Category Archives: papal

In Defense Of Pope Francis

  It’s time. I’ve put off writing this for a while, but the time has come. In the past few months, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of attacks on our current Holy Father, Pope Francis. No big deal, … Continue reading

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Habemus “Negativity”…Be Careful!

  Habemus Papam! Those of us who love the Church are very excited that the Holy Spirit has provided us with another Vicar of Christ. Once again, the flock has a shepherd. Since we’re still in Lent, I’ll suppress my … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict’s Resignation…Be Not Afraid!

  Whenever I give a talk on anxiety, I ask the audience if they know what phrase Blessed Pope John Paul II used three times in his first speech as Holy Father. Invariably, several people cry out… “Be not afraid!” … Continue reading

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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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Be Not Afraid!

Be Not Afraid! As we celebrate the feast of Blessed Pope John Paul II today, let’s remember the famous words repeated 3 times during his installation homily.? First spoken by Our Lord, these words are something we all need to … Continue reading

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Catholic Bloggers To Reflect On New JPII DVD Release!

To celebrate the release of a new DVD series about the life of Blessed Pope John Paul II, CCC of America has selected 10 Catholic bloggers to comment on various chapters of the series.? For the most part, the list … Continue reading

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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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