Forgiving the Unforgivable
Michael Vanderburgh is a people person. A self-described extrovert, he thrives on connection and communication with others, no matter what their backgrounds or particular station in life might be. Case in point: When Vanderburgh sat down with St. Anthony Messenger ...
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Undoing Life’s Knots
Every day, I carry a card among the items in my left pocket. I believe it was a gift from my wife, Kira (who has given me similar wonders through the years). It is a prayer card for Our Lady, ...
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Kingdom of God Term
What does kingdom represent in the Gospels that speak of the "kingdom of God " and the "kingdom of heaven "? What about the expression "The kingdom is at hand " (Mt 3:2 and elsewhere)? Matthew uses "kingdom of heaven ...
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I ‘ve Killed a Lot of People
In the US Navy, I served in Desert Shield/Storm/Provide Comfort and other missions. The commandment says, "Thou shall not murder. " Well, Father, I've killed a lot of people. I'm just trying to make things right with the Lord. I've ...
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Quick Questions and Answers
In simple terms, how can I explain the Trinity to a non-Christian? St. Patrick is said to have used a shamrock to illustrate unity and diversity. Believing in many rival gods and goddesses is very easy. Believing in a single ...
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A Priest Speaks Out about Clergy Sex Abuse
In August 2018, a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report on clerical sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses in the state.
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