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Blessed Maria Bolognesi; Mystic, Stigmatist, Visionary, and Victim of the Demonic
By Larry Peterson On October 21, 1924, an out-of-wedlock child was born and given the name, Maria. At the time, Maria was not assigned a surname. That was because her birth father, (himself an illegitimate child) refused to wed Maria’s mother and left her. Fortunately for Maria, the most influential person in young girl’s life… Read more
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Are the Widowed Still Married or No longer Married? Widowed Catholics have Different Viewpoints
By Larry Peterson “We have come to know and believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in Him.” The above quote from 1 John 4:16 led me to write what follows. It is a profound and beautiful quote and… Read more
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Introducing “Anyone but Him” by Theresa Linden: A Christian-Mystery-Romance that will rivet you to your seat
Anyone But Him A New Adult Mystery Romance Caitlyn Summer had always followed the straight and narrow path. Her perfect husband would love Jesus more than her and love her because of her love for Jesus. He would be faithful and gentle and have a heart for others. So how did she end up marrying… Read more
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Truly an extraordinary ministry: I am an EMHC and I am honored to be one
By Larry Peterson I wish to clarify something right away. I am NOT a Eucharistic Minister. I am an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC). Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is the proper term for the people involved in this ministry. The term, “Eucharist” is never to be in their title. That term is reserved… Read more
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My Son’s Wedding proved to me that “ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC, and APOSTOLIC” is the perfect description for our Church
By Larry Peterson We define the Catholic Church as “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic” church. But when you witness those words coming to life right before your own eyes, it is an experience you will never forget. My oldest son had been married in the Catholic Church once but due to unforeseen circumstances was granted… Read more
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Cardinal Merry del Val—He not only was chosen by Pope St. Pius X to be “his Cardinal” , he also penned the Litany of Humility which he said every day after Mass.
By Larry Peterson The definition of a litany: a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation. We Catholics have many litanies we can turn to in time of need. However, there is one Litany we do not hear used much. I believe it is… Read more
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