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Is Purgatory in the Bible?
Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible.
Only Christians in Heaven? What the Bible Says
I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
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Was Jesus Born in December?
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?
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
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
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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