Monthly Archives: March 2012

On the Frequency of Confession

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Paul Wharton

A previous post about 14 misconceptions that some people have about the sacrament of reconciliation has generated discussion about the frequency of coming to the sacrament. The Church obliges us to come to the sacrament at least once a year. … Continue reading →

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Desolation: One of The Seven Last Words of Christ – IV

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[Since the 16th century preachers Christians have made reflecting on The Seven Last Words of Jesus a part of a lenten preparation to celebrate Easter.  The “words” are actually sentences: three from the Gospel of Luke; three from the Gospel … Continue reading →

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Entrusting: One of The Seven Last Words of Christ – III

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[Since the 16th century preachers Christians have made reflecting on The Seven Last Words of Jesus a part of a lenten preparation to celebrate Easter.  The “words” are actually sentences: three from the Gospel of Luke; three from the Gospel … Continue reading →

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Assurance: One of The Seven Last Words of Christ – II

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[Since the 16th century preachers Christians have made reflecting on The Seven Last Words of Jesus a part of a lenten preparation to celebrate Easter.  The “words” are actually sentences: three from the Gospel of Luke; three from the Gospel … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness: One of The Seven Last Words of Christ – I

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[Since the 16th century preachers Christians have made reflecting on The Seven Last Words of Jesus a part of a lenten preparation to celebrate Easter.  The “words” are actually sentences: three from the Gospel of Luke; three from the Gospel … Continue reading →

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R is for Repentance

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[This story] comes from Africa and was told by Festo Kivengere (former Anglican Archbishop of Kigezi, Uganda, and leader of the African Enterprise evangelistic team) in Decision magazine. He says, “My uncle, the chief, was sitting in court one day … Continue reading →

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TODAY is: Feast of the Annunciation of Blessed Virgin Mary: After the Angel Leaves by Phil Ware

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[Whenever the Feast of the Annunciation falls on a Sunday like this year, this feast is celebrated on Monday.   Many Roman Catholics believe that Protestants do not have an appreciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  This article by a … Continue reading →

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A Parable About the King by Beth Moore

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[There will be Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday and Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm at Sacred Heart Churches in Bluefield and Princeton respectively.  Visiting priests will be present to provide an opportunity to celebrate God’s love and mercy.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Confessional Chuckles on a Silly Saturday

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Paul Wharton

[The vitriol and venom one finds so readily on the Internet is an unfortunate, but sad reality. On most Saturdays I have been taking a light-hearted approach about what I post. But in this age when many Catholics are taking … Continue reading →

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Sorry about the technical difficulties.

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Paul Wharton

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