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Our society is shaped by our faith and good deeds

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

July 2010
Fr. Anthony Brankin

Homily Text: Maybe I’m getting too sensitive. Maybe it’s encroaching old age. Maybe I’ve been a priest too long. But it is simply amazing how in the popular culture these days—in these days of political correctness it seems to be open season on Catholics—and even on all Christians.

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Why the world must become Catholic

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Most Holy Trinity, May 30, 2010
Fr. Anthony Brankin
Gospel: John 16:12-15. “When the Spirit of truth comes”

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Summary: The Church is the same one that Christ began two thousand years ago. Truth is not relative. Because we believe in something doesn’t make it true. If I believe there are dinosaurs in my bedroom, that does not make it true.

We only partly understand God and his universe. We accept and believe God because He has revealed his truths. If those teachings are true, we must structure our lives around them. Continue Reading…