Category Archives: faith

The Year Of Faith – 10 Things You Should Know

  In his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei (The Door of Faith), Pope Benedict XVI explained his reasoning behind declaring the Year of Faith (Oct 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013). While I recommend that you read the full document, here … Continue reading

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Have You Burned Your Boat?

  Last week, I was speaking to my good friend, mentor and fellow Catholic Evangelist Richard Lane. As is usually the case when I speak with Richard, I was feeling energized and inspired when I hung up the phone. In … Continue reading

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Want To Help Your Kids Learn About The Sacraments?

  One of our main duties as Catholics parents is to teach our children about our wonderful Faith. I’ve always found it a challenge, however, to find good resources that truly represent the teachings of the Church in a way … Continue reading

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Why God Sometimes Says “No”

  When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17) We’ve all experienced those occasions when our prayers seem to have gone “unanswered”. Given the many comments in the Bible … Continue reading

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Can God Cure Cancer? YES…Give Him A Chance!

  “Don’t you know God can cure cancer just like a toothache?” (Venerable Solanus Casey, to a woman who believed she had cancer) Do you believe God can cure cancer? While most of us would probably answer in the affirmative, … Continue reading

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A Story Of Courage And An Urgent Prayer Request

  It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord works in my life. I often think that I’m doing something for one reason, only to realize that the Lord was attempting to accomplish something completely different by my actions. … Continue reading

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Let God Help You Stop Worrying!

  If you’re a worrier and are looking for ways to stop, why not become a fan of A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible on Facebook? Created in anticipation of my forthcoming book “A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible – … Continue reading

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Mary And The Eucharist

  “If we wish to discover in all its richness the profound relationship between the Church and the Eucharist, we cannot neglect Mary, Mother and model of the Church…Mary can guide us toward this most holy sacrament because she herself … Continue reading

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Why Bother To Pray? Here Are 5 Reasons…

  “As our body cannot live without nourishment, so our soul cannot be kept spiritually alive without prayer.” (Saint Augustine) From time to time most of us ask (or feel tempted to ask) ourselves, “Why should I pray?” While some … Continue reading

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One Way To Be Sure You’re Following God’s Will…

  “Do you really believe God loves you? If you do, you know that everything that happens in your life is for your good. And it isn’t always a peaceful experience.” (Mother Angelica) How do I know what God wants … Continue reading

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