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The Rot of Sin vs the Light of Holiness

August 19, 2024 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

sin and death

Every time we sin, it is as if we have forgotten God who gave us our very lives and sustains our life every moment.

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Catholic Guilt

May 9, 2024 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Catholic guilt

“Catholic guilt over past sins shows that Catholics have no real faith in Christ, his grace and his mercy. It’s a sign of their reliance on works for salvation.”

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Palm Sunday: Why Did Jesus Have To Die On A Roman Cross?

March 28, 2021 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

The Crowning of Thorns

Was it absolutely necessary for Jesus to be brutally crucified on a Roman cross in order to redeem humankind? Could God have chosen some other way? Perhaps. But I cannot think of a better way.

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Abortion: Evil Destroyer of Lives and Peace

January 22, 2021 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 1 Comment

fear not, Jesus is with you

Because of her abortion, she had given up—on lots of things. On heaven, on living the Catholic life, on the pursuit of holiness, on the fact that God truly loves her.

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Christ and Judas, Light and Darkness

April 7, 2020 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Christ and Judas Iscariot

In today’s gospel, we are presented with the contrast between Christ and Judas, light and darkness. Judas chooses the way of darkness and goes out into the night, inviting Satan to enter into his life. Christ, on the other hand, is the Savior who brings light into darkness and dispels evil.

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