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The article discusses the importance of focusing on the common threads that bind us together during election season, rather than succumbing to apocalyptic thinking. It highlights the U.S. bishops' document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," which emphasizes the role of citizens in participating in democracy and pursuing the common good. The article encourages readers to get involved in local politics, build diverse communities, and work towards the betterment of society. It also urges readers to avoid divisive rhetoric and media narratives, and instead engage in spiritual discernment and peaceful voting. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the changes in the Catholic Church following the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. It emphasizes that being Catholic is not just about attending church, but about sharing the good news and working towards a just society, promoting peace, and respecting all lives. The article also mentions the upcoming Jubilee Year in 2025, which Pope Francis is urging Catholics to prepare for by revisiting the four major documents from Vatican II. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of understanding the concept of the church as the whole assembly and embracing the idea that all people of good will are part of God's people. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses about the views of the author on being commented as a woman without Plans for future or retirement. Topics of discussion includes the author lived without plans for future but managed to get a masters degree and have written couple of books. It discusses about Philo was an older contemporary of Jesus and lived in Alexandria, Egypt and is a Man with a Plan. She discusses about taking her ninety year old mother to the Catholic campus.

The article examines how the New Year provides the opportunity for Catholics to examine their spiritual progress. Topics discussed include the concept of beginner's mind wherein possibilities abound in the beginning and the holy transformation that occurs when an individual recognizes God's grace. The open-heartedness of the magi whose story is commemorated during Epiphany, the first Sunday of the new year, is then mentioned.

The article discusses the minimum requirements of being a good Catholic. It includes attending Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation, confession of sins, receiving the holy communion once during the Easter season, observation of fasting and abstinence, and keeping holy the holy days of obligation.

The article discusses the author's experience of living a life of single blessedness. She recalls that it was during the second grade when she first felt the stirrings of her vocation. The author explains that she did not give up thoughts of having a husband; the reality is that she never had any thoughts of having a husband. She relates that solitude has its own benefits and that being a single Catholic does not mean one cannot be happy and complete.

The article offers guidelines in purchasing the right Bible. It discusses Catholic Bibles in comparison with Protestant Bibles, Children's Bibles, and Specialty Bibles, recommending the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) if one wants to have only one Bible. It also explores the importance of selecting Bibles based on the translation used.

The author questions why some documents about the early years of Saint Mary were excluded in the Bible that could offer more information about her and her courage to say yes to God. She notes that the Scriptures introduced Mary at the Annunciation but it does not tell what factors that influence her to speak to an angel, explain incarnation and have the courage to accept a celestial plan. She adds that nearly half of more than 60 manuscripts were not included in the New Testament.

The article discusses the complicated history of the book of Sirach, which is called Ecclesiasticus in the Catholic Bible. The book's foreword mentions that with the loss of the original Hebrew manuscript, all that is known is a Greek translation of "the Wisdom of the Son of Sirach." Materials in Greek were given deuterocanonical status which were considered inspired texts but not appearing in the Jewish Scripture. Sirach is quoted by Clement of Rome, Polycarp, Irenaeus, and Tertullian.

The article cites instances in the Bible that describe the idea of sanctuary. Two divine sanctuaries mentioned in the Bible are Noah's ark and the Tent of Meeting created by Moses for God. For the Israelites who settled into the promised land, the sanctuary is a place of refuge for the unlucky perpetrators of accidental homicide. The sanctuary cities of refuge functioned for Israelites, resident aliens and strangers. In present day, Catholic leaders propose the creation of zones of shelter and protection within parishes for undocumented people.

The author discusses the possible outcome of supplying a retroactive halo to the protagonists in the Bible. He believes that halo can blind Catholics from the reality of the women and men in the Bible. He argues that when Catholics christen everything biblical heroes say and do, they open their selves to some really dangerous theology. That is, it can lead to religious abuse which often comes from taking a few legitimate words from scripture and using them to perverse ends.

