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Faithful Catholics order their lives around the sacraments of the church. They are regular in attending Mass, often more than once a week, and they
Mortal Sin: It’s Not That Bad?
Wendy McMahan
May 19, AD2017
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Have you ever encountered someone who feels the Catholic Church is all about guilt? They ask: “Why do I have to go to Mass every
Holy Communion as Source of Life
Alex Wolke
May 1, AD2017
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Recently, I attending a conference called “The Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization”, run by my alma mater, Benedictine College. It was the sixth time