May 23, 2019
The Blessed Virgin in the Early Church
How important was the Blessed Virgin to the faith of the early Church? She was essential. Writing in the middle of the third century, Origen of Alexandria evoked the scene at the cross, as the Beloved Disciple stood with Mary, and Jesus said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother,” and said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son” (John 19:26–28).
No More Excuses, Please
This past April, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI returned to the public eye in a spectacular fashion.
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A Faith Shaken: Healing from the Sex-Abuse Crisis
I wasn’t abused, but I was betrayed. Now is the time for voices to rise into a chorus of solidarity and rebuilding.
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A Priest Speaks Out about Clergy Sex Abuse
In August 2018, a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report on clerical sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses in the state.
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Quick Questions and Answers
In simple terms, how can I explain the Trinity to a non-Christian? St. Patrick is said to have used a shamrock to illustrate unity and diversity. Believing in many rival gods and goddesses is very easy. Believing in a single ...
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I ‘ve Killed a Lot of People
In the US Navy, I served in Desert Shield/Storm/Provide Comfort and other missions. The commandment says, "Thou shall not murder. " Well, Father, I've killed a lot of people. I'm just trying to make things right with the Lord. I've ...
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Kingdom of God Term
What does kingdom represent in the Gospels that speak of the "kingdom of God " and the "kingdom of heaven "? What about the expression "The kingdom is at hand " (Mt 3:2 and elsewhere)? Matthew uses "kingdom of heaven ...
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