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Archives for September 2018

MOVIE REVIEW: Unbroken: Path to Redemption

September 17, 2018 by Suellen Dusek Leave a Comment

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Unbroken: Path to Redemption explores the mystery of human suffering within the context of Louis Zamperini’s real-life story. It seeks to answer the question, “Why is God silent when good men suffer?”

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The Love of a Son: Saint Augustine, The Power of The Eucharist and The Gift of The Mass In Intercession for The Dead

September 17, 2018 by Brandon Harvey Leave a Comment

All Souls Day, Grief, Grieving

With the approach of All Souls Day, let us remember that the love of St. Augustine for his mother, St. Monica, moved him to continue to offer his love for her through the supreme and saving sacrifice of the eucharistic celebration.

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Corruption in the Church and Receiving the Sacraments from Sinful Priests

September 15, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 2 Comments

Grace by Deacon Frederick Bartels

Given the recent exposure of corruption in the Chruch, some are tempted to resurrect the ancient heresy of the Donatists. Those outside the Church, as well as some within, wonder why any Catholic would bother attending Mass or receiving the sacraments or listening to the Church at all.

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Is Your Priest a Good or Bad Shepherd?

September 11, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 2 Comments

Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

Although we Catholics are blessed with many truly good, holy and caring priest-shepherds, one of the first things you need to learn as a faithful Catholic is to beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing—and there are more than a few prowling about.

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Corruption in the Catholic Church: Let Your Heart Not Be Troubled

September 8, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 2 Comments

Nativity, Birth of Christ, Incarnation, birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Given what’s going on in the Church with the clergy sexual abuse scandal, Cardinal McCarrick, and the mounting evidence of its calculated and ongoing coverup by top Vatican officials, including Pope Francis, it’s easy to be more than simply disappointed.

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