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If My Boyfriend Feels a Calling to the Priesthood Should We Keep Dating?
A most unusual and incredibly perceptive and generous question that brings up some very important points.
A most unusual and incredibly perceptive and generous question that brings up some very important points.
Emotional Roller Coaster
Being human and all, I question how much to trust my emotions throughout this entire discernment process, which is surely far from over.
Being human and all, I question how much to trust my emotions throughout this entire discernment process, which is surely far from over.
Can I Verify My Vocation without Hurting this Woman I Love?
You don't want to spend your life wondering if you might have had a vocation, yet to follow it would cause damage to a woman you love.
You don't want to spend your life wondering if you might have had a vocation, yet to follow it would cause damage to a woman you love.
Family Forum: Email at Its Best
In a world of roughly 6.3 billion people, that amounts to at least 170 messages a year for every human being on the planet. And the vast majority don't even have computers yet.
In a world of roughly 6.3 billion people, that amounts to at least 170 messages a year for every human being on the planet. And the vast majority don't even have computers yet.
A Strong Rosary Helps Give Soldiers Strength
Sgt. 1st Class Frank Ristaino invented what a growing number of soldiers consider the mother of all rosaries—the Ranger Rosary, an ultra-tough model that comes in a variety of military colors.
Sgt. 1st Class Frank Ristaino invented what a growing number of soldiers consider the mother of all rosaries—the Ranger Rosary, an ultra-tough model that comes in a variety of military colors.
Ad-libbing the Prayers of the Faithful
There are some communities with a long tradition of intercessory prayer who have learned to formulate brief concrete intentions according to the indications given in the ritual, above all on weekdays or in small groups.
There are some communities with a long tradition of intercessory prayer who have learned to formulate brief concrete intentions according to the indications given in the ritual, above all on weekdays or in small groups.
Couples Ask: What’s Wrong With In-vitro Fertilization?
Catholic teaching has called in-vitro fertilization techniques immoral for decades. But most Catholics still haven’t heard the news.
Catholic teaching has called in-vitro fertilization techniques immoral for decades. But most Catholics still haven’t heard the news.
Gospel Reflection by a Layperson?
No "reflection" of any kind may be given by a layperson during Mass except for those brief, prepared commentaries that may introduce some parts of the celebration according to liturgical norms.
No "reflection" of any kind may be given by a layperson during Mass except for those brief, prepared commentaries that may introduce some parts of the celebration according to liturgical norms.
Eucharist for Non-Catholics
The Church recognizes that "in certain circumstances, by way of exception, and under certain conditions, access to these sacraments may be permitted, or even commended, for Christians of other Churches and ecclesial Communities."
The Church recognizes that "in certain circumstances, by way of exception, and under certain conditions, access to these sacraments may be permitted, or even commended, for Christians of other Churches and ecclesial Communities."
When Should I Begin Discerning?
It is OK at any age to ask if God is calling you to give your life to him. You can ask yourself the question even if there is no possibility of you doing it right away, and there is no urgency to it.
It is OK at any age to ask if God is calling you to give your life to him. You can ask yourself the question even if there is no possibility of you doing it right away, and there is no urgency to it.
One Step at a Time
I love God so much, above everything, even my family. How can I go forward when my family, my mom especially, is so determined to hold me back?
I love God so much, above everything, even my family. How can I go forward when my family, my mom especially, is so determined to hold me back?
Preparation of the Gifts
The practice described of preparing wine and water beforehand is not quite correct, although unfortunately not uncommon in some quarters.
The practice described of preparing wine and water beforehand is not quite correct, although unfortunately not uncommon in some quarters.
But My Mom Wants Grandchildren
If you put God in first place, everything else will work out for the best.
If you put God in first place, everything else will work out for the best.
Movies at Home
Seeing a movie on the big screen is dramatic, certainly much more dramatic than my 19-inch television with conventional sound. But watching at home has some big advantages.
Seeing a movie on the big screen is dramatic, certainly much more dramatic than my 19-inch television with conventional sound. But watching at home has some big advantages.
