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The Earling Exorcism: Father Theophilus Riesinger’s 23-Day Battle in Iowa
The extraordinary case of Emma Schmidt, the claims preserved by witnesses, and the victory that belongs to Jesus Christ alone. In 1928, inside a secluded convent near Earling, Iowa, a Capuchin priest began a solemn exorcism that would become one of the most widely discussed cases of alleged demonic possession in American Catholic history. The…
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No, the Eye in the Triangle Is Not Automatically “Illuminati”
That mysterious eye above the altar has a much more Christian meaning than social media would have you believe. Walk into an old Catholic church and look up. You may see an eye enclosed within a triangle, surrounded by clouds or brilliant rays of light. It might appear above the high altar, inside a dome,…
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Becoming Like Little Children in a World That Celebrates Self
Matthew 18:3 and the Catholic Church Today “Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 18:3 (Douay-Rheims) We live in an age that celebrates self-expression, personal autonomy, and the belief that truth is whatever we decide it to be. Modern…
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Beneath Her Mercy: What Christianity’s Oldest Surviving Marian Prayer Reveals About the Early Church
Long before Gothic cathedrals, medieval rosaries, Renaissance Madonnas, or the great Marian shrines of Europe, Christians were already turning to the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer. One of the clearest witnesses to this ancient devotion is a short Greek prayer commonly known by its Latin title, Sub Tuum Praesidium—“Under Thy Protection.” Preserved on a damaged…
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Did Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich See Martin Luther in Hell?
According to some published accounts of the mystical visions attributed to Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774–1824), she was shown the spiritual consequences of division within Christ’s Church. In these accounts, Emmerich reportedly saw Martin Luther among the condemned and was shown that his rejection of the unity and authority of the Catholic Church had grave…
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Can Christians Sacrifice Christ Again? Can We Really Eat Jesus?
One of the most common objections to the Catholic faith is: “You can’t sacrifice Christ again. You can’t eat Jesus.” Both claims misunderstand what Scripture teaches about the Eucharist. Christ Is Not Sacrificed Again Catholics do not believe Christ is sacrificed repeatedly. Scripture is clear that Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary was offered once for all:…
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To All Christian Brethren
Lust is one of the most destructive sins against purity. It has led countless souls away from God because it distorts His beautiful gift of human sexuality into an object of selfish pleasure. Scripture repeatedly warns us to guard both our hearts and our eyes. Sadly, it has become increasingly common to see immodest clothing…
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Did the Protestant Reformation Lead to Modern Atheism? A Catholic Perspective
“Every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate.” — Matthew 12:25 (Douay-Rheims) The Protestant Reformation was one of the most significant events in Christian history. It reshaped Western civilization, fractured the visible unity of Christendom, and forever altered the relationship between Scripture, authority, and tradition. Yet one question is rarely asked: Did the Reformation…
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The Devil’s Favorite Weapon: Doubt
The devil rarely begins by asking you to reject God outright. His strategy is far more subtle. He whispers, “Tomorrow.” He tells you you’re too tired, too distracted, too discouraged, or too unworthy to pray today. And if he can persuade you to delay long enough, he often doesn’t need to convince you to stop…
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A Simple Roadmap to Show That Jesus Is God
Before anyone responds with insults or accusations, let us slow down and examine what Scripture actually says about Jesus Christ. This is not merely a disagreement about words. The identity of Jesus is at the heart of the Christian faith. Is Jesus a created angel, as Jehovah’s Witnesses teach, or is He the eternal Son…