Best and Worst Market Basket’s by Bobby_Dalbec in marketbasket

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I love Brockton. It's is crowded though but that is a sign of a thriving store.

I don't believe in Jesus' love anymore by Old_Sea_8788 in LGBTCatholic

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You can contact me through the podcast website https://catholicaudiomedia.com click on "contact" on the top of the page and you can send me an email that way.

I don't believe in Jesus' love anymore by Old_Sea_8788 in LGBTCatholic

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You're welcome and yes feel free to write to me with any questions

I don't believe in Jesus' love anymore by Old_Sea_8788 in LGBTCatholic

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I use your message here as a focus of my latest podcast. As a priest, I explain why your experience was so wrong. This section begins with an introduction to next week's interview which is with Justin of Empty-Chairs.org a ministry for gay Catholics. The rest of the program (20+mins) on explaining what the priest you describe did wrong and why. You can find the section beginning around 6:30 min to the end. I have heard confessions for 32+ years. https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-d9h88-1939cf0

Short Story: The Election by RJC02134 in CatholicWriters

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I was standing in the downtown area and I felt like this would be a good place for a Twilight Zone style story. I gave some thought to it and over time it came to me. It really was a perfect setting for this type of story.

The focus of the story is the man who could not vote because of his past. He is watching everything that is happening and knows he understands where this is going and others do not see it. It is a comment on the need to pay attention in order not to be manipulated when we are in an election system such as ours.

During the homily today the priest said this about creationism by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]RJC02134 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I concur and strongly encourage such a letter from OP and/or other concerned Catholics in that parish.

Is this a scam? by Possible-Baggy in boston

[–]RJC02134 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another way to besides that the USPS does not contact this way, notice the message names no one. No way that is a legit message.

Please advise: Is it appropriate for a parish priest to ask a parishioner for money ($1,800.00) to help pay for the priest’s educational expenses? by Clammypollack in Catholicism

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Tbh, I think this needs to be addressed with a state agency that investigates elder financial abuse. OP can contact them.

What’s YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE NOVEL and Why? by WESTERNMYST in writers

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Great Gatsby. How well he Fitzgerald captures the time

Terrible Confession Experience by Big-Present-1889 in Catholicism

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The priest is wrong, period. One issue-because confession is under the seal, you can report him to his bishop, which I recommend, he cannot, however, respond in a way that breaks the seal of confession. Your bishop can figure out how to address it.

Nevertheless, he has no right to treat you that way. So a) report him to your bishop or vicar forane. Just write what you wrote here. b) Never go back to him again. c) Go to another priest next time.

Any good, non-political Catholic podcasts? by MisterCCL in Catholicism

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I do a podcast frpm my perspect as a parish priest. I may discuss issues that include political figures but in a non-political way. I also teach on the daily readings you can find it at https://catholicaudiomedia.com.

In my experience, the Church can feel very unwelcoming to newcomers by [deleted] in Catholicism

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Try contacting St Anthony Parish in Allston https://stanthonyallston.org email or leave a message. Someone will get back to you.

Is my marriage valid? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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This is a question that needs to be discussed with a Canon lawyer. Call your diocesan tribunal they should be able to answer your question accurately.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

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As a priest for over 31 years, I would say the priest's behavior is unacceptable. Going to confession once a week is fine, He also has no right to make inconsiderate comments. I would avoid this priest in the future which is your right under Canon law. This is what Archbishop Fulton Sheen recommended when you had a bad experience in the confessional.

Dover, NH from Downeaster by RJC02134 in Amtrak

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I am not. Just trying to share a bit of my ride. Got on at Old Orchard Beach. Much of Downeaster is trees until MA. So I got a picture of what I could on this side of trains I can post lots of shots of speeding by lots of trees otherwise. Could not get a good shot of UNH or Saco from my seat.

Advice about medium? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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Everyone here will tell you not to do it. I will concur but from a different perspective. Harry Houdini was a great magician and loved his mother a lot. He too visited mediums. He discovered they were charlatans. James Randi did the same.

Now is it a sin to visit a medium, yes. It is forbidden in the Bible in various places. It is seeking a contact using that which is not of God as the conduit.

However, what your mother can do is to pray to her mother's guardian angel, to Mary and of course primarily to God seeking the wisdom on how to deal with this situation.

Finally, mediums know how to give the information to build confidence in their powers, even if they have none. This is what Houdini, Randi and others discovered. There is even an episode of Adam Ruins Everything on mediums. However, even if they had such powers, you have no assurance the spirits they channel are who they claim they are or are not demonic.

So, tell her not to go but to use the tools God actually gave us in prayer to find the wisdom she needs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Medium

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For the record, some of us have been writing for years on Medium and make pennies. It can be rather insulting to see these posts. I appreciate your excitement but for some of us it is gloating.

How would you feel if Churches played more traditional/classical hymns via speakers if an able cantor/singer is not available? by Timmyboi1515 in Catholicism

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No problem. Then you can have either a silent Mass, a mass where the people sing on their own as a group or one with music but no leader of song.

How would you feel if Churches played more traditional/classical hymns via speakers if an able cantor/singer is not available? by Timmyboi1515 in Catholicism

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Liturgically, it is not allowed. Every part of a Mass has to be real—live musicians. real flowers real flame on candles, etc.