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Catholic Homilies, Protestant Sermons, Discussion Board

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28th February

Rules of Engagement

1. Stay on topic
2. Uphold the dignity of the other people in the forum
3. Cite your sources

Topic

This forum is a place for both Catholics and Protestants to share their respective homilies or sermons, and then to have a discussion about the content within each.

Questions to Consider

Who is giving the homily or sermon, what is their background?

What is the goal of the homily or sermon, is it faithful to the teaching of Jesus Christ?

Historically, what have homilies in the Catholic Church taught, and what have sermons in the Protestant churches taught, and why?

What are the similarities and differences between Catholic homilies and Protestant sermons?

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Converting to Catholicism

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21st December

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Topic

Converting to Catholicism

Questions to Consider

Why do you think many intellectuals have converted to the Catholic faith? (Peter Kreeft, Scott Hahn, and historically John Henry Newman)

What is the main reason people convert to Catholicism?

Are there historical facts that most people overlook on this topic?

Where does Scripture play into the story of most converts?

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Scooter Crash Dead Ahead (I)

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9th December

December 9th 2011

What happens when our life is swept out from underneath our feet, literally? Find out today from Stephanie in Wisconsin as she dives into that question along the banks of Lake Michigan. Her questions to God will lead to great insight into the human longing of the soul. Why me God, why me?



Germany, Deustchland, Shares a Catholic Story

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7th December

December 7th 2011 ~ The Catholic faith is universally oriented toward encountering the risen Christ on every continent of this earth, including the ‘digital continent.’ Young and old alike can take real fundamental steps toward a dialogue with the creator of the universe through and encounter with these ‘one billion Catholic stories.’ Perhaps you have always wanted to share your story of encounter with Catholicism, if that is true, then this website is the best online platform to accomplish your goal. First step, e-mail [email protected] to make it happen. Blessings



Polish Love, Irish Heart, a Home Away From Home

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6th December

December 6th 2011 ~ The IONA Chaplaincy is a multi-denominational Chaplaincy at the University College Cork. It has provided a place where young Catholics can come together and share ideas, issues, and struggles in the Faith. It is also the LAUNCHING PAD for where “Walk for the Faith” began and is where retreats and religious groups meet to promote the Catholic Faith to students of all nationalities. Share your Irish story with Irish Steve, e-mail [email protected] to find out how.



Dutch Agnostic Turned Religious Brother - Br. Luuk O.P.

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4th December

December 5th 2011 ~ A mechanical engineer who grew up in the Netherlands with no exposure to the Faith discerned his way into the religious life as a Dominican brother. Hear more…

Science cannot show how something comes from nothing.
Science cannot show how life came from non-life.
Science cannot show how a human being has self-consciousness, free will, and rationality - the factors of a soul.

Evolution is still consistent with Genesis Chapter 1. Only three times does God ‘Create’ out of nothing: verse 1, 21, 27. The three jumps that the Theory of Evolution cannot account for?… the ‘supernatural’ interventions written about in Genesis 1:1, 21, 27. It’s a beautiful complementarity, Faith and Reason.

If Jesus Christ is the truth, and he reveals himself, it will not be contradictory to scientific truths or natural truths.



The Story of Mount Melleray Abbey- Fr. Dennis

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2nd December

December 3rd 2011 ~ Wherever you are living in the world, what has been your experience with the reality of living out the Catholic faith in the world? In case you are unaware of Ireland’s story, take a listen to ‘Irish Steve’s’ wonderful journalism from the Emerald Isle across the pond. Do you have a story to share in Ireland?
••• If so, e-mail [email protected] to figure out how
Till next time, the OneBillionStories.com team



Catholic Youth in Ireland

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1st December

December 2nd 2011 ~ Meet Leoni, whome I first met after Mass at Mount Mellory, the Trappist Abbey in Munster, Co. Waterford, Ireland. We were able to meet a second time on my way through to Middletown and talked about the Faith in Ireland and her time in Medjugore, Bosnia. Her mother is the best! And I was so happy and fortunate to meet both of them twice! May the Catholic Youth of Ireland bring forth a reform of fidelity to Christ and the Catholic faith. Onward we roll for the mission!



One Billion Stories, CatholicTV Episode 11

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1st December

December 1st 2011 ~ We’ve made it to December, God is good….all the time. May we continue on in prayer for the mystical body’s presence on the ‘digital continent.’ May we not be afraid of the dialogues that await us. Who will be God’s heralds?



Chatin’ with Fr. David-UCC Chaplain

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30th November

November 30th 2011 ~ What is happening right now in 2011 with the Catholic faith in Ireland? Does anyone have an insight into the current situation? Everyday, video missionary, Steve Seguin, continues to find answers to these questions, including this discussion with Fr. David in Cork. May the faith in Ireland see renewal and prosperity moving forward, let us lift the Emerald Isle up in prayer on this day. For that island of Catholic history now needs a life raft of prayers from the world. God Bless You.