FAITHLINK: “Three Absolutely Terrifying Visions of Hell; If these Saints’ visions are anything close to the truth, hell is very real and terrible. You don’t want to go there.” – Aletia

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“Yes, hell is real, and for Catholics, it’s existence is a matter of dogma. … The great 16th century saint, Teresa of Avila … describes a vision of a hell she believed God gave her to help her turn away from her sins ….”

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NEWSLINK: “Cardinal Dolan has one minute to read from Bible at Trump inauguration” – CNS/Catholic Philly

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“… In the prayer, #Solomon acknowledges that #God made humankind ‘to govern the world in holiness and righteousness and to render judgment in integrity of heart.’ The king continues by asking God for wisdom, ‘the consort at your throne, and do not reject me from among your children.’ Solomon also pleads with God to send wisdom ‘that she may be

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NEWSLINK: “Siblings arrested in cyberattack that compromised Vatican computers” – CNA

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“… The attack reportedly hacked as many as 18,000 accounts, including computers used by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi at the Pontifical Council for Culture, computers at a #Vatican guest house regularly used by prelates visiting Rome, and thousands of e-mail messages. Vatican officials have not yet commented on the attack, and it is yet unknown to what extent sensitive Vatican information

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FAITHLINK: “Pope Francis at Angelus: Church called to proclaim Christ” – News.Va

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“… ‘The #Church,’ said #PopeFrancis, ‘is in every age called to do that, which John the Baptist did: to show #Jesus to the people, saying, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’”

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FAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1.15.17 – USCCB/NABRV

Historic Bible

“John the Baptist saw #Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world. … I saw the Spirit come down like a Dove from Heaven and remain upon Him. … the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On Whomever you see the Spirit come down and

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FAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings: Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time 1.11.17 – USCCB/NABRV

Historic Bible

“… Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. … [Jesus] approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her … … He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and He drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew Him. Rising very early before dawn, He left and went off to

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FAITHLINK: #Catholic #Mass Readings: The Baptism of the Lord, Monday 1.9.17 – USCCB/NABRV

Historic Bible

“#Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan … … After Jesus was baptized, He came up from the water and behold, the Heavens were opened for Him, and He saw the Spirit of #God descending like a dove and coming upon Him. … a Voice came from the Heavens, saying, ‘This is My Beloved Son, with whom I

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FAITHLINK: “The Chalking of the Doors: An Epiphany Tradition Explained” – 1P5

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“The chalking of the doors is a centuries-old practice throughout the world … an easy tradition to adopt, and a great practice whereby we dedicate our year to #God from its very outset, asking His blessing on our homes and on all who live, work or visit them there. …”

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