Reflections on current events from a Catholic perspective.
In our everyday lives, we encounter moments of frustration, anger, and conflict that can push us to the brink of our patience. In these heated moments, hurtful words can slip out, causing harm to others and straining relationships. One such phrase that often emerges is the expression, “Go to hell.” But in the context of […]
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The practice of hypnotism has intrigued, fascinated, and sometimes even worried people for centuries. It involves a state of deep relaxation as well as a possible gate to being controlled and swayed through a trained hypnotist. With that being said, is engaging in hypnotism a sin? In this post, we will delve into the complex
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Sometimes you can’t help but to “spill the tea” about a certain someone to your friends and family. But did it ever cross your mind if is gossiping a sin? Let’s explore the Catholic Church’s perspective on gossiping and how they view this seemingly normal everyday act. What is Gossiping? Gossiping is the act of
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Is drinking alcohol a sin? is it a sin to get drunk? How should we approach alcoholic drinks as Catholics? Let’s dive in a bit deeper to find out!
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Initially, it may be confusing to understand how Catholicism relates to Christianity. When you ask Protestants what religion they are, most of them will say, “Christian.” When you ask Catholics the same question, however, nearly all of them will identify as “Catholic.” Yet Catholics believe in Jesus and read the Bible. So how does Catholicism
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What is Humility? Many people think that humility means that we think badly about ourselves. That, however, is not what humility really is. Humility is seeing ourselves as we are. We recognize our lowliness before God. Knowing that we are not perfect, we accept the fact that we are flawed, and we trust that God
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Saint Joseph is the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. He was a humble carpenter and was always said to be a protector of his family. Saint Joseph and his Royal Lineage Even though he was a humble and simple man, Saint Joseph comes from a royal lineage. According to Luke and
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Sins can be a very touchy subject, it can be very hard to discuss with someone, but as Catholics, we must be willing to know and educate ourselves about them. We all know that all sins are not good for us, but what we do have to remember is that not all sins are the
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There are some activities that we engage in that we may or may not know if we are sinning. One of these activities is gambling. Is gambling a sin? Well, let’s find out!
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When people talk about Magic, there are always two sides to it. The first side is the one that focuses on entertainment, something you see in a magic show where there are card tricks, or pulling out a bunny from a hat. The other kind of magic refers to the belief and use of spells, charms, and supernatural powers.