Apparently, I am obtuse about many things, especially when interacting with men. I am constantly in trouble with the things that I say. Incident #1:I once had an immensely helpful and friendly neighbor. It was he who welcomed me into the neighborhood, stopped in to chat, helped with things I could not do. One day...
Category: <span>Catholic</span>
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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. This article defends the Mass. 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...
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An imaginary visit with Jesus and his parents
In the sixteenth century, Saint Ignatius of Loyola wrote out instructions for prayer based upon his own conversion experience. A contemporary of Saint Theresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross, all spiritual giants in the Catholic Church, Saint Ignatius’ legacy to the order he founded (Jesuits), were his written instructions on prayer called...
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The difference between a legal and a moral issue in Christianity
Canada has just adopted a new law[1] that says they will prosecute parents for up to five years in jail if they don’t follow this new law criminalizing parents who may want to obtain body-affirming counseling for their gender-confused children. (They make no mention of what will happen to the children while their parents are...
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The Difference between a Legal and a Moral Issue in Christianity
Canada has just adopted a new law[1] that says they will prosecute parents for up to five years in jail if they don’t follow this new law criminalizing parents who may want to obtain body-affirming counseling for their gender-confused children. (They make no mention of what will happen to the children while their parents are...
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When Jesus asked “Come, follow me,” I replied “I’m too busy”
Here I Am, LordJohn Michael Talbot I, the Lord of sea and skyI have heard my people cryAll who dwell in dark and sinMy hand will saveI who made the stars of nightI will make their darkness brightWho will bear my light to them?Whom shall I send? Here I am, LordIs it I, Lord?I have...
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What do Christians Mean by Free Will?
Free Will simply means we have choices. God does not coerce us to take only one option.
