Category Archives: Catholic Faith & Inspiration

Elections and All Souls Day

Believe it or not, there is a connection. The reason we vote on a Tuesday instead of a Monday was that prior to the 20th century, trips to vote could take up an entire day and people would begin those … Continue reading

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Faith informing our politics

As the elections approach, today’s Gospel is a reminder of that our politics and our faith have a division. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 22,15-21. Then the Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap … Continue reading

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Anima Christi

This beautiful prayer, often said after receiving Communion, dates from the early 14th century. St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was particularly fond of this prayer. The translation given below is by John Henry Cardinal Newman, one of … Continue reading

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C.S. Lewis on how to not fool yourself

Thanks to Tico Herrera for reminding me about this quote from Mere Christianity: I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: “I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral … Continue reading

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Final Exam review – submitted circa 80-85 AD

Did you feed the feed the hungry & thirsty? Did you befriend strangers? Did you clothe the naked? Did you visit the sick and imprisoned? We should clarify that anything other than a yes is considered, but not known absolutely, … Continue reading

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