DAILY DEVOTIONS, LIFELONG FAITH

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17 Jul, 2006

Applying Moral Criteria to Investment Decisions

I am frequently asked about what level of responsibility we Catholics have to take moral criteria into account with our investment dollars. How should we view investing in a large conglomerate that on the one hand produces a number of good products, but on the other hand makes an annual donation to Planned Parenthood? Or

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14 Jul, 2006

Clarification on Church Teaching Regarding Birth Control

Dear Editors: I just read the article Sacramental Grace Is the Difference by Theresa A. Thomas. I thought the article was well done. The section titled: “Follow the Church’s Teachings and Reject Artificial Birth Control,” prompted me to write a clarification. My comments are not necessarily directed toward the author but to all those who

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11 Jul, 2006

An Approach to Evangelizing Catholic Men

[Editor's Note: This is the sixth of a series of articles on the theme, “Growing in Faith and Spiritual Maturity as Catholic Men.” Click here to find the first article, second article, third article, fourth article, and fifth article.] This is a continuation of articles on three stages of growth in our Christian lives as

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04 Jul, 2006

Putting Our Call to Evangelization into Practice

Questions for Reflection/Discussion by Catholic Men 1. Why is the call to evangelization not just for priests and religious, but for all Catholics? 2. How would you explain the responsiveness of Lydia and the Philippian jailer to Paul’s preaching, and the unresponsiveness of Festus, Felix, and Agrippa? 3. Have you shared the Gospel with neighbors

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27 Jun, 2006

Transformation and Evangelization, the Call of All Catholic Men

Questions for Reflection/Discussion by Catholic Men 1. Prayerfully reflect on the Scripture passages at the beginning of this article. How have they helped you to better understand the call to evangelization? 2. The Apostle John is often referred to as “John the Evangelist.” Why do you think he is called that? 3. What is your

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20 Jun, 2006

We Are All Called to Mission

[Editor's Note: This is the third of a series of articles on the theme, “Growing in Faith and Spiritual Maturity as Catholic Men.” Click here to find the first article and second article.] This is a continuation of articles on three stages of growth in our Christian life as Catholic men, i.e.: 1. Conversion 2.

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16 Jun, 2006

The Mortal Sin of Blasphemy

I have heard Father Benedict Groeschel refer to The Da Vinci Code as “blasphemous.” Exactly what does he mean by this? One of the greatest violations against the love of God and the reverence we owe to Him alone is the mortal sin of blasphemy. Blasphemy is thinking, speaking, or acting against God — Father,

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13 Jun, 2006

Being Transformed into the Image and Likeness of Christ

[Editor's Note: This is the second of a series of articles on the theme, “Growing in Faith and Spiritual Maturity as Catholic Men.” Click here to find the first article.] This is a continuation of articles on three stages of growth in our Christian life as Catholic men, i.e.: 1. Conversion 2. Transformation 3. Mobilization

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03 Jun, 2006

The Apostles’ Creed in Public and Private Worship

“He descended to the dead” versus “He descended into hell.” This may be one controversy that has escaped your attention. If so, you are fortunate, because the two phrases are causing a lot of unnecessary contention. Is Some Tampering Going On? Fr. William Saunders, writing for the Arlington Catholic Herald in an article reprinted on

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27 May, 2006

Laity on the Line

The Church emphasizes the fundamental equality that we all share by virtue of our baptism. All Catholics possess equal dignity as children of God, and all without exception are called to holiness and to participation in the life and mission of the Church. When Those in Authority Fail This equality exists, however, amidst distinct, complementary

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25 May, 2006

Oil? What about the Price of Cereal?

As a financial advisor, I’m frequently asked, “How high will oil eventually go?” But without going to a long discussion about the relation between oil and the dollar, the impact of the Chinese diversifying out of Treasuries and into commodities, and the impact of ethanol regulation, I’ll tell you what really concerns me more than