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The Immaculate Virgin Conception of the Virgin Mary

In my book Important Dates in the Lives of Jesus and Mary, I conclude that the true date of the Immaculate Conception was November 8th. In my booklet The Virginity of Jesus and Mary, I discuss the dogma of the … Continue reading

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Turkeys on the church lawn

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I stopped by my parish church today (Friday) for brief prayer in front of the Eucharist. On the way in to the chapel, I saw about a half dozen turkeys grazing on the lawn. They were unfazed by my approach. … Continue reading

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Which Persons are Members of the One True Church?

Which Persons are Members of the One True Church? 1. The Three Persons of the Trinity, including Jesus with his human nature 2. The Blessed Virgin Mary 3. All the souls in Heaven 4. All the souls in Purgatory 5. … Continue reading

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The Grave Sin of Formal Schism by rejecting the Pope

If you decide, in all sincerity, after careful consideration and prayer, in good conscience, that Pope Francis is a heretic and therefore you can no longer offer to God your holy submission to the Supreme Pontiff, nor remain in communion … Continue reading

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God’s Providence confirms Pope Francis as a valid Pope

Our all-knowing merciful God knew from all eternity that this generation would be weak in faith, and that the papacy of Pope Francis would be plagued by doubters, who falsely accuse him of heresy and of being an invalid Pope. … Continue reading

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Most Muslims Are Not Extremists

In Judaism, there are very conservative Hasidic Jews, somewhat less conservative orthodox Jews, as well as moderate and liberal Jews. There are many different versions of Judaism because believers have differing ideas about what it means to be a Jew: … Continue reading

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Weekend Q and A (10-11-14)

You can use the comments in this post to ask me questions on Catholic doctrine or discipline, including any topic discussed in my books and past posts and articles. Please avoid argumentative questions. Only ask me a question if you … Continue reading

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Weekend Q and A (through monday)

This post is an opportunity to ask me any question in Catholic theology. As I’ve stated before, I won’t engage in arguments. The purpose of these posts is learning. Ask me questions if you think that you can learn something … Continue reading

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There are Many Future Saints in the World Today

Every generation has its Saints. But the present generation, or perhaps I should count it as the very next generation, will have more Saints in it than ever before in Church history. This one generation will have more Saints than … Continue reading

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My Current Thinking on Events in the Near Future

Here’s my current thinking on events in the near future: Iran — I believe that Iran has at least one secret nuclear facility, where they are currently enriching uranium to weapon-grade purity. That is why they so readily agreed to … Continue reading

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The universality of salvation and non-Catholics

Pope John Paul II: “Pope John Paul II: “The universality of salvation means that it is granted not only to those who explicitly believe in Christ and have entered the Church. Since salvation is offered to all, it must be … Continue reading

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Should Catholics try to convert Protestants?

Pope Francis to visit Pentecostal church in Italy What might the Pope say to Protestants on the topic of ecumenism and conversion? I think he will say that Protestants can be saved without converting. My point of view on this … Continue reading

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