Tag Archives: Roman Catholic Church

What I Was Then, I Still Am

Posted on January 29, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Apostate Right! So here’s the thing. This term has a negative connotation, and one which has increased over the last two thousand years. The One True Faith was exactly that: faith that one is backing the ‘right’ side. It was … Continue reading →

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My Baptism is Connected to the East-West Schism

Posted on January 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

What Has It to Do With Me? (August 16, 1953) I wrote about the Great Schism, yesterday. Today, I want to visit my own baptism as a Roman Catholic Christian. I wouldn’t have had a say in what my mother … Continue reading →

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Are You an Eastern Orthodox or a Roman Catholic?

Posted on January 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Sign of the Cross Before I was a United Church of Canada preacher’s kid, and way before I became an Anglican server (in my teens), I was baptized Catholic. I even have the certificate to prove it: But I … Continue reading →

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I Reviewed the Past Year, and Decided It Ain’t…

Posted on January 1, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Gospel Truth It’s a strange process, to be sure: you think about all the things that have happened (and, in some cases, are still happening) and you wonder if it’s true, or just another made-up fairytale. How can we … Continue reading →

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The British Press Nicknamed Him “God’s Rottweiler”

Posted on December 31, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Benedict XVI (April 16, 1927 – December 31, 2022) It doesn’t come as a shock to me, personally, but the Catholic world is reeling from the death of the former Pope Benedict XVI. He has been unwell for several years, … Continue reading →

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A Priest Almost Made Americans Overthrow Their Gov’t

Posted on October 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Charles Coughlin (October 25, 1891 – October 27, 1979) Again, there’s nothing new under the sun. American-style fascism was rampant in the 1930’s. At the forefront of the movement was a Roman Catholic priest who was born in Canada. He … Continue reading →

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Can a Legendary Irish Saint Return in the 20th Century?

Posted on September 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Brigid of Kildare (Died February 1, 525 AD) This post started out as a discussion with my daughter, Amy, who disagrees with my assessment that her daughter is the reincarnation of my mother. She said her daughter came with her … Continue reading →

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The Church Gave Explorers a Legal Justification in 1452:

Posted on July 29, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Doctrine of Discovery Yesterday, during Pope Francis’ public mass in Quebec, a banner was raised in silent protest. So, here’s the question: if the Pope rescinds the Doctrine of Discovery (effectively taking away the authority to conquer lands and … Continue reading →

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Every Day, It Feels Like We’re Getting Nearer the End

Posted on April 16, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Four Horsemen During our annual Good Friday get-together, I overheard several discussions among family members of how the cost of everything is skyrocketing. Three couples from one family unit are building homes in the French River area, south of … Continue reading →

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot of the Moon

Posted on March 30, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Fontana di Trevi, Roma The image of the church’s cross is superimposed on the moon to create a shining light for Lent. To me it shows that we are not alone, and that our constant … Continue reading →

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