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Marian Apparition to Schismatic Germany: The Prophecy of St. Michael Splitting the Globe, Vatican Announces Investigation
The Vatican is now officially investigating the apparitions of the Blessed Vi…
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Why Incense? A New Insight on Incense, The Blood of the Tree, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
It's a sad phenomenon in America. Incense fell out of favor post-Vatican …
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The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist: All of Jesus' "Amen, Amen" ("Truly, Truly") Statements in the Gospel of John -- Which Are Not Literal?
I love finding myself in conversations with Protestants about Biblical proof …
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Should You Receive the Eucharist on the Tongue or by Hand? Rules for Reception of Holy Communion
There are a lot of questions floating about how you should (or should not) re…
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The Jewish Roots of the Altar Rail: The History and Origins of the Altar Rail in the Temple of Jerusalem
Altar rails? Aren't those a pre-Vatican II thing? An old-fashioned, anti…
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Can Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) Give Blessings in the Communion Line?
Have you ever wondered whether Eucharistic Ministers -- that is to say, Extra…
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"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread": The Eucharist, Epiousios, & The "Our Father"
What if I told you that all Christians everywhere are praying for the Euchari…
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The Complete, Essential Guide to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist: Part Four: Early Church Fathers on the Real Presence - St. Justin Martyr and St. Ignatius of Antioch
Have you heard about the recent survey of Catholics conducted by the Pew R…
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The Eucharist and The Sandlot - A Primer on Eucharist Etiquette, Homily by Father Brent Maher
The year was 1962. Scotty Smalls had just moved to a new home in Los Angel…
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The "Good Wine" of the Wedding at Cana: What's "Wine on the Lees"? Is the Bible Anti-Alcohol?
Why does the steward at the Wedding at Cana praise the "good wine"…
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The Essential Guide to St. Irenaeus
Today is the feast day of St. Irenaeus of Lyons , one of the greatest minds o…
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The Hidden Eucharist in the Our Father
“Ma-daddy,” my daughter said. “Ma- daddy .” I was trying to teach my daughte…
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TOP TEN: Proof-Texting Examples Gone Wrong
Catholics have the privilege of living a faith consistent with the WHOLE Bibl…
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Backwash Jesus???
One of the sweetest ladies I know asked me a question the other day that had…
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