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• Passing on the Faith – Part II

  

  From the Opus Dei Newsletter: Second part of an article on passing on the faith within the family. When striving to bring up children in the faith,“one cannot... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Passing on the Faith – Part I

  

  From The Opus Dei Newsletter: A new installment in a two-part series on the family. The family is the forge of a child’s character and personality, and where... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• We Are Not American Catholics. We Are Catholic Americans.

  Our patriotism is tempered by our faith, and our political decisions are determined by consciences informed by faith. Father Augustine Hoa T. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Learn from the Master – The Virtue of Docility

  

  By Leon J. Suprenant Catholics who reject the Church’s teaching authority dismiss it as man-made—rules arbitrarily set forth by mere human agents. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Evolution and the Catholic Faith

  

  Evolution is a theory but not an established fact, because the origins of human life are not now observable, since, according to the theory, life arose from... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Grey is the Devil’s Favorite Color

  

  Even many Catholics dismiss Fifty Shades of Grey as harmless entertainment. They couldn’t be more wrong. Teresa Tomeo “Grey is the devil’s favorite color.” How ... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Lies, Damned Lies, and a Spirit of Confusion

  

  Lies, Damned Lies, and a Spirit of ConfusionAnthony Esolen Today we see linguistic and moral confusion in almost everything said about the subjects that have... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Post-Comfortable Christianity and the Election of 2012

  

  Post-Comfortable Christianity and the Election of 2012FATHER GEORGE W. RUTLER This new period is not “Post-Christian” because nothing comes after Christ. We can... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Principles of Sacred Music

  

  The Logos of Sacred MusicPAUL JERNBERG A composer tells us his approach in composing works that are fresh and new, while reflecting the timeless principles... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Repair My House: Renewing the Roots of Religious Liberty

  

  Repair My House: Renewing the Roots of Religious LibertyARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT Threats against religious freedom in our country are not imaginary.... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Truth About God

  

  by FR. JAMES V. SCHALL SJ The truth about God is not abolished or reduced because it is spoken in human language; rather, it is unique, full, and complete,... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 SPIRITUALITY

• It’s Time to Remember What Men Have Forgotten

  

  Three basic truths we must remember if we are to remain free by Carl E. Olson The following address was given at the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally held i... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Continuing Double Standards

  

  Major media outlets continue to turn a blind eye to the abuse of children in public schools, while rehashing decades-old accusations against the Church. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Protestant Belief in Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)

  

  One of the “pillars” or founding principles of the Protestant Reformation is the Protestant teaching of Sola Scriptura. Simply defined, Sola Scriptura is the... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Whipping Boy

  

  MICHAEL COREN Casual anti-christian bigotry has become the credo of the liberal, the atheist, the dinner-party poseur and the fool who merely follows the times. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Particular Judgment

  

  by Regis J Flaherty Preparing for the life to come and the true meaning of “fear of the Lord.” At the death of each person his salvation is sealed. Life on... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Offer No Resistance

  

  by SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES The chief thing I ask is that in the course of the day you should continually recollect yourself and lift your heart up to God to say ... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Peace

  

  by FATHER BEDE JARRETT, O.P. The peace Our Lord came to bring was dependent entirely upon an interior state of soul, and was wholly independent of external... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Building Catholic Character: 5 Things Parents Can Do

  

  by THOMAS LICKONA What is “Catholic character,” why does it matter, and what can we do as parents to develop it in our children? Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• On Courtesy

  

  by HILAIRE BELLOC Than Courage of Heart or Holiness,Of Courtesy, it is much less Yet in my Walks it seems to me That the Grace of God is in Courtesy. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY