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by Leslie Sholly | Feb 3, 2017 | Catholicism, Deep Thoughts, Knoxville, Life Issues, Politics, Uncategorized
Lorelei and I had the opportunity this week to join in a local march in support of refugees and immigrants. This peaceful and patriotic event began in Market Square–Knoxville’s downtown gathering spot–with a silent vigil. Then all of...Newsletter
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"The talking points and platform statements of the two major political parties provide the guidelines that many Christians use to judge things of the Gospel. Simply put, many American Christians have been intellectually formed by our political debates — especially as they are digested and interpreted on television news programs — far more than by immersion in Scripture or the great movements and figures of Christian tradition."
The Gospel of Life – Snakes and Ladders
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The Gospel of Life ayjay All January 2, 2016November 22, 2016 Today is the Feast of Saints Basil & Gregory Nazianzen, which reminds me that some years ago I wanted to write a book for the church that ...2 days ago
Summer is just about over for us and now I don't feel so bad about letting them sleep most of it away.
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Does Your Teen Sleep Until 2PM? Let It Go, Summer Slumber Is Normal
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My little kids used to wake really early. Now, I’ve been awake today for seven hours, and have yet to hear one of my teens even stir.3 days ago
"In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, the pope said the current climate crisis is a call for men and women, especially Christians, to “repent and modify our lifestyles and destructive systems.”"
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Pope Francis: Protecting God’s creation is not optional for Christians
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“We are reaching a breaking point,” the pope wrote in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation.6 days ago
I have developed most of these habits myself, and the author is not exaggerating when she calls them life-changing.
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7 Habits That Have Changed My Life
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We have the great privilege and many opportunities in our life to make a change. We can consciously decide to go in a different direction than the way we7 days ago
One former pro-choice woman's testimony. A sample:![]()
"I was putting the burden of proof on the fetuses to demonstrate to me that they were human. And I was a tough judge."
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How I became pro-life | Jen Fulwiler
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Who is human? Back in college I remember reading about how in certain societies throughout history (I believe in this case it was the Greeks) it was common for parents to abandon unwanted newborns, le...