Acts 8:14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 Have you ever been given a gift too complicated for you to use?  Unless we read the instructions or someone takes time with us to explain how to use the gift, it may just stay in our closet for years in an unopened box. Unfortunately that is...
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If you want to learn more about some of the teachings of the Catholic Church that you may have questions about, please connect with the following link: http://www.catholicscomehome.org/answers-teachings.php
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December 1st is World AIDS Day, a day to remember those who have died from AIDS, those who carry the burden of AIDS or HIV and their families, and those who work to prevent the spread of this disease. One of the most involved and compassionate groups is Catholic Relief Services, who share the...
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2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 Leprosy is an extremely painful and highly communicable disease.  The sores and open wounds of this illness can grow to the extreme that the one infected could even lose fingers and toes.  In addition to the physical pain is the emotional pain of loneliness that one...
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  Friends at work say they don’t need religion because they are good people. How should I respond? Good is the politically correct thing for people to say about themselves. But what does “good” mean? To measure goodness, you need some criteria and it usually comes down to a general sense of keeping the...
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Top 10 Reasons to Come Back No matter how long you have been away from the Catholic Church, you can always come home. You can start going to Mass again (find a parish) and become a part of a parish community that is ready to welcome you with open arms. God is inviting you...
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Be a pillow of the Church? This message might make you think of an old Saturday Night Live routine about a character who never quite correctly heard what was said. “What’s this I hear about a pillow of the Church? Oh, pillar of the Church. Never mind…” But this is intentional. We’ve all heard...
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Our Church in America has always had a major role in healthcare. Today 1 out of every 6 Americans receives healthcare in Catholic Institutions. Because of this the U.S. Bishops have called us to work to bring about the reform of our present healthcare system in America. To help us...
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