Monthly Archives: May 2011
So You Wanna Be A Priest? No Problem!
In my work as a Catholic lay evangelist, I often run into people who?criticize?the “restrictive” nature of the Catholic priesthood.? We often focus so much on the fact that women and married men (with some exceptions) aren’t eligible for this … Continue reading
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How You Can Help To End Abortion!
Earlier today, my family and I had the pleasure of participating in a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for?Good Counsel Homes.? This organization was?founded in 1985 by Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Christopher Bell to provide residential care for homeless, expectant and … Continue reading
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What Does It Take To Be A Catholic Apologist?
It’s simple… Facial Hair!!! I feel so much better now that I qualify! Here’s the full story: http://actsoftheapostasy.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-you-want-to-be-catholic-apologist.html
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How Much Do I Love Jesus?
“Every time I hear anyone speak of the Sacred Heart of Jesus or of the Blessed Sacrament I feel an indescribable joy. It is as if a wave of precious memories, sweet affections and joyful hopes swept over my poor … Continue reading
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The Miraculous Medal
Today I had the pleasure of being given a guided tour of the Miraculous Medal Shrine located in Philadelphia.?? I was invited?by Lizanne Magarity Pando, the Director of Communications at the Shrine. I was touched by the genuine devotion and … Continue reading
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Missing The Point
I have to hand it to the Pharisees.? In fact, I’d like to nominate these guys for the “Missing The Point Award” (just assume, for the sake of argument, that there is such an award).? When Jesus healed the man … Continue reading
Hello, Amarillo!
Today at 12 Noon Central, I’ll have the pleasure of visiting with Sister Miriam Grady on her radio program, Catholics In Action.?? I’ve been on the show in the past and I’m looking forward to catching up with Sister Miriam … Continue reading
Posted in conversion, lukewarm, radio
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Don’t Stop Praying!
“God’s going to get sick of hearing from me.? I better stop bothering Him.” “What’s the use…God never answers my prayers.” While the above quotes represent two completely opposite?reasons for ceasing to pray, they share one thing in common…they’re wrong! … Continue reading
Posted in intentions, parables, prayer, trust
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My Name Is Gary And I’m A Worrier!
There…I feel better now! As someone who has a public presence defending and educating others about the teachings of the Catholic Church, I’m sometimes tempted to gloss over some of the less desirable elements of my personality.? When I see … Continue reading
Hand Holding During The Our Father?
I am often frustrated with some of the things that I see taking place during the Mass.?? Rather than blame people for intentionally trying to sabotage the Mass, I honestly believe that these practices arise out of a genuine desire … Continue reading
