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► Apologetics
► Bible
► Biographical
► Contemporary Issues
► Family
► Fathers of the Church
► Liturgy
► Moral Issues
► Personal Development
► Theology

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Apologetics

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► Bread: Big B or Little b? by Brent T. Zeringue
► Calling Priests Father by Jim Seghers
► Can One Lose One's Salvation? by Jim Seghers
► Can the Catholic Church Add to Revelation? by Judy Landrieu Klein
► Confession by Jim Seghers
► A Dialogue: The Eucharist, Part I by Christopher J. Aubert
► A Dialogue: The Eucharist, Part II by Christopher J. Aubert
► A Dialogue: Sola Scriptura by Christopher J. Aubert
► The Early Christians: Were They Protestant or Catholic? by Jim Seghers
► The Eucharist of John by Jim Seghers
► The Eucharist - Witness of the Early Church by Jim Seghers
► The History of the Catholic Church (Diagram) by St. Charles Borromeo Church, Picayune, MS
► How Does The Catholic Church Define Itself? by Jim Seghers 
► Intercession of the Saints by Jim Seghers
► An Introduction to the Sacraments and The Sacrament of Baptism by Jim Seghers
► Justification by Jim Seghers
► Justification: Sola Fide and Romans 10:9? by Jim Seghers
► Luther and the Canon of the Bible by Jim Seghers
► Mary's Assumption into Heaven by Jim Seghers
► Mary: Her Immaculate Conception by Jim Seghers
► Mary, The Mother of God - Where it All Begins by Jim Seghers
► Mary's Perpetual Virginity by Jim Seghers
► The Media Slanders Pope Benedict XVI by Jim Seghers
► One Mediation of Christ and the Saints by Jim Seghers
► Our Outdated Church by Ron MacInnis
► Outside the Church There is No Salvation by Jim Seghers
► Papal Infallibility by Jim Seghers 
► Papal Primacy: A Historical Perspective by Jim Seghers
► Patrology: Peter the Rock and the Keys by Jim Seghers
► Pope John Paul II on the Evolution and Mary by Jim Seghers
► Purgatory: Some Questions by Jim Seghers
► Questions To Ask by Jim Seghers
► The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist by Jim Seghers
► The Sacrament of Baptism by Jim Seghers
► The Sacrifice of the Mass by Jim Seghers
► The Sacrament of Confession by Jim Seghers 
► The Sacrament of Confirmation by Jim Seghers 
► Sacred Tradition by Jim Seghers
► Sola Scriptura by Jim Seghers
► Statues by Jim Seghers
► This is My Body by Jim Seghers
► What Separates Us by Jim Seghers

Bible

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► Biblical Theology Of Benedict XVI by Jim Seghers
► The Book of Revelation: Introduction by Jim Seghers
► The Canaanite Woman by Jim Seghers
► Christmas Reflection by Jim Seghers
► The Church on Fire by Jim Seghers
► The Conversion of St. Paul by Jim Seghers
► 1 Corinthians 3:15 by Jim Seghers
► Dating the Books of the New Testament by Jim Seghers
► The Drunkenness of Noah by Jim Seghers
► Fundamentalism by Jim Seghers
► Gethsemane by Jim Seghers
► Interpreting Scripture In Faith by Jim Seghers
► Judas & Peter by Jim Seghers
► Matthew's Introduction – MT 1:1-17 by Jim Seghers
► The Narrow Gate by Jim Seghers
► Reading Scripture & the Teaching of the Catholic Church by Jim Seghers
► Reflection on the Beatitudes by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul and the Resurrection by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul on Becoming Saints by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul and Confronting Oneself by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul and Faith by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul on Fatherhood by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul: Fruits of the Spirit by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul on Marriage by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul and the Stigmata by Jim Seghers
► St. Paul on Suffering by Jim Seghers
► The Samaritan Woman by Jim Seghers
► The Son of Man by Jim Seghers
► Unlocking the Book of Revelation - Part I by Jim Seghers
► Unlocking the Book of Revelation - Part II by Jim Seghers
► Unlocking the Book of Revelation - Part III by Jim Seghers
► The Wedding Feast At Cana (Jn 2:1-11) by Jim Seghers
 

