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One Catholic position or many legitimate Catholic responses?

By GOD’S WORD TODAY | By Manoling V, Francisco, S.J. | May 5, 2013 - 12:00am

Many of us tend to caricaturize the Early Church.  Reading that all the members were “of one heart and mind” and that “there was no needy person among them” because resources were gathered...

Opinion

All for God, except.

By GOD'S WORD TODAY | October 2, 2011 - 12:00am

As we have it, the parable retold by Matthew is most likely an embellishment of the original story narrated by Jesus. Jesus castigated the religious leaders of his time for rejecting and persecuting the prophets...

Opinion

Assertive yet non-violent

By GOD'S WORD TODAY | September 4, 2011 - 12:00am

The Early Church wrestled with how to deal with Christians who had offended fellow Christians. Our Gospel today provides a four-stage process of fraternal correction within the local community.

Opinion

Principles of conflict resolution

By Dr. Harold J. Sala | November 28, 2010 - 12:00am

“Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”       2 Corinthians 13:11 kjv

Starweek Magazine

When doing good is not good enough

By GOD'S WORD TODAY | By Manuel V. Francisco, S.J. | September 7, 2008 - 12:00am

Many of us Christians are content, on the one hand, leading decent lives—being faithful and devoted to our families, working hard and going to Mass every Sunday — and, on the other hand, avoiding serious...

Opinion

What does Jesus have to do with Christianity?

By Dr. Harold J. Sala | December 22, 2002 - 12:00am

"The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!’ – John 1:29 "Do I have to believe in Jesus to be a Christian?"...

Starweek Magazine

Is Yours a Pagan Society?

By Dr. Harold J. Sala | September 1, 2002 - 12:00am

"Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins,...

Starweek Magazine

Yes, Rejoice and be Glad

By Dr. Harold J. Sala | August 11, 2002 - 12:00am

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." – Matthew 5:10

Starweek Magazine

The Chamulas

By Dr. Harold J. Sala | February 10, 2002 - 12:00am

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Starweek Magazine