Tag Archives: sin

Lost in the Desert of Lent

I think that I am lost in the desert. Hope that I find my way out by Easter.  My desire to pray more, fast more, give more, and blog more has not translated into action.  Yes I know that there … Continue reading

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Lent a time to Pray, Fast, Love. And Blog?

Many Catholic bloggers give up blogging for Lent, but I have decided to embrace the life.  And no it is not because I am rebellious and need to be different.  Honest. The season of Lent is a wonderful gift from … Continue reading

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All Sin is Ugly. Get Thee to Confession.

I have often said that we all fall short of the Glory of God. We are fallen creatures. We sin.  All sin harms our relationship with God. Grave sins cuts us off from participating in the very life of God. … Continue reading

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Catholic Stars Are Not Bishops

Vanity, Vanity all sin is vanity. I have way to much on my plate to be posting, but Mark Shea has a must read post up.  He is railing against the cult of personality which has infected Catholic media stars. … Continue reading

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Catholics Are Not Baptized in Vinegar

As we battle the culture of death and relativism, we often forget that the Gospel is the  good news. We forget that where sin abounds, grace abounds more. Or as I sometimes quip to my dear deacon husband when he … Continue reading

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Teach Teens about Sin

This is not an easy thing to know. My favorite deacon is the youth minister for our   parish.  He truly loves the kids, but he worries about them.  Young people today have bought into a culture that denies sin. But … Continue reading

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Lord Have Mercy

If this is true it is a great evil. If true, it is a grave offense against God and the people of God. I am skeptical. But that is my nature.  Still, why not show faces? Why is the priest … Continue reading

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