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Pride–the Main Ingredient in the Evil That Surrounds Us
by Larry Peterson Blessed Martyrs of Nowogrodek The abuse, torture and killing of men, women and children continues. Throughout the history of humankind this has been so. Why? We might say it is because of prejudice or pride or ego or just unabashed hatred. Maybe contempt and envy enter into it. Whatever it is, whatever…
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From the First Good Friday through Today, the Persecution of LOVE & GOOD Has Never Ended
by Larry Peterson On Palm Sunday, Christians the world over remember the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem more than 2000 years ago. Riding on the back of a donkey, He was welcomed and praised as the Saviour and Messiah by people waving palms and laying palm fronds in front of Him. Five days later,…
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The Perversion of "Love & Kindness"; Belgium OKs Euthanasia for Children;
by Larry Peterson Three months ago the civilized, highly sophisticated nation of Belgium looked on as the collective wisdom of the upscale Belgium Social Justice Committee coagulated into making a recommendation to Parliament that they should approve a bill which would legalize euthanasia for children. Well now, what do you know? Belgium’s lawmakers heeded…
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"Silent Night"– when Humility crushes Pride
by Larry Peterson Peace on earth? Where is it? Is it in Syria? How about Pakistan? Maybe Sudan or Iraq? It is definitely not hanging out in Afghanistan or Iran. How about Cuba? What does “Peace on Earth” mean? It is not a cease fire between warring factions. It is not a complicated or even…
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Being Anti-Christmas Equals Permanent Denial
by Larry Peterson I admit it. I get pretty ticked off at some of the anti-Christmas stuff that is dumped on us Christmas lovers this time of the year. If you do not like Christmas, if you do not believe in Christmas, if you are anti-Christian, an atheist, agnostic, or even a Vulcan, why do you…
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"Is There A Santa Claus? You Better Believe it"
by Larry Peterson I just though that I would make a suggestion to those highly sophisticated, elitist, and pontificating editorialists and pundits (both print & broadcast) around the country who have been apparently blessed with much more insight and wisdom than a shmoe like me will ever have. If some seven or eight year old…
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Frank Bernardone (aka St. Francis of Assisi) Would They 'Baker Act" Him in 2013?
by Larry Peterson On October 4th, we Catholics celebrated the feast day of the great St. Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis, during his homily at the Mass, encapsulated his namesake with this one brief sentence; “In all of Francis’ life, love for the poor and the imitation of Christ in his poverty were inseparably united, like…
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"Truly An Amazing Story" I cried & laughed
Review Redux: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Priest and the Peaches, April 2, 2012 By Arlena (Broken Arrow, OK, United States) – See all my reviews(REAL NAME) This review is from: The Priest and the Peaches (Kindle Edition) Author: Larry PetersonPublished By: Tribute BooksAge Recommend: 14+Reviewed By: Arlena DeanRaven Rating: 5Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think AloudReview:This was truly…
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New Year's Day & The Blessed Virgin Mary
A little about Catholics (myself included) and the Blessed Virgin Mary. We Catholics have adorned our Blessed Mother with many titles (47 different ones I believe) and she is the greatest of all saints. We believe that she has been spared from original sin and was taken into heaven body and soul never having to…
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