The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrates Mary's appearance to Juan Diego in Mexico, leading to the construction of a chapel. This event, among others like Our Lady of Lourdes and Fatima, showcases miracles attributed to Mary. These occurrences have been validated through scientific inquiry, bolstering belief in God and appreciation for divine wonders.
Category: Catholicism
Judgment Day: Living with the End in Mind
The content discusses the diminishing focus on heaven and hell in modern religious discourse. The author reflects on how many overlook the realities of sin and judgment, mistakenly believing they have time to change. Citing biblical teachings, the piece emphasizes the importance of living with awareness of the afterlife and repentance.
Why I May Never Be a Saint: A Personal Reflection
The author reflects on their struggles with being a good Catholic and questions their potential for sainthood, feeling limited by their solitary lifestyle. Despite regular Mass attendance and daily prayer, they believe their influence is minimal. They express hope that their writing could inspire faith in others, ultimately aiming to improve the world.
Disconnect to Reconnect: Embracing God’s Peace
The secular world, influenced by distractions from technology, distances us from Jesus and true peace. Instead of finding joy in devices, we should seek spiritual fulfillment through the Bible and church. True happiness arises from God's presence, which surpasses earthly pleasures and embodies the essence of a contemplative life.
The Didache: A Simplified Christian Guide
The author reminisces about early PC software and the learning process before online help manuals existed. They liken the experience of navigating software to learning Christianity, introducing "The Didache" as a simpler guide for new Christians. The Didache provides fundamental teachings contrasting the Way of Life and the Way of Death.
Rules, Rules, Everywhere are Rules
Let’s take some time to think about the rules the Catholic Church has that everyone hates. I’ll get to individual rules in detail at a later time but for now we’ll have a general discussion. Think about some of the things that the Catholic Church tells us we can’t do. We can’t have premarital sexual …
Choosing to be Catholic
Choosing a religious denomination with numerous rules can seem burdensome, yet these guidelines aim for our ultimate happiness in both life and the afterlife. Life leads to eternity, where souls face judgment for heaven or hell. Following Catholic teachings, despite challenges, is seen as preferable for achieving lasting peace and happiness.
Choosing the Best Bible: A Guide for Readers
There are 3,336 Bible versions in 2,182 languages available online, leading to the question of choosing the best one. The ideal Bible is one that you will read. It’s essential to check introductory texts, seek Bibles with explanatory notes, and be cautious of interpretations that may alter original meanings.
Making the Right Choices: Lessons from Jesus
I finished my last post with a passage from the book of James about how God does not tempt us to see if we will resist. Even Satan cannot force us to sin. We have a choice. We decide what choice we will make. What’s the best way to make the right choice? The answer …
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Preparing Spiritually for Christmas: Confession and Faith
Christmas is upon us once again. We have listened to endless Christmas music. We've been subjected to endless commercials instructing us what to buy and where to buy it. We are told what to eat, where to go, and what to drink to help us celebrate Christmas. Not one of these has said anything about …
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