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Archive for April 23rd, 2008

THE BLUES BROTHERS

Posted in Humor, Music, Television/Movies on April 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »

I was a young adult, 20-21 years old in 1980, and I thought this was a magical film. Little did I know that in 2008, it would still remain a favorite. Always somewhat embarrassed by the language at times, it had the comedy, action and music that tickled the funny bone, pumped the adrenaline, and [...]

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Wednesday, 5th Week of Easter

Posted in Homilies, Religion on April 23, 2008 | No Comments »

The reading from Acts sets the stage before the Church’s first council. Gentiles had become believers and yet the matter of circumcision was hindering their entry into the Church. Pharisees who had accepted Christ believed that one had to become Jewish prior to becoming Christian. Paul and Barnabas came to Jerusalem to [...]

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Nicholas Freeman 7/5/1990 - 4/1/2008

Posted in Obituaries on April 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »

FREEMAN NICHOLAS PATRICK FREEMAN (Age 17) On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, of Springfield, VA, beloved son of Stephen and Cecilia Freeman; brother of Kenneth, Matthew, Elena, Mary, and Juliana Freeman. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Friends may call at FAIRFAX MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA [...]

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FAITH, BAPTISM & BABIES

Posted in Anti-Catholicism, Apologetics, Bigotry, Cults, Religion, Religious Instruction on April 23, 2008 | No Comments »

Steven says: The New Testament teaches one must be a penitent believer to be baptized (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:36-38). Babies do not meet these conditions.
Here is my response:
Dear Steven,
It was well after the Reformation that certain groups of Christians (separated from the Catholic Church) stopped baptizing small children. The problem was that while mention [...]

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FALSE RELIGIONS, THE POPE & THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Posted in Adult Instructions, Anti-Catholicism, Apologetics, Bigotry, Catholic News, Christianity, Cults, Eucharist, Papacy, Priesthood, Religion, Religious Instruction, Right to Life, Sexuality on April 23, 2008 | No Comments »

Discussion Between John Sheahan & Father Joe Jenkins

JOHN:  If it has always been taught that the Catholic church contains all the theological truths and is necessary for salvation, why is it that the pope is visiting with ecumenical leaders, worshiping in mosques and embracing false religions?
FATHER JOE:  The Catholic faith does indeed insist that all salvation [...]

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