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God’s World, God’s Creation

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Michael

Fulton Sheen once asked, “What purpose did God have in mind in making this kind of world?” The Archbishop answered, “simply that God intended to construct a moral universe.”   In order to create a moral universe, God had to create … Continue reading →

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St. Catherine of Genoa on Purgatory

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Michael

St. Catherine of Genoa was a mystic who influenced Saints John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, and Vincent de Paul. She also influenced the French Oratorian and Carmelite movements.  Near the end of her life St. Catherine wrote a … Continue reading →

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I Drew Him Out of the Water

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Michael

When the child grew, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, who adopted him as her son and called him Moses, for she said, “I drew him out of the water.” (Exodus 2:10) Pharaoh feared the Hebrews.  He had Hebrew baby boys … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer Chiastic Structure

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Michael

The chiastic structure of the Lord’s Prayer:         (A) Our Father                   (B) Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name                 … Continue reading →

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