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.
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Understanding Prayer: 3 Ways to Connect with God
The content discusses different ways to pray, emphasizing the importance of sincerity over specific formulas. It outlines vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer types, highlighting personal experiences and reflections on communication with God. The author stresses that belief and trust in God are foundational for a meaningful prayer life, regardless of denominational affiliation.
The Unchanging Truths of Catholic Belief
The author defends the Catholic Church's teachings, particularly opposing the ordination of married men and women as priests and deacons. They emphasize the importance of adhering to the Church's doctrine, which they believe stems from Jesus. After exploring various religious beliefs, they conclude that Catholicism remains the true faith established by Christ.
Is Satan Infiltrating the Catholic Church?
Has Satan found his way into the Catholic Church? I am beginning to think so. As St. Paul tells us in 1 Cor 11:14: And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will …
What Kind of Catholic Are You
We here in America seem to love labels. No matter what you "are" you can't just be a plain old anything. I spend a lot of time driving around in a truck listening to talk radio and Catholic Talk radio. On the Catholic shows, people always identify themselves as some type of Catholic, either cradle …
Finally A Real Catholic Democrat
An open letter to Jo Ann Nardelli, former Democrat from Pennsylvania:Dear Mrs. Nardelli, Welcome. It is good to finally see someone from the Democratic side of the aisle who isn’t afraid to stand up for something she believes in, even if it means having to resign her position. More and more we see Catholic Democrats …
Protesters Hit The Streets In Acushnet – Not
You just knew I would have to write at least one more post about that darn sign in Acushnet didn't you? Seems there was a large protest outside the church on Sunday from all those who were offended by the sign. All twelve of them that is. Yup according to the report on WBZ-TV 4 in …
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The Land Of The Free, Unless You Are Catholic
Isn't it great that we live in a free country? We are free to do pretty much whatever we want, things like put up crosses with condoms hanging from them on out front lawns, advertising getting drunk, and well, all kinds of things.Well, it's free that is unless you are of the Catholic faith then …
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Catholic Church Takes A Stand
It is good to see the Catholic Church taking a stand on the HHS contraception mandate. From the beginning this has been a case of the government interfering with religion, trying to force the church to go against their moral teachings. According to a recent article in "The Boston Pilot" catholics are urged to stand …
Don’t Be That Guy
We've all heard the phrase "Don't be that guy" and it means don't be the guy who does something foolish. (Yes, ladies, this means you too.) And I am here to admit, I have been "that guy". About a year ago I had a close call at work, there was an accident which could have …
The Wayward Catholic 