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Tag:catholic, male, priestsWhy is the Catholic Church still probably the only Christian congregation that still insists on an all male priesthood? Most others have female pastors and some have even female bishops. Is the Catholic Chruch really run by a bunch of old chauvinistic men? Other the Protestants really enlightened if they do ordain or […]

Tag:preach, priests, sinThe Gospel reading of Mt.23:3, is definitely a familiar one for many of us including the atheists and secular people. How many times have we accused someone, especially an authority figure of not following their own advice. Not a few times have I myself critized a Catholic priest preaching some virtue but are […]

Tag:atheist, christian, humorAn atheist was taking a walk through the woods. “What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!” ….he said to himself.
As he continued walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes. Turning to look, he saw a 7 foot grizzly (bear) charging towards him. He ran as fast as […]

Tag:No TagsAll Christians should be familiar with this hymn, Amazing Grace. As a born Catholic, I was familiar with the song but didn’t mean much to me, until my late wife who was a convert to Catholicism took to this hymn in an endearing way. It was her favourite hymn. She would impulsively select this […]

Tag:movie, review, silenceUSCCB reviews a documentary on the life in a monastery, titled, “Into Great Silence”. It’s a 3-hour movie filmed by German filmmaker, Philip Groning, of life in the Carthusian monastery, Le Grande Charteuse.
Read the review here: http://www.catholicexchange.com/node/59672

Tag:jesus, love, osamaLast month a church in Australia put up a sign outside that read, “Jesus Loves Osama”. This initiated displeasure among some and confusion among others. How should a Catholic react to such claims?
We should acknowledge that God made all of us, including Osama bin Laden, Hitler, Stalin, Mao etc. God makes all of […]

Tag:bones, cameron, jesusWhere else would it be appropriate to disclose such a discovery but on Discovery Channel. I’m not going to discourage you from catching this “documentary”. In fact I would advice you to watch it and prepare yourself thoroughly first.
Firstly, we must be aware that James Cameron is not an achaeologist. Making a fictitious […]

Tag:church, humor, humourI received this via email today.
CHURCH CAR PARK - FOR MEMBERS ONLY
Trespassers will be baptized!”
CHURCH SIGN BOARDS:
“No God - No Peace”
“Know God - Know Peace.”
“Free Trip to Heaven.”
“Details Inside!”
“Try our Sundays.”
“They’re better than Dairy Queen’s”.
“Searching for a new look?”
“Have your faith lifted here!”
“People are like tea bags.”
“You have to put them in hot […]

Tag:No TagsWhile attending the Way of the Cross yesterday evening, something came to mind. I realized that the people who were around Jesus during his crucifixion portrays the different feelings of people towards God. This is what I think.
Mother Mary: Silently praying while feeling the pain of the sword piercing her soul. Although she knew […]

Tag:catholic, MassThis came in via email and I want to share with you. I hope that you will honour the Mass and love it and participate more passionately.

The Power of the Mass
At the hour of death the Holy Masses you have heard devoutly will be your greatest consolation.
Every Mass will go with you […]