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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…
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The Womb of Creation and the Breath of God
When we profess in the Nicene Creed that the Holy Spirit is “the Lord and Giver of Life,” we are not merely affirming that He creates. We are confessing that wherever divine life appears, the Holy Spirit has already been there. Before there was light, before there were stars, before Adam drew his first breath,…
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Genesis 3:15, Jerome, and the Woman Who Crushes the Serpent
Some Protestants claim that Catholics invented Marian doctrine by mistranslating Genesis 3:15. The accusation usually goes like this: St. Jerome changed the Bible from “he shall crush your head” to “she shall crush your head” in order to force Mary into the text. That charge sounds powerful. It is also historically shallow. The truth is…
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Rosemary and the Blessed Virgin Mary: The Beautiful Catholic Tradition Behind the “Rose of Mary”
Among the many plants that have become associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout Christian history, few are as beloved as rosemary. Its fragrant evergreen leaves, delicate blue flowers, and enduring symbolism have made it a cherished plant in Catholic homes, monasteries, and Marian gardens for centuries. Although Sacred Scripture never mentions rosemary by name,…
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Why Does the San Damiano Cross Look So Different?
Have you ever wondered why the San Damiano Cross looks so different from most crucifixes? This is the famous cross before which Saint Francis of Assisi prayed in the small, deteriorating church of San Damiano. According to the earliest Franciscan tradition, while Francis knelt before the image, Christ spoke to him: “Francis, go and repair…
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Our Lady’s Little Beetle: The Catholic Story Behind the Ladybug
The ladybug is one of the smallest and most familiar creatures in nature. Its bright red wings and gentle appearance have delighted children and gardeners for generations. Yet behind its common name lies an old Catholic tradition connecting this humble insect with the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to a story passed down in medieval Europe,…
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The Marian History of Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a deeply Marian origin. Its very name recalls the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady, Queen of the Angels. The Franciscan beginning On August 2, 1769, the Franciscan missionary Father Juan Crespí and the expedition of Gaspar de Portolá reached a river in Southern California. August 2 was traditionally associated…
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Does God Ignore the Prayers of Husbands Who Mistreat Their Wives?
Many Christians have heard that God answers prayer, but few realize that Scripture also teaches there are circumstances in which our prayers can be hindered. One of the most sobering examples is found in God’s warning to husbands. A Warning Every Christian Husband Should Read St. Peter writes: “Ye husbands likewise, dwell with them according…
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The Sin of Presumption: Expecting Heaven Without Conversion
“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” — Philippians 2:12 (Douay-Rheims) Many people assume that because God is loving and merciful, everyone will eventually be saved regardless of how they live. Others believe they can spend their lives in serious sin and simply repent at the last moment. While God’s mercy is infinite, this…
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The Catholic Monk Who First Wrote the Name “Jehovah”
Many people are surprised to learn that the form “Jehovah” was first written by a Catholic scholar during the Middle Ages. The earliest known use of this spelling is generally attributed to the Dominican friar Raymond Martin (Raymundus Martini) in his work Pugio Fidei (“The Dagger of Faith”), written around AD 1270. In the Hebrew…