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 …
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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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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.
The Blind Leading the Blind
How can we teach others and expect them to follow if we don't follow the rules ourselves?
The Least You Can Do
This is the next in my little series on what it takes to be a good Catholic. In this post, I will turn to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and write about what is called "The Precepts of the Church". These are the five least things you can do to be in communion with …
Should Have, Could Have, Would Have
I should have done this, I could have done that, I would have done the other thing. We have all said one, or all, of these at some point in our lives. For example, in my case, it would be "I should have never strayed from the church"; "I could have listened to my father …
Cafeteria Catholics
One of my pet peeves (which is nothing like my pet dog) is Catholics who call themselves Catholics but aren't really Catholics. They pick and choose what parts of the faith they want to follow. Like being at a Chinese buffet, I like crab rangoons, let me take four, I don't like egg rolls, I …
The Wayward Catholic 