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Temptation in the Wilderness

I have always felt admiration for Jesus‘ responses while being tempted by Satan during his forty days of fasting in the wilderness. Jesus had just been baptized by John.  When Satan approached him, three times, suggesting turning stones into bread, … Continue reading

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The Guilt of Pope Benedict

When Benedict XVI resigned from his papacy in February last year it was clear that it was not soley due to advanced age and overall frailty. Today, the Vatican admitted that the former pope had defrocked almost 400 priests in … Continue reading

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