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Holy Spirit Conviction: Saving the Unborn

January 23, 2020 by Barbara Case Speers Leave a Comment

Pregnant Woman, unborn child

Denise Grady, a reporter for the New York Times, gave this eye-opening perspective on August 15, 2012 while reflecting on the death of this prolific-pro-life icon, “’It was such a shock to think that anyone would kill an innocent human being,’ she told a television interviewer.

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A Modern Parable about Authentic Evangelization

August 11, 2019 by Brandon Harvey Leave a Comment

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Evangelization is about more than simply going out and giving witness to Jesus Christ. For any evangelization to be effective, it must be backed up by a sound structure of liturgy and catechesis at the parish level.

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The Unwitting Prophecy of The High Priest Caiaphas

April 13, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 3 Comments

Jesus Christ Crucified

Jesus Christ is the Son of Man who died for all. He is the One who voluntarily perished so that all could live, thrive and flourish—not just for a time, but forever and ever.

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The Pool of Bethesda and the Legend of the Stirring of the Water

April 2, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 2 Comments

Pool of Bethesda

In today’s gospel, we hear about how Jesus healed the ill man at the pool of Bethesda, known for its mysterious legend which includes healing powers and the stirring of its waters.

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Theologian on Women Deacons: There Is No Historical Evidence That Women Were Ever Ordained As Deacons

March 27, 2019 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 1 Comment

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch: “Let everyone revere the deacons as Jesus Christ, the bishop as the image of the Father, and the presbyters as the senate of God and the assembly of the Apostles. For without them one cannot speak of the Church.”

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