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Monthly Archives: January 2018
How God’s Truth Led to the Conversion of St. Paul
Unfortunately, we all seem to know someone who doesn’t like the Catholic Church. Either a little…or a lot. Some will even go as far as to say that they hate it. And honestly, they really might. So many … Continue reading
Marching for Life – January 22nd
This year marks the 45th year of legalized abortion throughout the United States from Roe vs. Wade…it is a sad reminder that our legal system… The system put in place to protect the citizens of the United States… and often … Continue reading
Following the Straight and Arrow – Saint Sebastian – January 20th
There have been some pretty tough times in the history of the Catholic Church, perhaps none so much as the the period known as the Great Persecution, which happened under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Wanting to renew the worship of … Continue reading
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Tagged arrows, Diocletian persecution, pagan gods, patron against plagues, Saint Sebastian, St. Irene
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Saint Anthony Abbot – The Rich Man and the Kingdom of God
Matthew 19: 16-22 16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only … Continue reading
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Gospel of John- 2:1-12- The Wedding Feast at Cana – January 14th, 2018
John 2:1-12 The Wedding at Cana On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, … Continue reading
Speaking the Truth of Christ – Saint Hilary of Poitiers
“They didn’t know who they were.” These are the timeless and priceless words of Saint Hilary who was describing the vast number of people who had fallen under the heretical belief that Jesus was not divine. This was known as … Continue reading
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Ask Yourself, Are You of God or of the Devil?
1st John 3: 7-10 Children, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous. Whoever sins belongs to the Devil, because the Devil has sinned from the beginning. Indeed, the Son … Continue reading
The Baptism of the Lord – January 8th
With the Feast of Epiphany behind us, the Church guides us along our journey of the Liturgical year, following along the life of Christ, taking us immediately into the celebration of His Baptism. In our minds it is easy to … Continue reading
Feast of the Epiphany – January 6th, 2018
Today in the calendar of the Traditional Catholic Church, January 6th is observed as the Feast of the Epiphany…however in the Novus Ordo, or the New Order, since Vatican II, it has been switched to Sunday, but regardless of its … Continue reading
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Tagged Divinity of Jesus, Epiphany, January 6th, Star of Bethlehem, Three Kings, Wise Men
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January 5th, 2018 First Friday of the Month – First Friday of the Year
As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany…we have an opportunity to really make some changes…to make some resolutions that will transform our lives. Today is First Friday…a day traditionally devoted to honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus … Continue reading
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