Imagine you and your spouse driving down an open road and all you see out the window is an endless body of water, along with a beautiful beach and captivating sunset. What is your first thought? Is it the beauty of God’s creation? Is it the thought of how the water came to be? Does your husband want to go fishing? Or do you wish you could lie down and relax on the beach? Regardless of what your thoughts or desires may be, God created that image, even if it was a manmade body of water. He created the water, he created the sand, and he has complete control over the sunset. He may have even put those desires on your heart: the desire to relax and rejuvenate what may have been lost amidst the busyness of your schedule.
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The leader of an enormous Protestant congregation in Sweden and throughout Europe recently stunned his followers when he announced that his "protestant prejudices" had been challenged and that he believed it was Jesus Himself leading him into the Roman Catholic Church.
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This blog has generous readers who are determined to prove that no one needs yoga to stay fit.
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“Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin.
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According to a new study by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, giving women free birth control does not increase risky sexual behavior - however, evidence found within the same study contradicts these conclusions.
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Twelve nuns who were kidnapped by jihadis from the Syrian Christian village of Maaloula last December have been set free.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The story of a Chinese father of a disabled son who has been carrying his son 18 miles a day to school and back is warming hearts around the globe - and won him new government-funded accommodations near the school to make his life easier.
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Guest Blog By Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D.
In 2006, Bishop Paul Loverde published an eye-opening pastoral letter on the plague of pornography entitled Bought with a Price. This letter brought to light a serious epidemic that has affected millions of Catholics, yet few were willing to talk about. Thanks to Bishop Loverde, and many other Catholics who aren’t afraid to speak out about pornography, more people are willing to address this issue. We have the research that shows how destructive pornography is. We have effective ways to protect individuals and families. We have effective treatment programs for those who struggle with pornography addiction. Yet, even with all this progress, the pornography epidemic has only gotten worse. Because of this, Bishop Loverde has decided to update and republish Bought with a Price. He has chosen to release the document on March 19th, the Feast of St. Joseph, Protector of the Family.
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"Good example is the most efficacious apostolate.
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The family of a North Texas man who was on board the flight from Malaysia to Beijing that went missing early Saturday morning say they are relying on Jesus Christ to hold them together during this difficult time.
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Imagine you and your spouse driving down an open road and all you see out the window is an endless body of water, along with a beautiful beach and captivating sunset. What is your first thought? Is it the beauty of God’s creation? Is it the thought of how the water came to be? Does your husband want to go fishing? Or do you wish you could lie down and relax on the beach? Regardless of what your thoughts or desires may be, God created that image, even if it was a manmade body of water. He created the water, he created the sand, and he has complete control over the sunset. He may have even put those desires on your heart: the desire to relax and rejuvenate what may have been lost amidst the busyness of your schedule. 
