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Present in the Silence
Present in the Silence
By Stephen Clark
The author brought a group of young Quakers to Mass once so they could see how other Christians worshiped. He was friendly with the local Priest who gave them a talk first and explained what would be happening so that it would not be a complete mystery.
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“God Does Not Care What I Wear At Mass. He Only Cares About What’s In My Heart.”
“God Does Not Care What I Wear At Mass. He Only Cares About What’s In My Heart.”
By B. Michael Addison
An expansion of a section from another article on Do's and Don'ts to get the most out of Mass, especially in light of more and more people dressing for Mass like they are going to a picnic.
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The Medicine of Immortality
The Medicine of Immortality
By Zak Kisor
Does John 6 and the teaching of the institution of the Eucharist fulfill Genesis 3? Let's discover together!
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2 Surprising Ways The Internet Can Help You Complete an Examination of Conscience
2 Surprising Ways The Internet Can Help You Complete an Examination of Conscience
By Kirstie Landry
The internet can reveal a lot about a person, and these two things people can do on it can help them complete an examination of conscience.
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From Cuba to the Tabernacle: Learning the Freedom of Free Will
From Cuba to the Tabernacle: Learning the Freedom of Free Will
By Christy Romero
Millions of people around the world still risk their lives to practice their faith, yet many of us drive past open churches every day without stopping. Jesus thirsts for our love, but He will never force us to visit Him. He gave us free will so that our love for Him would be genuine—a true choice. Will we choose to answer Jesus' call and quench His thirst in the tabernacle, or leave Him forgotten?
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Two Hymns of Saint Ephrem that Roman Catholics Should Know
Two Hymns of Saint Ephrem that Roman Catholics Should Know
By Gary Sullivan
Most Roman Catholics don't pray the Liturgy of the Hours so we are sadly unaware of Saint Ephrem and his music. Here are two of his most well known hymns…
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Jesus at Omaha Beach on D-Day
Jesus at Omaha Beach on D-Day
By Gary Sullivan
On this 82nd anniversary let us pray for the repose of all souls lost during the D-Day invasions, as well as for the souls of all brave chaplains like Fr. McGovern.
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Preparing for Your First Confession or Returning Home
Preparing for Your First Confession or Returning Home
By Lisa - Grateful & Blessed
This article walks you through your confession or when you return to chruch.
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Converting? Try These 2 Lesser-Known Tips While Preparing for Your First Confession
Converting? Try These 2 Lesser-Known Tips While Preparing for Your First Confession
By Kirstie Landry
If you're an adult convert, there are a couple of lesser-known tips you can use to prepare for your first confession.
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10 secret symbols buried in the Holy Mass
10 secret symbols buried in the Holy Mass
By The Catholic Nurse
What is going on, metaphorically? Why all the sitting, standing and kneeling?
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Your Parish Can Have Latin Masses
Your Parish Can Have Latin Masses
By Michael J. Cummings
Vatican rules allow parishes to celebrate Latin masses if they are translations of the modern version (Novus Ordo).
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Do Not Forget the Lord: Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle A
Do Not Forget the Lord: Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle A
By Tom Klocek
Today we celebrate the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Jesus, Corpus Christi. Out of love for us He gives us His body and blood as true food and drink so that we may abide in Him and He in us (John 6:56). Every Mass is an invitation to deeper union with Christ.
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Yeah, It’s Getting Hot Outside, But Resist the Temptation … (Proper Church Attire Revisited)
Yeah, It’s Getting Hot Outside, But Resist the Temptation … (Proper Church Attire Revisited)
By Michael Saffran
The writer revisits one of his prior posts about proper attire for church.
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Confession liberates our soul
Confession liberates our soul
By Marie Brousseau
For anyone who finds confession rather daunting, here is a practical guide to embracing the sacrament of reconciliation, based on the Ten Commandments. Confessing one's sins truly liberates the soul.
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Waiting on OCIA to Start? Try Doing These 3 Things in the Meantime
Waiting on OCIA to Start? Try Doing These 3 Things in the Meantime
By Kirstie Landry
If you're planning to convert to Catholicism and you're excited about starting OCIA, waiting for it to begin can make it seem like time is moving pretty slowly. However, doing these three things might make the wait a little more fun and beneficial.
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Defending the Faith - Part 2
Defending the Faith - Part 2
By Tom Stidl
An article detailing why the laity must defend our Catholic clergy from all Islamic influence.
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Why Water Baptism Is Necessary for Salvation
Why Water Baptism Is Necessary for Salvation
By Nate Guyear
This article argues that water baptism is the only valid form of baptism for salvation in ordinary circumstances.
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