Homilies While Walking? And More on Holy Communion for Non-Catholics
While perhaps the GIRM does not strictly forbid moving around while preaching the homily, it certainly indicates a preference on the part of the Church that the homily be preached from a stable position.
While perhaps the GIRM does not strictly forbid moving around while preaching the homily, it certainly indicates a preference on the part of the Church that the homily be preached from a stable position.
Secret Lives, Perceval, Lancelot of the Lake
Weekly Video/DVD Picks from Steven Greydanus of DecentFilms.com
Weekly Video/DVD Picks from Steven Greydanus of DecentFilms.com
Healing Prayers
Naturally we cannot change God with our prayer, but we can open our hearts and minds with prayer so that we can experience God’s manifest power in our lives better and more clearly.
Naturally we cannot change God with our prayer, but we can open our hearts and minds with prayer so that we can experience God’s manifest power in our lives better and more clearly.
Medieval Devotion to Mary Among the Carmelites
For the origins of Carmelite devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we must return to the heights of Carmel.
For the origins of Carmelite devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we must return to the heights of Carmel.
Teach Evolution and Ask Hard Questions
When the battle over the teaching of evolution erupted in Kansas, the New York Times picked Michael Behe, a Catholic, and a scientist critical of Darwinism, to comment on it. In this article, Behe offers an alternative approach to the problem.
When the battle over the teaching of evolution erupted in Kansas, the New York Times picked Michael Behe, a Catholic, and a scientist critical of Darwinism, to comment on it. In this article, Behe offers an alternative approach to the problem.
Sr. or Dr.?
The idea of studying to be a doctor is not practical. Not only will it be many years for something you may not use as a nun, but you will most probably end up with significant debts to be paid off.
The idea of studying to be a doctor is not practical. Not only will it be many years for something you may not use as a nun, but you will most probably end up with significant debts to be paid off.
Both Species from an Extraordinary Minister
If no priest or deacon is available to distribute the Precious Blood in the circumstances where Communion under both kinds is permitted and customary, then it cannot be considered an abuse to avail of the services of an extraordinary minister of Communion
If no priest or deacon is available to distribute the Precious Blood in the circumstances where Communion under both kinds is permitted and customary, then it cannot be considered an abuse to avail of the services of an extraordinary minister of Communion
An Author for Catholic Teens
In a world filled with so many complex media images confronting our families, it’s a simple pleasure as a parent to be able to share a book with your teen. The trick is finding the right book and getting the teen to agree to read it.
In a world filled with so many complex media images confronting our families, it’s a simple pleasure as a parent to be able to share a book with your teen. The trick is finding the right book and getting the teen to agree to read it.
How Can You Be Sure?
If there is no clear sign in your life against a vocation, and there is some attraction based on a good, spiritual reason, then it boils down to what you are willing to do for God, how generous you want to be, how real you want to make your love.
If there is no clear sign in your life against a vocation, and there is some attraction based on a good, spiritual reason, then it boils down to what you are willing to do for God, how generous you want to be, how real you want to make your love.
Previously Consecrated Hosts for Concelebrants
Each concelebrating priest truly offers the sacrifice of the Mass and he must complete his part of the sacrifice by partaking of both species offered at that Mass just as if he were celebrating alone.
Each concelebrating priest truly offers the sacrifice of the Mass and he must complete his part of the sacrifice by partaking of both species offered at that Mass just as if he were celebrating alone.
INRI: I’ll Never Regret It
As I returned home, at the end of the summer, I knew if God was really calling me to become a Sister, the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus would be the Order I would choose. I saw only good and dedicated women working for the Lord.
As I returned home, at the end of the summer, I knew if God was really calling me to become a Sister, the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus would be the Order I would choose. I saw only good and dedicated women working for the Lord.
Random Thoughts
Isn’t it odd that Catholic pacifists, given a choice of two candidates who both say they will prosecute the war on terror to the full, would intervene on behalf of the candidate with a consistent anti-life record?
Isn’t it odd that Catholic pacifists, given a choice of two candidates who both say they will prosecute the war on terror to the full, would intervene on behalf of the candidate with a consistent anti-life record?
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