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Spiritual Minute: The Preferential Option For The Poor

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Joseph Horan

The option for the poor is much more than a simple social teaching. It is not about standard of living, economic development, or soup kitchens as much as it is about the spirituality of what it means to be a Christian. Serving the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful! Why He Chose Francis

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I have a reflection about the option for the poor coming soon! Check back! What an awesome Pope! Endearing and wise!  

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Some Hilarious Pope Humor For You!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I got these from this Facebook page! Hilarious! https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicMemes

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Simple Liturgy Enriches Grand Liturgy & Vice Versa

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I actually would like it if a future Pope wore the Tiara. I don’t think we have to limit ourselves. For example, if the Popes in certain instances went back to using the royal we in language and in writing … Continue reading →

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Attacks On Francis Begin In Earnest

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Mark Shea has done a great job defending against early attacks on Pope Francis here. It stands to reason that the radical seculars will be even more up in arms about Francis on account of the fact that he is … Continue reading →

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Lent and Faith

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Then Pope Benedict XVI tweeted the below on February 17th: “Lent is a favorable time in which to rediscover faith in God as the foundation of our lives and of the Church’s life.” And there is nothing more fundamental to … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Minute: Rhadagast The Brown Is St. Francis!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Is there any doubt in your mind that Rhadagast the Brown Wizard was inspired by St. Francis in the mind of Tolkien? In another post we talked about how Gandolf is probably the Pope. I thought this was pretty cool, … Continue reading →

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Pray For The Conclave!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I can’t wait to hear these words of joy; “Habemus Papam!,” but there are many prayers and sacrifices between now and then. Please join the Church in prayer and sacrifice. Dear Lord, I offer my whole life to you, all … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Minute: Why Do Saints Say They’re Wretched?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joseph Horan

If you look to the saints you will see that they universally consider themselves to be wretched. They also universally persist in the understanding that hell is a real possibility, that people, even people who think they are good, can … Continue reading →

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Brought Up Catholic?: You Will Understand!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Joseph Horan

My Dad, when my sisters would say eewww when he clipped his toe nails, would put them on the table in front of them and say “now there, you’ve got a first class relic!”  

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