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A man and woman in a lush garden, with the woman holding an apple out to the man. Both are nude and standing by a tree with intertwining vines, depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The scene is richly colored with greens, browns, and skin tones.

Lest Perhaps we die… The Curious Irony of the USCCB Mass Reading That Has No Perhaps

By John B. Manos | March 2, 2020

The Mass Reading was missing Eve’s words “perhaps we shall die”… what ruinous irony!

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A religious scene with robed figures in vibrant colors like red, blue, and gold. Text reads: "DON'T BE NUMBSTRUCK BY DISSENT AND CONFUSION. BE AWE STRUCK BY GLORY." Depicts a Catholic theme with divine light and heavenly figures."

Numbstruck over Fatima: If you are blaming the Pope, you’re doing it wrong

By John B. Manos | August 7, 2016

Yesterday was First Saturday and the Feast of the Transfiguration. I tend to have a post on First Saturday, and I missed it yesterday, but it gave me a chance to consider something. Things are awful today — in the Church and without. Just look at politics and the shenanigans of the candidates. Worse, look at the inane things…

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Icon depicting Saint Mary of Egypt in a desert landscape, surrounded by monks and religious figures. She is central with a halo, wearing a robe. Text at top reads 'Saint Mary of Egypt' in Cyrillic script."

You should read this: The Life of St. Mary of Egypt

By John B. Manos | March 20, 2013

The Story of Saint Mary of Egypt and Father Zosimas is a perennially rich source of grace for lent. Enjoy reading this with your family this week.

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