The author reflects on the Gospel of John. He shares that Catholics generally prefer the easy darkness despite the coming of light into the world because, as bad as darkness can be, it is personally less demanding of Catholics. He states that with light come clarity, truth, hope and whole constellations of possibility Catholics cannot imagine while still engulfed in the dark. He observes that darkness inhabits a cell in each Catholic according to the doctrine of sin.

The author asserts that the word of God in the Bible is something that could change one's life. She calls it a source of consolation and healing, which can guide anybody in discerning their future choices. In observance of the Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church on Catechetical Sunday on September 21, 2008, the church is inviting Catholics to spend 2009 growing in understanding and intimacy with the Bible. She recommends support sources for those who are ready to study the Bible.

The author offers insights on the discovery of divine mysteries in gospel parables. He advises Catholics to be wary of projecting the spirit of judgment into religious sources. He notes that the knowledge of divine mysteries comes only to a few people. He adds that Jesus' parables are keys to a long corridor of doors opening onto the reign of God.

The article focuses on the stand of Catholics with regards to protecting the environment. It is mentioned that not all people who are religious feel the need that they have to save the environment, as there are fundamentalists who believe that God does not need the help from us in order to protect the environment. The story of the great flood where Noah saved other animals is also discussed as a way of letting us know that God wants us to save other species and the environment.

The article focuses on the tendency of Catholics to worship statues and sacred images despite the prohibition of worshiping idols stated in the Bible. Scripture scholars interpret the commandment as forbidding the worship of false gods and not the graven images. The author notes that sacred images is only a window for prayer and reflection and a passage rather than the destination. She stresses that the commandment refers to the allegiance with other gods.

The article reflects on the capability of the prophets' teachings to lift up the dried up spirits of Catholics. It mentions that Elijah and Elisha roamed Israel to heal the sick, call down fire and drought, multiply food for the hungry and raise the dead. It notes that the writings of Ezekiel were not ideal for personal prayer but became the prophet of the Pentecost after he prophesized the Word of God with the dead. It argues that Catholics need the Word of God like the way they need food, clothing and shelter.

Focuses on the implications of the lack of anticipation of Catholics in celebrating Pentecost. Ways to commemorate the event; Traditional portrayal of Pentecost in the book of Acts; Reasons behind the decline in the number of artists using Pentecost as a subject after the Renaissance period.

Compares the attitude of human beings with animals in terms of following the greater authority. Similarities between foreign holy men and ponies in the scripture according to the Book of Numbers; Need for Roman Catholics to follow and commit to the word of God; Kinds of temptations that affect the basic instincts of man.

Reflects on the ability of Jesus Christ to heal people and make them whole. Implication of one's faith in Christ; Views of Catholics on the healing power of Jesus Christ; Popularity of the story of blind Bartimaeus among the New Testament healing narratives.

Focuses on the celebration of the Exaltation or the Triumph of the Cross in the Catholic Church. Differences in the design of the cross; History of the cross; Significance of the celebration to Catholics.

Discusses the relation of the crisis experienced by Jesus Christ in chapter six of the Gospel of John and the personal crisis experienced by a sick person. Overview of the chapter; Details on the personal crisis experienced by sick people; Views of Catholic theologians on crisis.

Presents an article which deals with the distinction between Catholics and Protestant denominations. Relations between Protestants and Catholics; Description of the effort of a college freshman to evangelism his Protestant friends.

The article gives advice on whether it is important to read the Bible from start to finish. Topics discussed include reason the kamikaze method of reading the Bible is discouraged, comparison between the Jewish Bible and the Catholic Bible in terms of the Old Testament, and downside of lectionary-based study of the Bible.

The article discusses the challenges and rewards of seeking and sustaining a Catholic community. Topics discussed include efforts to bridge the Christian divide in eucharistic celebrations and the challenges of navigating the path between prayers, practices, and principles. The love of God extended by children and a personal involvement in an "online" parish brought together by communication technology are mentioned.