What does it mean that God has called you?
Since Christians are members of Christ’s Church and the term Church means those who are called,...
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Tag: Church
Five Ways Catholics Can Make a Difference
“Think about the possibilities if we all made a sincere daily commitment, no matter how small, to...
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The Church needs Tentmakers
“As a tentmaker, you have a unique role to play in the Church – that of evangelist, of...
Read MoreWe are earthen vessels… with a responsibility
“The Church is made up of sinners, yes, but gives those sinners the graces to become saints.” I love the Church. I’m not saying this always comes easily for me, but it is something I strive to toward, praying for an...
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Our Responsibility as the Flock
Today we celebrate the feast of the Chair of St. Peter. The Gospel for the feast is Matthew’s...
Read MoreMary and the Early Church
There are many unknowns about Mary’s life during the public ministry of Christ and especially after His death and resurrection. We know that she was present at the Cross, that John the Apostle took her into his home, and that...
Read MoreWhen I am “the Church”
What is the Church? Perhaps I used to think that question had an easy answer. But even flipping open the Catechism will give you several different images, definitions, and nuances. It’s something Councils have discussed...
Read MoreDaily Quote from Pope Benedict XVI
“History has shown that, when the Church becomes less worldly, her missionary witness shines more brightly. Once liberated from material and political burdens and privileges, the Church can reach out more effectively and...
Read MoreDaily Quote from Blessed John Paul II
“The saints have always been the source and origin of renewal in the most difficult moments in the Church’s history.” (Blessed John Paul II) Print this...
Read MoreDaily Quote from Francis Fernandez
“If each Christian were to speak in conformity with the Faith, we would surely change the world. We cannot sit silently in the face of such crimes as abortion and the degradation of marriage and the family. Nor can we...
Read MoreThe New Paganism
The most serious challenge for Christianity today isn’t one of the other great religions of the world, such as Islam or Buddhism. Nor is it simple atheism, which has no depth, no mass appeal, no staying power. Rather,...
Read MoreDaily Quote from St. Boniface of Mainz
The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on course. – St. Boniface of Mainz Print this...
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