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Monthly Archives: July 2008
T-shirt Evangelism
Sometimes a well-designed T-shirt just says it all… [Free plug: get it at AgnusGiftShop.com]
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Humanae Vitae at 40
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae (Latin: Of Human Life), the encyclical promulgated on July 25, 1968 by Pope Paul VI. I know that many people could go their entire lives without ever reading a papal encyclical. But … Continue reading
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Before You Criticize the Homily…
An e-mail has been circulating in my area with the transcript of a recent homily (PDF 36K). I think it is something every lay Catholic needs to hear and heed. Father Brian Higgins’ delivered this homily on June 29, 2008 … Continue reading
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The Impending Suicide of a Once Great Nation
Father John Corapi recently delivered a very powerful message entitled Death Wish: The Impending Suicide of a Once Great Nation. It is available as a free PDF download from his website, fathercorapi.com. An excerpt: A large number of endangered, unwanted, … Continue reading
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The Pope’s Message for Youth
Here are links to coverage of Pope Benedict XVI’s address to the young people gathered in Australia for World Youth Day: Pope2008.com – The Pope’s Message to Youth Catholic World News – Pope’s message to youth in Sydney FULL TEXT … Continue reading
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San Francisco Condemns Catholicism
So the city of San Francisco officially condemns the Catholic Church. Hey, since the city is named after Saint Francis of Assisi, maybe the politicians might want to consider a name change. I think Sodom and Gomorrha are available.
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Cardinal Newman’s Beatification May Be Near
According to a report on today’s Catholic World News site, the beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman could take place before the end of the year: The Vatican has directed that the body of Cardinal John Henry Newman should be … Continue reading
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Where the Keys Reside Today
Last December, I wrote a letter to the editor of the Protestant magazine Charisma. It was in response to the article “Take Up Your Scepter”. My letter did not run, but I thought it would be worthwhile to post it … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics
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15 Verses Every Catholic Should Know
Fifteen months ago today — at the Easter Vigil on April 7, 2007 — I was formally received into full communion with the Catholic Church. In honor of this milestone, here are some scripture passages that helped me on my … Continue reading
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On Mexican Food and the Salvation of Souls
Today’s Musings from a Catholic Bookstore shows the relationship between the writer’s Big Bell Box Meal from Taco Bell, his Aunt Gloria’s homemade Mexican cooking, and the Pope’s reaffirmation that there is no salvation outside the Church. A fine blend … Continue reading
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