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Exploring Fallen Human Nature and The Need for Repentance, Grace, and Healing

October 22, 2018 by Joy Joseph Leave a Comment

fear not, Jesus is with you

Human nature is wounded by the effects of original sin—we are a fallen people. Consequently, many live in an unrepentant state that is characterized by an enslavement to sin and a clouded vision of reality. The solution to this dilemma is repentance and turning toward Christ in order to receive the healing and recreative grace he offers to all who approach him in faith.

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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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The Great Twenty-First Century Lie: Freedom is for Freedom’s Sake

June 23, 2018 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Morality and Catholic Voting in America

The Compendium Of The Social Doctrine Of The Church explains that “Jesus’ followers are called to live like him and, after his Passover of death and resurrection, to live also in him and by him, thanks to the superabundant gift of the Holy Spirit, the Consoler, who internalizes Christ’s own style of life in human hearts” (29).

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Faith Alone?

November 4, 2017 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 4 Comments

faith alone is without scriptural support

Where does grace come from? Is it a free gift? Or do Catholics believe, as the accusation often goes, that we merit or earn grace through good works?

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The Sacraments: Encountering the Mysteries of the Life of Christ

November 3, 2017 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Sacrament of Baptism and encountering Christ

Many non-Catholic Christians today incorrectly believe sacraments to be nothing more than symbols which prompt us to turn our attention in faith toward God, as a sign might remind us of something we should do or a particular path we should take.

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