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Choosing Government over God has a Difference; One is Death, and the other is Life
(I chose not to put any photos of Alfie in here. His parents deserve some privacy) “I do not hesitate to proclaim before you and before the world that all human life — from the moment of conception and through all subsequent stages — is sacred because human life is created in the image…
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St. Mary of Cervellon–Formed the Third Order of Our Lady of Ransom and is the Patroness of those Shipwrecked
By Larry Peterson She was born sometime in 1230, some think around December 1, and was baptized on December 8* in Santa Maria del Mar parish in Barcelona. Her name was Mary de Cervellon, and she was the daughter of a Spanish nobleman, William de Cervellon. As a young woman, Mary began working in Saint Eulalia…
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The Wonderful Legend of St. Peter Paschal
By Larry Peterson Peter Paschal, was born in Valencia on Spain’s east coast, in the year 1227. Peter’s parents were devout Mozarabs (Iberian Christians) who managed to live under Muslim rule. They did this by paying a yearly tax, known as a jizyah. This tax was even collected as a means of sparing the life of certain non-Muslims…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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