Steven R. Hemler
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Steven R. Hemler

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Lourdes and the Miraculous Cures

Lourdes and the Miraculous Cures

Almost everyone has heard of the appearances of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes, France, in 1858. But have you ever explored the details of the incredible healings that have occurred since then? This article looks at some of these amazing cures that defy explanation by even the most skeptical medical personnel using the best modern technology.
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The Significance and Science of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Significance and Science of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary following her appearance to Juan Diego, a Mexican farmer, in the hills above Mexico City in 1531. The results of modern scientific analysis performed on the cloak (tilma) of St. Juan Diego, a spectacular relic which survives to this day, are truly amazing.
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The Story Behind the Nicene Creed

The Story Behind the Nicene Creed

This year, Christians around the world are celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which gave us the great Nicene Creed. But have you ever wondered about the story behind this Creed? Why and how was it created? And, what is the meaning behind those unusual words (e.g., “begotten, not made”, “consubstantial”)?
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Debt to God

Debt to God

The poem, "Debt to God", expresses how, with the deepest gratitude, I have continually tried to repay my profound debt to God for the deep change God brought about in my life, especially during high school. This poem meant a lot to me then and means a lot to me now.
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How Can We Know God’s Will?

How Can We Know God’s Will?

The five tests in Fr. Michael Scanlan's book, "What Does God Want? A Practical Guide to Making Decisions", can be very helpful when evaluating a course of action and discerning God’s Will. These five tests are the Conformity, Conversion, Consistency, Confirmation, and Conviction Tests.
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What is the Purpose of Life?

What is the Purpose of Life?

Many Christians believe there are two divinely ordained purposes in life that offer the true potential for finding meaning, fulfillment, and happiness. These two primary purposes of life are TO GROW in personal holiness and TO GIVE our time, talents, and treasure in loving service of God and others.
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What is Christian Love?

What is Christian Love?

As Christians, we are commanded by Jesus to love others. But, what does this mean? In today’s culture, love is usually associated with romantic feelings and sexual relationships
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