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In defense of the Roman Catholic Mass
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In defense of the Roman Catholic Mass

(Originally published on Helium April 18, 2013) There are many criticisms on the internet of the Roman Catholic Mass by both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The two major criticisms of the Mass by Catholics (also called Eucharist by Catholics) are: 1) that it’s boring and 2) that it is no longer in Latin and in...

This is a head shot of my dog Heiko
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The Dog who Loved me A tribute to Heiko

The older I become, the more regrets I accumulate. Some still hurt. Some, I keep beating myself up about. Heiko was one of those I keep beating myself up about. I regret giving him away to an irresponsible family. Basically, I regret ever giving him away. Heiko loved me. He was devoted to me. Yet...

Please Quit Slamming the Vernacular Mass!
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Please Quit Slamming the Vernacular Mass!

  I am so tired of reading tweets by priests on Twitter who persist in bashing the vernacular Mass and stating that only the Latin Mass is valid. I am equally tired of all the Vatican II bashing I read. I have lived long enough to have had experience in both forms of the Mass....

Is the Shroud of Turin Genuine or a Hoax?
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Is the Shroud of Turin Genuine or a Hoax?

The Shroud of Turin is arguably the most scientifically tested artifact in history. The debate as to whether it is a true relic, or a hoax continues unabated. New tests and articles are constantly in the news. For those who believe in the authenticity of the Shroud, no further evidence is necessary. For those who...