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    Participating in another's sin

    The 9 ways we can participate in another's sin are by: 1. counsel 2. command 3. consent 4. provocation 5. praise or flattery 6. concealment 7. participation 8. remaining silent 9. defending the sin committed These all make sense, but particularly regarding #8, if the person is in a...
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    I'm ready

    So, what questions do you have for me?
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    Happy to be Single

    I don't venture in here that often, but I noticed that many of the threads are about looking for a mate. Now, I have absolute respect for those people who God calls to marriage, either now or at some other point in their lives. However, I know that Christ chooses me to stay single/celibate and...
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    So, the Big Guy's Turning 80!

    It's Pope Benedict XVI's 80th birthday this monday, April 16. Let us gather, eat cake and wish our beloved pontiff a joyous and happy birthday! I found this out from whispersintheloggia.blogspot. It also shows where we can send his birthday greetings. Anyone up for a celebration? Maybe...
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    55 day fast? and have a good lent

    My Coptic friend was telling me that instead of the 40 day fast over lent, Coptics fast for 55 days starting today. She didn't know, so I'm asking here: what do the 55 days symbolize? Thanks, Emily
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    non-ordained pope?

    I was talking with my friends and we've heard that a man doesn't have to be ordained to become pope. Does anyone know about this (maybe even know of church documents explaining the issue)? Also, if this is true, wouldn't he be unable to perform the priestly papal duties (papal masses, etc.)? How...
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    The Papal States

    Check out The Curt Jester's deffinition of the papal states. I like punkish! ^_^ http://www.splendoroftruth.com/curtjester/archives/007465.php
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    Watch This

    Is this an awesome Catholic video or what? I just loved it!!!!!! :crosseo: :crossrc: My Faith
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    Whose quote?

    Does anybody know who said "A theologian is one who prays and one who prays is a theologian"? I used to know, but I keep forgetting.
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    Fasting

    I don't know a ton about the Charismatic movement, but I was wondering what role if any fasting plays in here. Do you fast, is it important, why or why not?
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    Fellowship thread for women discerning religious life!

    Since there was a fellowship thread for guys thinking about the priesthood, I thought I'd start one for the girls. This is for all women who've ever felt called to the Religious life to discuss our vocations, pray for each other and just have fun together! Anybody wanna join me?:thumbsup:
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    Breathin' with both lungs

    Just wondering how many different Catholic Churches and rites are represented here on OBOB. I'm Ukrainian Catholic. :wave:
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    Wanna be a monk?

    The Monk... A man is driving down the road and his car breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, "My car broke down. Do you think I could stay the night?" The Monks graciously accept him, feed him dinner and even fix his car. As the man tries to...
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    Wannabe Hesychists?

    I love the Jesus Prayer, but lack the time, patience, discipline, etc. to become a hesychist. :bow: Who else in here is a wannabe (or real) hesychist? :liturgy:
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    Sunday School retreat

    I'm doing a Sunday School parent-child retreat this evening with a few of the Sunday School teachers at my church. I don't teach Sunday School, but my mom does and she recruited me. The theme is Mothers/Fathers Day. I think it's great that we're doing a retreat for preschoolers. :clap: Please...
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