Kenneth Michaels, Author at Catholicsay

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November 14, 2019

This is why You Should Never Receive Communion in the Hand Again According to an Exorcist

This is what the Devil Says About Those Who Receive Communion in the Hand Father Gabriele Amorth was the official exorcist of the Holy See for decades, until his death…

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November 13, 2019

Belief in God Makes More Sense Than Your Mind-Bending Atheism

I was recently in a conversation about science and religion with a stranger in a coffee shop. It was part of a lecture series put on by a few friends…

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November 12, 2019

Fr. Mitch Pacwa Denounces Idol Worship at Amazon Synod: “We’re Not Stupid – This Is An Idol”

EWTN’s Fr. Mitch Pacwa had some strong words regarding the Amazon Synod. On his latest episode of Scripture & Tradition, the Jesuit priest and talk show host addressed the “major…

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November 12, 2019

The “mother Church” of all Catholic Churches is surprisingly not St Peters Basilica

Hint: It is NOT St. Peter’s Basilica. Even though St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is now the primary church where the pope celebrates Mass, it is not the pope’s…

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November 8, 2019

Why do Eastern Christians use leavened bread for the Eucharist?

The answer is rooted in the past and the rich symbolism that it provides. Responding to Jesus’ command to “do this in remembrance of me,” the Catholic Church has continually…

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November 8, 2019

If we end up in purgatory after we die, how long will we be there?

The good news is that purgatory is only temporary, a preparation that leads directly to Heaven. How long does purgatory last? The Catholic Church speaks sparingly about the final state…

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Prayers Prayers to Jesus

November 7, 2019

A powerful prayer to defeat the work of Satan

There is a spiritual battle around us and we must fight. St. Paul famously wrote in his letter to the Ephesians, “For we are not contending against flesh and blood,…

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November 4, 2019

4 Saintly prayers for a happy death

Even the saints prayed for a happy death. As humans, we naturally do not seek out death, especially unexpected deaths. Most of us would prefer to die in our sleep,…

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November 2, 2019

You probably don’t know what’s really scary about hell, PS – not the fire

An eternal fire is nothing compared to this haunting feature. A common image of Hell presents us with a vision of souls burning alive for all eternity. However, this image…

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November 2, 2019

Did Padre Pio’s intercession save my dying husband’s soul?

I am convinced the saint was present in my husband’s hospital room, interceding for him. God alone, I say, can enlighten the soul with his grace and show that soul…

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November 2, 2019

What is the priest saying at Mass that you can’t hear?

Sometimes certain prayers are exchanged silently, or in low tones, between the priest and God. For much of the Church’s history many of the priest’s prayers at Mass were inaudible…

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November 2, 2019

The spiritual meaning of the Virgin Mary’s name

The Blessed Mother was named “Mary,” a significant name in the ancient world. After her birth (celebrated liturgically on September 8) the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary decided to…

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November 2, 2019

The powerful devotion of the three Hail Marys

The custom started in Germany in the 13th century, and it was beloved by many saints, including St. John Bosco. Among the devotions to Our Lady, there is one that…

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November 2, 2019

Why All Souls Day was established by this Benedictine monk

St. Odilo of Cluny directed all his monks to pray for the souls in purgatory on the day following All Saints Day. All Souls Day has a fascinating history, one…

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November 1, 2019

Was Adam really dumbstruck by a silly little talking snake?

Or was there something more menacing in the Garden of Eden? We have all seen the paintings. Adam and Eve, naked in the Garden of Eden, conversing with a tiny…

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