Am I wasting my childhood/teenage life?
I posted this in the vocations section mainly because I am discerning a vocation to the priesthood, while still in high school. I'm 15, male, and from Georgia, USA. I feel compelled to ask this because...
View ArticleGay Marriage Coming After the Church
This is in reference to our Knights of Columbus Halls or any catholic facility that is rented out for wedding to other churches ,etc. Quote: Consistent with the law against discrimination [RCW 49.60],...
View ArticleHad enough of The Hobbit yet? Here's an interesting interview.
http://youtu.be/jFAHIukrU6w This guy is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors. Not only does he mention Tolkien's Catholicism, but Christianity is talked about in a positive way. It's probably one...
View ArticleDid Adam & Eve 150,000 live years ago?
Pope Benedict in a paper talks about scientific evidence for current human species beginning about 150,000 years ago (link HERE paragraph 63 and following) I understand Church teaching that: a) Genesis...
View ArticlePaul - a disenchanted Episcopalian - to find Faith and healing - SPSE
Please join me in prayer for Paul, a man encountered by our Las Vegas St. Paul Street Evangelization team. Here is the story: We had a man come to us and talk to me for 30 minutes and then to John for...
View ArticleThe Strange History of the Moscow Cathedral (Russian Orthodox)
This article has lots of photos of the cathedral, including its demolition by the Soviets and how it became a swimming pool. But like like Christ, the cathedral returned to the faithful....
View ArticleBudweiser Commercial for superbowl
T_T What an excellent commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2prAccclXs
View ArticleTitle of a book--likely published late 1990's or early 2000's--featuring bios...
I perused this book around 2005/2006 in a library some distance from my home, while killing time. It listed perhaps 10 or 15 theologians, each in their own chapter, who had been noted for engaging...
View ArticleFaith ALONE, w/o works is DEAD....
" If faith is not expressed in works, it is DEAD and cannot bear fruit unto eternal life". Pope JP2, Introduction to Catechism of Catholic Church, 1992.....APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION FIDEI DEPOSITUM
View Article"And with thy spirit"
Having grown up Anglo-Catholic, I've responded for over 50 years with "and with thy spirit" when the priest said "the Lord be with you". But, recently, having heard an explanation of why I would...
View ArticleHave you ever changed seats during Mass?
This past week a couple with their two small children sat behind my family, in seating to the side of the alter. One of the children was crying during the reading and homily. Only during the...
View Articleforgiveness
I understand that it is important to forgive, but I am currently wanting to cut someone out of my life who is unhealthy for me (a family member). I feel that I forgive them, but no longer want this...
View ArticleAm I in Mortal Sin?
I want to start off with one point: I am not asking this to get out of confession. I love the sacrament. I just don't have the opportunity to go in the next few days. Anyways, I've struggled with the...
View ArticleRecommended books on the Philokalia?
I am searching for books about the Philokalia. I have been advised by a reliable person that one needs to read some beginner books that out line and explain the predominant themes of the Philokalia...
View ArticleConvince me not to get a vasectomy.
I really, really, really don't want kids. I don't despise them, but I don't like them nearly enough to want to be around them all the time. But, I also want to get married someday. If you've seen my...
View ArticleSpanking
Hi all. I'm a long-time lurker, just joined so I could post this rather embarrassing question. During an intimate session, my husband, um...he sort of gave me a slap on the rump, and I found that I...
View ArticleNon-Catholic divorced female wanting to marry a Catholic male
I am a non-catholic female who is 2 times divorce with 3 children. I am currently dating a Catholic male and we have been discussing marriage. My kids love him and want us to get married. From what I...
View ArticleU.S. Sues S&P Over Ratings
Justice Department Says Endorsements of Risky Mortgage Bonds Fueled Crisis... S&P said in a statement earlier Monday that the government suit would be "entirely without factual or legal merit," and...
View ArticleConvalidation etiquette
Hi all, I know there are several threads on the subject, but I can't seem to find one that answers my specific question. My husband and I are returning to the church :D He's a cradle Catholic and I've...
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