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A Good Reason for Reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church Reply

by • The Theologian (Fr Jose LaBoy) • Tags: , , ,

The famous orator, Cicero, once said that “to not know what occurred before you were born is to always remain a child.” Part of maturing and having a strong identity is to know where you come from, your culture, your values. No one starts from scratch.

This quote from Cicero can be applied to Catholics regarding their faith. More…

You Are What You Preach: the True Identity of the Church 2

by • The Theologian (Fr Jose LaBoy) • Tags: , ,

Isn’t it so easy to judge others by their appearance or let oneself go by first impressions? Many years ago I had an experience that made me think twice before following this natural tendency. I was in the seminary and didn’t really like a certain fellow seminarian. I thought: More…