7 Reasons Never to Gossip Again
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It’s a sin, and it never helps. Check out the 5th Commandment.
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An Exorcist Talks about Horror Movies and Board Games
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If the devil is going to show up at some point in a movie, I’d rather not see it. Yet, any exorcist will tell you that it’s the devil that you don’t see that is the most dangerous—the ones that tell you immorality is a good thing and if there’s a God, he wouldn’t mind.
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Talk Less, Pray More: The Often Sneaky Sin of Gossip—Part 1
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Sins against this commandment may actually be quite grave, akin to the murder of the soul, and the killing of the reputation of another.
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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Talking about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory during Lent seems cruel, especially if you gave up sweets. But the lessons that Willy and Charlie teach us go far beyond food. This penitential season is the perfect time to revisit the classic tale, or introduce your kids to the story for the first time. This
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Mistakes Aren’t Sins, but Negligence Is
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About a year ago, a friend went through some complicated medical procedures. They took several months and a fair bit of travel. Ultimately the procedures were frustrating. The doctors finally told him, “We don’t know why it’s happening, and there’s no cure.” “At least it’s not life-threatening,” my friend said with a wry smile. Most
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Sin is Like a Cavity
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This morning, I got it filled and that got me thinking that cavities are just like sin.
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Where Did the 7 Deadly Sins Come From?
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Human beings have struggled with sin since Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord’s wishes in the Garden of Eve. But we’ve struggled to categorize and organize sins in order to understand their gravity. Enter the concept of the the seven deadly sins. “The vices can be classified according to the virtues they oppose, or also
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Click Here to Find the Examination of Conscience That’s Right For You
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via GIPHY When preparing to encounter the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is imperative that we examine our consciences.B y now you may have yours already memorized, or you may not have found one that works best for you. Regardless, here are some examinations of conscience to check out, they may just bring
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Why It’s Good When Evil Comes to Light
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Here we are again learning how the leadership in the Church has wounded it’s faithful, and again has tried to cover it up. We also have a pope that is accused of covering it up and turning a blind eye. While everyone is due a just trial and is innocent until proven guilty (in America),
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The 7 Deadly Sins as Jane Austen Characters
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a young woman (or man!) in possession of good taste in literary must be a Jane Austen fan. We love the timelessness of the stories and how the themes are still relevant to us, two hundred years after their initial publications. As the daughter of an Anglican minister,
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Redeem Your Vision from the Effects of the Porn Culture
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Chances are either you or someone you know has been affected by pornography. Chances are even greater still that even if you have never struggled or have never known someone who has struggled with pornography, you suffer from the far-reaching effects it has on culture. Both men and women suffer from addictions to pornography and
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You Need This “Opposite of God” Examen for Your Lenten Confession
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A little while ago, someone I know remarked to me, “Sometimes I think I’m the opposite of God.” This guy is not the overly anxious, “I’m worried I might be possessed” type. In fact, he seems to be the ordinary guy in the pew who seeks holiness and finds joy in his faith. I asked
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Here’s the One Lenten Book You Really Should Have Read by Now
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Although Little Sins Mean a Lot by Elizabeth Scalia (a.k.a. The Anchoress) was published in the Spring of 2016, it is one of those books that comes highly recommend for the penitential season. After all, there is no better time to read about sins and what they do to our soul than during Lent. So,
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7 Biblical Facts About Temptation That Will Boggle Your Mind
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Temptation is one of those pesky facts of life we have to deal with because of the Fall (thanks a bunch, Adam and Eve). But do you find yourself tempted all the time? Do you struggle to be rid of those annoying temptations? Don’t give into despair because you’re experiencing temptation. Instead, fight them head
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10 surprisingly good effects of temptations
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Do you find yourself tempted all the time? How can you be rid of your temptations? How do you know when to fight or when to flee from these thoughts towards sin? Don’t despair or be afraid because you’re experiencing temptation! Instead, tackle temptations. Resisting temptation can strengthen the soul, encourage a greater relationship with God,
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5 Ways You Can Definitely Screw Up Your Confession
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Because of poor catechesis or any number of other reasons, you might not be making the best confession possible. And that’s a problem…especially if it means you aren’t receiving the grace of the sacrament. So, here are five not uncommon ways that one might fall short of a good confession. 1. Confessing only venial
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