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Distrust of the Church and the Malady of Suspicion

The origins, causes, of Catholics’ distrust of the Church; and the real story behind it

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The Media Is Buzzing About Aliens. Christians Shouldn’t Buy It.

The headlines lately sound like a trailer for a sci-fi reboot. Here’s the reality, as I see itREAD NOW

Hooked on Headlines - The Devil’s Bid For Your Attention

Attention wins markets. The Devil knows that too. Here’s why Catholics must resist the lie that information is power, and awareness is a virtue

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Why Catholics Distrust the Church - The Real Story!

Why are so many people losing trust in the Catholic Church, and what is the TRUE origin of this crisis of trust and faith?

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Do Aliens Exist? The Catholic Response

Exploring UFOs, angels and demons, scripture and theology to find out where faith and reason guide us in answer to this intriguing question of the ages. (Chat about it!)

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Do Aliens Exist? Conversation with Patrick Abbot

Do aliens exist? Does the subject shape or inform religion? We discuss it through a Catholic prism.

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