Surrogate Gods, Surrogate Parents
It is a gross understatement to say that we live in trying times. The Church and religious...
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Tag: materialism
Marx, Atheistic Materialism and Class Struggle
If ever someone challenges the truthfulness of the concept that “ideas have consequences” it would...
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Catholic Quote of the Day — from Pope Francis
Christian spirituality proposes an alternative understanding of the quality of life, and...
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Catholic Quote of the Day — from St. Gregory the Great
“Be not anxious about what you have, but about what you are.” (Pope St. Gregory the Great, Doctor...
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quote from Blessed John Paul II
“Christ alone can free man from what enslaves him to evil and selfishness: from the frantic search for material possessions, from the thirst for power and control over others and over things, from the illusion of easy...
Read MoreDaily Quote from Pope John Paul II
It is not wrong to want to live better; what is wrong is a style of life which is presumed to be better when it is directed toward ‘having’ rather than ‘being.’ -Pope John Paul II (Centesimus Annus)...
Read MoreOn Heroic Materialism
Commmentary on “Heroic Materialism” (Kenneth Clark’s “Civilisation”) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtwB59JPuvM&feature=player_embedded#! Father Barron can be found on the Internet at: Word On...
Read MoreA Simple Christmas is not so Simple
As the days draw nearer to our celebration of the birth of the Christ child, every Christian home is preparing a way for the Lord, right? Yeah, right. I’m betting most are pounding the mall pavement loaded with packages,...
Read MoreAvoiding the “Super Catholic” Syndrome this Christmas
Those of us who are doing our best to try and follow the teachings of the Church know enough to not take our cues from secular society, especially in regards to what the world says is important at Christmas. We try not to get...
Read MoreNew Material Girl Clothing Line Sends the Wrong Message
So there you are shopping for back to school clothes with your daughter. You’re trying to find fun and at least somewhat fashionable clothing that won’t make your innocent child look like she’s ready to hit the beach instead of...
Read MoreThe Most Important Job on Earth
Bring up the topic of celibacy at a social gathering, if you dare. Some people will roll their eyes and proclaim it impossible, while others will tell jokes about it. It’s little wonder, though, since we live in a world where...
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