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    the Church's teachings regarding Spiritual gifts

    Hi guys, I've been wondering: What does the Church teach regarding the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 (and Romans 12)? It seems protestants are the only ones who seem to teach quite a bit about them, yet I haven't come across much Catholic literature. Can anyone recommend...
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    Orthodox radio programs?

    Are there any great Orthodox radio programs online? I've been reading tons of articles on Eastern Christianity in general, but my eyes are starting to bug out. ;) So are there any great radio programs out there for good Orthodox education? -Jason
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    Almsgiving saves???

    Can someone explain this to me? Sirach 3:30 says: Water extinguishes a blazing fire: so almsgiving atones for sin. Tobit 4:10 also says: Because that alms do deliver from death, and suffereth not to come into darkness. Doesn't all this go against the Church's teaching about salvation...
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    Examination of Conscience

    Can anyone recommend any great websites for examination of conscience? I'd like to thoroughly read through some good material in preparation for confession
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    What does 'extra ecclesiam nulla salus' mean?

    Hi guys, I posted a thread already asking about 'outside the church.....' but it was deleted because of the content I submitted. And so I'm posting it again differently. And here's what I'd like to know: What does Outside the Church, there is no salvation (extra ecclesiam nulla salus...
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    Why do Catholics do that?

    Hey guys, I've been wondering: Does anyone know of any great pages that explain why do Catholics do what they do? I never really thought about why we sign the cross from left to right, as opposed to the East where they do it from right to left. I know about why we genuflect as it was based...
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    Abstinence Statistics & Studies: Bonding Imperative

    ABSTINENCE STATISTICS & STUDIES : BONDING IMPERATIVE This article was illuminating. This is PG-13 material, but I think everyone who plans to get married should know about oxytocin. I testifies to the fact that that God's plan (monogamy) is good! :)
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    questions about stds

    Can married couples who were virgins (and were never even close to sexual contact in any form) all their lives get STDs? I've read all sorts of horrible STDs that sexually active people But can non-sexually active people get STDs? I feel as if this may be a silly question, but I'm curious...
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    This may sound like a silly question....

    ...but I'm curious to know: If I were an Eastern Catholic priest and was sent to another country, would my citizenship be tied to my being Catholic? In other words, as an American, if I was to serve in Russia, would I have to become a Russian citizen to be considered a Russian Byzantine...
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    Question on mixed marriage (i.e. different rites)

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone to answer this question: I'm aware that the Church formally allows Catholics of different rites to marry. I have a friend who is Latin rite, and her husband is Byzantine. But I'm wondering: Is it possible for the Byzantine rite husband to become an...
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    Where can I read the Councils?

    Quick question: Does anyone know where I can read all the ecumenical councils online??
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    Father Feeney?

    Hi guys, I'm just curious to know your opinions about Father Feeney and this page: http://catholicism.org/ -Jason
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    Mary and Isis? Can someone explains this?

    Hi everyone, It's been a long time since I've been here. Anyway, I was wondering if someone can address this page: http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1866.cfm Apparently, it claims that the Catholic veneration of Mary is a continuation of Babylonian idolatry. I'm not so concerned about...
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    Curious about a website

    Does anyone know whether this site promotes the teachings of the Catholic Church? http://www.latinmassmagazine.com/