Author Archives: Lawson "Trip" Cox

Prayer to someone other than God

Catholics pray to God. Catholics also pray to the saints. Many non-Catholics claim that it is “unbiblical” to pray to anyone other than God. But a closer look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. Instead, it is … Continue reading

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Skipping Christmas

It happened in 2005, and it’s happening again this year. With Christmas falling on a Sunday, some — perhaps many — Protestant/Evangelical congregations are canceling their Sunday worship services. Earlier this week, an opinion piece entitled “Skipping Christmas“ on the Associated Baptist … Continue reading

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Who is winning the battle for marriage?

CatholicVote.org sent an email today with this interesting graphic: It’s quite telling. In the 31 states where voters have been given the choice to defend marriage or redefine it, the traditional definition of marriage has always won. See the full … Continue reading

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YOUCAT: Study it ‘with passion and perseverance’

Here’s one book I plan on getting: YOUCAT, the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church: It seems to be a perfect catechism for young people. But frankly it looks pretty enjoyable for a forty-something like myself. Pope Benedict XVI gives … Continue reading

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More Catholic Perspective on Bin Laden’s Death

More perspective on Osama bin Laden’s death, this time by Jimmy Akin: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/killing-bin-laden-catholic-perspective

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Vatican Statement on Bin Laden’s Death

The National Catholic Register has this statement from the Vatican on Osama Bin Laden’s death: The Vatican has released this statement this morning on the news that Osama bin Laden had been killed by American forces in Pakistan: “This morning, … Continue reading

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Statue of Christ desecrated on Easter Sunday

A statue of Christ was discovered vandalized on Easter morning at St. Peter Chanel parish in Alpharetta, Georgia, north of Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: Pink paint was sprayed on the face and hands, and the $80,000 statue was tagged … Continue reading

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Welcome home, Abby Johnson

If reports are true, Abby Johnson will be entering into full communion with the Catholic Church at this evening’s Easter Vigil Mass. Johnson is the former abortion clinic administrator turned pro-life activist, who recently penned the book Unplanned. A news … Continue reading

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Easter Bunny Sighting

Is it the Easter Bunny…or Bigfoot? Enjoy!

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Jimmy Akin’s annual Lent Fight Update

I’m a few days late posting this link, but thought it might be worthwhile: http://www.jimmyakin.org/2011/03/lent-fight-update.html Jimmy Akin of Catholic Answers provides a great guide for various Lent questions. Enjoy!

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