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Just Exactly Where is the Church Anyway?, Part 4
Given all that we have discussed previously, the question then arises, “Does it not matter if you are Catholic?” On the contrary, it matters greatly.
Just Exactly Where is the Church Anyway?, Part 3
Continuing our discussion from yesterday, it will naturally be noted that union with the Roman Pontiff is, for Protestants and Orthodox, imperfect. Just so. But
Just Exactly Where is the Church Anyway?, Part 2
Yesterday, we asked if there is a more balanced picture that reverences both Unam Sanctam and Lumen Gentium as authentic magisterial teaching? Yes. To find it, let’s begin with
Dive into the Sheavings
Sadie Hawkins and Lent
When I was in high school, every February saw the annual ritual of “Sadie Hawkins Day.” Sadie Hawkins was a character in the old cartoon strip “L’il Abner” who took things into her own hands when it came to datin’, courtin’ and all the rest of the male/female frou-frou that
Death and Laughter
“If April showers bring May flowers,” I asked my four-month-old son as he lay on my chest, “what do May flowers bring?” I waited for a reply but four-month-olds are uncommonly reticent about speaking, so finally I was compelled to answer my own riddle. “Pilgrims!” I cried with glee. My
God’s Shocking Mercy
Most Catholics have heard of St. Faustina. It was to her that Jesus entrusted the revelation of the Divine Mercy, a form of piety that has done nothing but grow in popularity over the past few decades, especially since it was clearly beloved by her fellow Pole, Karol Wojtyla, who
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About Mark Shea
Greetings! I’m Mark P. Shea, a Catholic author and blogger who’s also done a spot of podcasting and even acting here and there, as well as radio and TV work. My latest book, The Church’s Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching was published in September 2020 by New City Press. Other works include By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition (Ignatius), Mary, Mother of the Son, This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence (Christendom), and Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible as the First Christians Did (Basilica), Salt and Light: The Commandments, the Beatitudes, and a Joyful Life (Servant), The Heart of Catholic Prayer: Rediscovering the Our Father and the Hail Mary (Our Sunday Visitor) and The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ (Servant).
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