sheep, Psalm 23, monotonous

The Perils Of Monotonous Stability

C. S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” is succinctly summed up by Cliffsnotes: “By showing the devils’ tactics for corrupting human souls, the novel demonstrates how

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church, people, imitation

A Poor Imitation

I celebrated my fifth Christmas in Italy this past December. It was certainly the most normal one after COVID.  Still, I was struck by several

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free will, agency

Breaking Bonds

Bound Sin. It binds us. Our hands which were meant to reach out and love. Our feet which were meant to walk forward in a

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Divorce, phobia

So, Who’s Got the Phobia?

Ivan Provorov, a professional hockey player, recently committed a major transgression in the eyes of modern secular activists.  He refused to wear a rainbow-colored jersey

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God, Adam

What God Revealed about Creation

I think human nature has been totally confused by the darkness Lucifer spread contradicting everything God has revealed. So sometimes it is helpful to recall

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Happiness, prayer, prayers, faith

(Over) Turning the Tables on the Devil

Nothing seems to go right for God-fearing people today. Unexpected sudden deaths, huge financial debt, fascist riots in the streets by “woke” American terrorists, runaway inflation,

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Eucharist

Immaculate Reception

Mary, the Mother of God, was immaculately conceived and remained immaculate all her life, and is so now in heaven.  In human terms “immaculate” means:

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