Monthly Archives: August 2016

Tradition and Authority

Posted on August 30, 2016 by cathapol

Catholic states: In your worldview if one has a different understanding even on eternal matters of truth as in matters of faith and/or doctrine then they are the ones who must be wrong.  That makes YOU the ultimate authority, the pillar and … Continue reading →

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Welcome Dana!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by cathapol

Welcome Dana Acly!   Dana and I go back a few years on the Catholic Debate Forum and BattleACTS.  I’ve always appreciated his contributions and he is a welcome contributor here!AMDG, Scott<<< The CathApol Blog is a portal to the forums … Continue reading →

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The Strange Case of the Pilgrimage Site in a Pennsylvania Ghost Town

Posted on August 27, 2016 by cathapol

I found this to be an interesting article so I thought I would share it. http://www.ncregister.com/blog/joseph-pronechen/church-dedicated-to-the-blessed-virgin-mary-in-near-ghost-town-named-holy-p The CathApol Blog is a portal to the forums hosted by A.C.T.S. the American Catholic Truth Society. http://www.americancatholictruthsociety.com

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Luther on the Eucharist

Posted on August 20, 2016 by cathapol

Many Protestants reject the concept of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ with regard to the Eucharist, or as they refer to it more often “The Lord’s Supper” or “Holy Communion” (we, Catholics, do use those terms too on occasion, … Continue reading →

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Ledecky – Lifelong Catholic

Posted on August 18, 2016 by cathapol

Well, she’s only 19!  Still her whole life has been in the Catholic faith – and that faith is very important to her.  In a recent interview she said:  ““My Catholic faith is very important to me. It always has … Continue reading →

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The Cassock

Posted on August 14, 2016 by cathapol

The cassock is black because it symbolizes that it is no longer the man who became a priest living within it, but Christ who lives within the priest.  He has died to his old self and anything which might separate … Continue reading →

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Simone Biles – Makes Time for Mass

Posted on August 13, 2016 by cathapol

http://aleteia.org/2016/08/07/simone-biles-is-busy-seeking-gold-but-still-manages-to-make-mass/?ru=593998cb83d69a79ecced8abbcc91524  While training for gold, Simone still makes it to Mass and keeps a rosary in her bag, “just in case.”  🙂 Congrats to the Olympic Champion!  Thanks for sharing too! The CathApol Blog is a portal to the forums … Continue reading →

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Abortionist to Pro-Life

Posted on August 10, 2016 by cathapol

This video is well worth the watching… The CathApol Blog is a portal to the forums hosted by A.C.T.S. the American Catholic Truth Society. http://www.americancatholictruthsociety.com

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French Priest Martyred

Posted on August 7, 2016 by cathapol

The first French priest to be martyred since the French Revolution: Pope Francis speaks about “Catholic violence…” However, what is interesting is the Muslim response to the martyrdom of Fr. Hamel. The CathApol Blog is a portal to the forums … Continue reading →

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Ordinal v Ordinary

Posted on August 7, 2016 by cathapol

Written on the 12th Sunday After Pentecost As some of you may know, who have been reading this blog and/or know me, I have a bit of a pet peave over calling this season “Ordinary Time.”  There are so many … Continue reading →

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