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There is far more to being Catholic…
…than Real Catholics[TM] know. A loud subculture in the Church has, for far too long, reduced what it means to be a Real Catholic[TM] to
Have you considered going solar?
Back in November 2024, we decided to take the plunge and get 15 solar panels on our roof. The system went live on November 25
C.S. Lewis Nails it
This inexorably reminds me of C.S. Lewis’ description of the Uncle Screwtape’s Hell: “We must picture Hell as a state where everyone is perpetually concerned
Dive into the Sheavings
Disgust is Not Enough
Here’s something you don’t read every day. The Middle East Media Research Institute reports the following: Media Uproar Following Egyptian Mufti’s Fatwa on Companions of the Prophet Muhammad Being Blessed by Drinking His Urine An uproar in the Egyptian media followed the recent publication of a book by Egyptian Mufti
The Sacrament of the Eucharist: Communion
St. Paul tells us, “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10:16). But American piety tends to have a strong isolationist streak. And
Cautionary Tales
As a convert to the Catholic Faith, I naturally want to see others embrace it as well. But when I talk with folks who want to be Catholic I often find myself repeating Jesus’ counsel to “Count the cost.” Why? One thing that concerns me about converts, especially from Protestantism,
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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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