Biographical

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► Why I Teach Sacred Scripture by Jim Seghers
► Fatima - Part I: The Event by Jim Seghers
► Fatima - Part II: The Aftermath by Jim Seghers
► Fatima - Part III: The Relevancy by Jim Seghers
► Frances Thompson and the Journey in Light from Darkness by Jim Seghers
► The Pope and the Anti-Pope by Jim 
► Renée's Story by Renée Burvant
► From Jewish to Catholic by Way of Abortion by Chris Aubert
► Wong Li by Fr. F. Sharkey, S.F.M 
► Words of Wisdom from Mother Teresa of Calcutta by Jim Seghers
 

Contemporary Issues

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► Catholic Church In Crisis? by Jim Seghers
► Catholic Fundamentalism: What's That? by Jim Seghers
► A Catholic Pope? Making Sense by Michael Reagan
► The Continued Fracturing of Christianity by Jim Seghers
► The Crisis of Catholic Higher Education by Jim Seghers
► Dangers Lurking on the Internet by Jim Seghers
► Deception by Jim Seghers
► The Dictatorship of Relativism by Jim Seghers
► Fathers and Father's Day by Jim Seghers 
► Islam and the West by Jim Seghers 
► The Koran by Jim Seghers
► Land of the Setting Sun by Steven W. Mosher
► Lessons from History by Jim Seghers
► Another Lesson From History by Jim Seghers
► The Necessity of Home Schooling by FR. John Hardon, S.J.
► The New Millenium: The End Of The World Or A New Springtime? by Jim Seghers
► Our Religious Liberty Is Under Attack by Jim Seghers
► A Reflection On The Election by Jim Seghers
► Sister Science Makes a Monkey Out of Herself - Evolution Revisited by Jim Seghers 
► The Truth About So-Called "Safe Sex" by Jim Seghers
► A Visit with Fr Groeschel by Jim Seghers
► What Are The True Goals of Catholic Liberal Education? by Dr. E. Christian Brugger
► When Baby Parts Are Worth More Than the Baby by Peter Finney, Jr.
 

Family

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► Becoming Effective Fathers by Jim Seghers
► Broken Families by Jim Seghers
► The House Guest by author unknown
► Disciplining Children: Lessons Learned from my Airedale by Jim Seghers
► Fatherhood by Jim Seghers
► A Journey to Home Schooling by Jim Seghers
► Kepha: The Brotherhood of the Iron Will by Brent Zeringue
► Malachi, Covenant and Husbands by Jim Seghers
► Marriage by Jim Seghers
► Twelve Rules for Raising Delinquent Children by the Houston Police Dept.
 

Fathers of the Church

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► Hierarchy Of The Church by Jim Seghers
► Sacred Tradition by Jim Seghers
► St. John Chrysostom on Marriage by Jim Seghers
 

Liturgy

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► Advent by Jim Seghers 
► Divine Mercy Sunday by Jim Seghers 
► Girl Servers Cause Sexual Confusion at the Altar by David L. Sonnier
► Good Friday Veneration of the Cross by Jim Seghers
► Transformed By the Mass by Jim Seghers
► Understanding Lent by Jim Seghers
 

