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What About Sins of Omission? 

June 24, 2025
I cannot find an examination of conscience for sins of omission. Does such a list exist?
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Only Christians in Heaven? What the Bible Says

November 8, 2024
I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
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Was Jesus Born in December? 

October 21, 2024
Do we celebrate Christmas in December because we know he was born in that month? If not, why is his birth celebrated then? 
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What Is the Secular Franciscan Order? 

September 4, 2024
Even though I have long known that there are Franciscan sisters, brothers, and priests, a friend recently told me about a group that is completely new to me: the Secular Franciscan Order.
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Discerning Supernatural Phenomena 

August 22, 2024
In May, it was reported that the Vatican had released new guidelines for judging reports about Marian apparitions. What’s the whole story here? 
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Curious Detail Supports Jesus’ Resurrection 

June 25, 2024
I realize that the New Testament Gospels differ on some details about the women who found Jesus’ tomb empty on Easter Sunday morning.
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The Bible and Social Media

May 23, 2024
What does the Bible say about our use of social media? 
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