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From Father Joe: Navigating Faith

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Navigating Faith: Sola Scriptura and the Three-Legged Stool in Catholic Theology In the tapestry of Christian beliefs, the concept of "Sola Scriptura," championed by many Protestant traditions, asserts the exclusive authority of the Bible in matters of faith and practice. However, within the...

Pastoral Pearls: Acceptance

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

Acceptance doesn’t mean giving in or giving up; it means giving all – your hopes, sorrows, worries – to God” ~ from “Acceptance Therapy” by Lisa Engelhardt Acceptance is such an interesting concept. It seems so easy, right? But , I sometimes find it to...

Pastoral Pearls: Tolerance

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“Tolerance isn't about not having beliefs. It's about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.” ~ Timothy Keller Thursday, November 16 is National Tolerance Day.  On the National Days Calendar sites I found tolerance described in these ways...

Pastoral Pearls: Listening Skills

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Listening is being able to BE CHANGED by the other person. ~ Alan Alda I would say I listen. But then I have to stop and think. When have I felt changed by the person I was listening to?  That’s what usually happens in those truly meaningful conversations – I allow my self to...

Advent: Less Hectic, More Holy

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ADVENT: LESS HECTIC, MORE HOLY for Adults, Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Singles, etc. At the end of this month begins the season of Advent, and now is the time to reflect upon what Advent means to each of us. As life gets busier, louder and more insistent, it becomes increasingly...

From Father Joe: The Danger of Indifferentism

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The Danger of Indifferentism: Defending the Faith In a world marked by religious diversity and increasing secularism, the concept of indifferentism has gained prominence, causing concern within the Catholic Church. Indifferentism is a theological and philosophical perspective that suggests that...

Pastoral Pearls: The Autumn Face of God

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“Autumn scatters the seeds that will bring new growth in the spring… this hopeful notion that Living is hidden in the Dying is surely enhanced by the visual glories of Autumn. What artist would ever have painted a season of dying with such a vivid palette…”  ~...

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