(Plain Text Version) Our search for happiness will be satisfied only by union with our Creator. To reach our goal, we must seek God sincerely and avoid many hazards.What the First Commandment ForbidsAtheism is the denial that God exists. Just as religion is promoted by presentation of doctrines about God, atheism is spread by doctrinesContinue reading “The First Commandment, Part 2”
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The First Commandment, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) The First Commandment: I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before Me.God has revealed Himself to us as the creator of everything. Only God exists on His own. Everything else owes its existence to God.If we would take just a few minutes to think about our totalContinue reading “The First Commandment, Part 1”
The Ten Commandments, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) When we were young children, we were outraged when someone took our toy away. We were angry because we lost something we wanted. But we were also angry at the injustice that happened. This sense of right and wrong is a gift from God, called the Natural Law.Forgetting the Natural LawAs weContinue reading “The Ten Commandments, Part 1”
The Seven Capital Sins, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) The Capital Sins are seven obstacles to living in love of God and neighbor. When resisted, they can become seven opportunities for improvement. In the previous edition, we discussed Pride, Lust, and Avarice. Now, we will discuss Envy, Anger, Gluttony, and Sloth.Envy is sadness because someone else has something that we wishedContinue reading “The Seven Capital Sins, Part 2”
The Seven Capital Sins, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) Suppose someone poisoned an apple you were about to eat. This poison wasn’t lethal, but it caused you to think of yourself as better than those around you. Although you don’t want to be this way, you are now looking down on other people. You stopped saying things like: “Excuse me” andContinue reading “The Seven Capital Sins, Part 1”
A Pope for the USA
(Plain Text Version) A Pope from the USA It took me several days to get beyond my amazement that our new pope comes from the United States. As I learned more about Pope Leo XIV, I found some interesting parallels with my own background: We both came from the suburbs of Chicago. We both attendedContinue reading “A Pope for the USA”
Welcome, Pope Leo XIV!
(Plain Text Version) In a brief conclave, Cardinal Robert Prevost, of the Order of St. Augustine was chosen as the 267th successor of St. Peter. Pope Leo is a native of the Chicago area, but spent roughly half his life as a missionary in Peru. Here are a few images of his ministry in Peru:Continue reading “Welcome, Pope Leo XIV!”
Please Pray for Pope Francis
(Plain Text Version) Please Pray for Pope Francis’ Speedy Entrance into Heaven! If I were seriously ill at age 88, my last day on earth would seem to be coming soon. I may ask myself if there is one more thing I ought to do. On Easter, Pope Francis raised his arm to bless theContinue reading “Please Pray for Pope Francis”
Following God’s Way, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) Following God’s Way, Part 2 Once we know what God wants us to do, we need His help to do it. God helps us by giving us a conscience to make good choices. To help us to act on these good choices, He helps us to develop good habits. The Conscience TheContinue reading “Following God’s Way, Part 2”
What’s Wrong With IVF?
(Plain Text Version) What’s Wrong with IVF? For those who believe that God exists and that He loves us, the IVF (fertilization in a laboratory) question is an opportunity to enter into a much better relationship with our Creator. Parents are “Co-creators” Human life is the masterpiece of God’s creative work. God invites human parentsContinue reading “What’s Wrong With IVF?”
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