Tag: averagecatholic
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The Devil’s Greatest Weapon: Parking Fees
The church that I attend is located in a busy down town. The parking is limited and it is impossible to find free parking. Fortunately, my parish has a deal with a local parking garage that allows parishioners free parking for services. It is a generous offer and we are grateful for their charity. However,…
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The Beauty of Red Lights
Call me Crazy, but I love me a good red light. Driving has its demands. Your attention is on the road, other drivers, and whatever may be happening inside the car. Your thoughts can vary from focusing on your destination, future plans, the song on the speakers, or even quiet meditation. A nice red light…
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The Beauty of Sociopaths
Jesus told many stories in the bible about a Samaritan. The cultural context is often loss on us Americans in the 21st century. However, painting Samaritans in a positive light was scandalous for Jesus’s Jewish disciples. The story of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) was supposed to shock the disciples into realizing our actions towards…
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“Jesus Christ” is not a Cuss Word
It is becoming clearer everyday that we live in a post-Christian society. We have remnants of a Christian culture without understanding their origin. Christianity is becoming hollow due to it’s practitioners failing to appreciate the mysteries of the Faith. Our use of religious language is a prime example. How often do we hear people say,…
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Bare minimum Catholicism
We are all striving to be average Catholics, but all Catholics are called to go to Heaven! A common question arises of “What is the bare minimum that I have to do to get into Heaven?” Another day, I will talk about the flaws of this mindset, but today I will simply give an answer.…
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