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What is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?
“I am the Immaculate Conception.” These are the words our Blessed Mother spoke to young Bernadette Soubirous when she appeared…
Yearly Archives: 2011
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Advent: A Time to Give to Others What We Have Received
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and…
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Abortion and Euthanasia Acceptance are Historical Aberrations
Canada and the United States treat abortion on demand as a right. This is a recent development and an aberration…
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I, Julie Filby, Being of Sound Mind and Body
Five years ago from my bed at Swedish Hospital, I wrote the journal entry below. It sounds a bit like…
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How Our Family Keeps Christ in Christmas
“Actions speak louder than words.” “A picture is worth a thousand words.” “Talk is cheap.” There are many sayings in…
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In Siberia, Church Grows from Martyr’s Blood
Thanks to support from Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), a new diocesan center has opened in…
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Poem: “Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! Mea Maxima Culpa!”
Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! Mea Maxima Culpa! If I say I’m sorry, will I disappear Like the setting sun…
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Reflections for Sunday, December 11, 2011
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Isaiah 61:1-2,10-11; Luke 1:46-50,53-54 (Responsorial Psalm); 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8,19-2) Advent:…
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Is Righteousness in Government Possible?
Righteous: acting in accord with divine or moral law: free from guilt or sin – according to the Catechism of…
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Be Not Afraid….
After doing my treadmill workout, I sat on the couch with my oldest son so we could go over some…