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2018-08-29T19:35:04-05:00

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Vigano, Pope Francis, McCarrick and the Glamour of Evil

Last updated on: August 29, 2018 at 7:35 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Many Catholics will be familiar with the question, “Do you reject the glamour of evil?” It was part of the older form of the renewal of baptismal promises. The “glamour of evil” is a curious expression that I think speaks to the reaction many Catholics are having in the face of the ongoing clerical scandals in the Church. Wilde Times I think most people interpret that phrase, “the glamour of evil” to mean that evil can seem superficially attractive. If... Read more

2018-08-15T18:50:16-05:00

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Spiritual Trauma and the Catholic Church: How Do We Heal Our Broken Hearts?

Last updated on: August 15, 2018 at 6:50 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Horrifying. Devastating. Apocalyptic. The sad fact is, none of these words are adequate to describe the events described in the recently released grand jury report on multigenerational clerical abuse in Pennsylvania and the PA bishop’s response (or lack thereof). In light of all that has come out about “Uncle” Ted McCarrick, as well as all the news from Chile, Peru, Argentina, and before that, Australia, the PA report is just the latest sign that our church leadership has failed. Miserably. Catastrophically. Globally. Sadly,... Read more

2018-08-14T08:28:35-05:00

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Prayer Power – A New Study Reveals The True Meaning Of “The family That Prays Together, Stays Together.”

Last updated on: August 14, 2018 at 8:28 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

We’ve often heard the phrase “The family that prays together, stays together.” While this adage—originally coined by the Venerable Fr. Patrick Peyton—has rapidly grown in popularity, the Journal of Family Psychology recently conducted a study to evaluate the true effects of couple and family prayer. The researchers conducted a national study evaluating 198 diverse families in a manner which viewed family prayer as a ritual within religious families. The results of this study demonstrated seven related themes between couple and... Read more

2018-08-08T09:56:03-05:00

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Overcoming The Resentment Overload

Last updated on: August 8, 2018 at 9:56 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

We all know the feeling of resentment. It can grow slowly and then quickly feel overwhelming, or it can hit us all at once. No matter how resentment sneaks up on us, it can be extremely difficult to let go of. We often feel guilty about resentment and, of course, resentment isn’t something we want to hold on to. But the Theology of the Body teaches that God designed our bodies to work for our good and the good of... Read more

2018-07-30T10:45:04-05:00

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Healing From Old Hurts

Last updated on: July 30, 2018 at 10:45 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Forgiveness is a common subject. We frequently hear “inspirational” quotes about forgiveness and letting go. But what does forgiveness and letting go really mean and what steps do we need to take to truly be able to heal from past hurts? Forgive–Forgiving doesn’t mean pretending “everything’s OK” or acting as if more healing doesn’t need to take place. St Augustine said that forgiveness simply requires us to surrender our natural desire for revenge. To forgive someone just means that you... Read more

2018-07-16T05:44:41-05:00

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Be Still My Anxious Heart

Last updated on: July 16, 2018 at 5:44 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be a creeping whisper or an overwhelming feeling. No matter how it presents itself, the feeling of anxiety can be intrusive and disruptive to our daily lives. So how do we calm our anxious hearts? Theology of the Body reminds us that anxiety is not God’s will for us. Before the Fall, even though Adam and Eve were completely vulnerable, they were confident in God’s care and their love for one... Read more

2018-07-11T14:13:17-05:00

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YOU Can Make A Difference. We Can Help

Last updated on: July 11, 2018 at 2:13 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

The Holy Apostles College online Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree will give you the tools you need to bring God’s grace to a hurting world. Have you ever felt the desire to… –live a more meaningful life? –make a difference? –let God lead you in exciting new directions? If so, the online Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) Program at Holy Apostles College might be just what you have been looking for. Our faithful,... Read more

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2018-06-25T08:09:32-05:00

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Dealing with Jekyll and Hyde

Last updated on: June 25, 2018 at 8:09 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

It seems like you are best friends one day and total enemies the next. We all have those people in our lives—friends, family members, co-workers, bosses, you name it—who lash out at us and then pretend like nothing ever happened. Although this Jekyll and Hyde type of personality is not uncommon, it can still be difficult to know how to handle gracefully. Theology of the Body reminds us that, in all things, the Christians’ responsibility is to love others; that... Read more

2018-06-18T10:59:43-05:00

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And Indeed It Was Good

Last updated on: June 18, 2018 at 10:59 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Guest post by Rachael Popcak. When thinking about Genesis 1, people typically focus on God creating the world, and then He created man. While of course this is extraordinary, something really struck me recently while re-reading this section of the Bible. After God creates each piece of the world, it is specifically noted that He took the time to acknowledge that “it was good.” God could have easily created everything in the world all at once. He could have... Read more

2018-06-12T09:57:43-05:00

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Men, Keep the Ball in Play!

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 9:57 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Guest blog post by Dave McClow, Pastoral Solutions Institute. Fighting that works! Ever been in conflict and not known what to do? Some men like a fight, some avoid it at all costs. Too many of us drop the ball during a conflict….But first, let’s look at the bigger picture. The Ball When I taught a marriage class at a local Catholic high school, I held up a 10-inch playground ball and said, “This ball is going to teach you... Read more

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