Moral Issues

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► Abortion: A Crime Against Humanity by Audrey Seghers
► Between the Ascension and Pentecost by Jim Seghers
► Catholics and Political Life: A Pastoral Letter by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes
► Conscience: The Moral Trump Card? by Jim Seghers 
► Death and Dying in Florida and Rome by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes
► Ending Abortion - A Battle Plan by Jim Seghers
► Evaluating TV from the Biblical Perspective by Jim Seghers 
► The Fallacy of "Choice" by Rev. Robert T. Cooper
► Forgiveness by Jim Seghers 
► The Fundamental Option: Now You See It, Now You Don't by Jim Seghers 
► Fundamentals in Moral Education by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes 
► Homosexual Unions – What a Mess! by Jim Seghers 
► The Humility Of God's Word by Jim Seghers
► A Look Inside the NEA by Charlotte Anne Hunkele
► Modesty by Bishop John Yanta 
► Moral Conscience by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes
► Moral Living by Jim Seghers
► Now You See It, Now You Don't by Jim Seghers
► Nutrition, Hydration Considered Ordinary Basic Care by Peter Finney Jr.
► On Our Civic Responsibility for the Common Good by Archbishop Raymond L. Burke
► A Plea for Principled Leadership by Judie Brown
► Pornography by Jim Seghers
► Pornography: Breaking Free by Jim Seghers
► Pornography Revisited by Jim Seghers
► Recent Supreme Court Decisions: The Real Issue by Jim Seghers
► Render Unto Caesar by Jim Seghers
► Resources For Those Struggling with Homosexuality by Jim Seghers 
► Self-giving Love: Humanae Vitae’s Paradoxical Wisdom by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted
► Senator Frist’s About Face on Stem Cell Not a Pro-life Stance by Father William Maestri 
► Standards for Christians by Jim Seghers
► Stem-Cell Experimentation: The Real Issue by Jim Seghers
► Terrorism: A Different Perspective by Jim Seghers
► Theology of the Body: An Overview by Jim Seghers
► Throwing Grandma Off the Cliff is a Belgian Sport by Peter Finney, Jr.
► What Does Being “Unconditionally Pro-Life" Imply? by Dr. E. Christian Brugger
 

Personal Development

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► A Not So Rare Addiction by Jim Seghers 
► At the Foot of the Cross by Jim Seghers 
► Becoming an Effective Parent by Jim Seghers
► The Call to Holiness by Jim Seghers
► The Cause of Marital Conflicts by Jim Seghers 
► Difficulties in Prayer by Jim Seghers
► Caritas In Veritate by Jim Seghers
► The Encounter by Jim Seghers
► Failure, Fear and Success by Jim Seghers
► Father Joe by Jim Seghers
► Forgiveness by Jim Seghers
► Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Jim Seghers
► A Guide for Spiritual Direction by Jim Seghers
► Growth in Holiness I - Introduction by Jim Seghers
► Growth in Holiness II - Purgative Way by Jim Seghers
► Growth in Holiness III - Illuminative Way by Jim Seghers
► Growth in Holiness IV - Unitive Way by Jim Seghers
► Growth in Holiness V - Epilogue by Jim Seghers
► Holiness: Why Is it So Hard? by Jim Seghers
► Holiness: Why Is it So Hard - Part II? by Jim Seghers
► Humility by Jim Seghers 
► Martyrdom by Jim Seghers
► A Not So Rare Addiction by Jim Seghers 
► Overcoming One's Root Sinfull Tendancy by Jim Seghers
► Praying With Confidence and Perseverance by Jim Seghers
► The Present Moment by Jim Seghers
► Prodding Our Conscience by Andrew LaFleur
► Surrendering To Christ by Jim Seghers
► The Three Stages Of The Spiritual Life by Jim Seghers 
 

Theology

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► The Assault on Eucharistic Adoration by Jim Seghers
► The Awesome Power of Confession by Jim Seghers
► Christ the King by Jim Seghers
► Dominus Iesus and Ecumenism by Jim Seghers
► The Eucharist by Jim Seghers
► The Mouth That Roared by Jim Seghers
► The Ordination Of Women by Jim Seghers
► The Our Father: A Reflection (Mt 6:9-13) by Jim Seghers
► Theological Deception by Jim Seghers
► The Theology Of The Body - Part I, An Introduction by Jim Seghers
► The Theology Of The Body - A Reflection on Original Man – The Way We Were by Jim Seghers
► A Visit With Fr. Groeschel by Jim Seghers