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The latest from CHNetwork
This week’s Journey Home episode was a great conversation with Amy McEntee about her path from the Church of the Brethren to Catholicism.
In a new On the Journey episode, Matt, Ken, and Kenny started a series on Clement of Rome and the early Church.
And in a featured written story, Michele Johnson shared how in the midst of trauma and difficulty, she heard God calling her home.
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CONVERTS AND CONVERSION
While overall numbers of practicing Catholics are on decline in Germany, adult baptisms continue to be on the rise.
And OSV News shared the story of a man who went from spending time in prison to serving in prison ministry as a Catholic deacon.
APOLOGETICS PICKS OF THE WEEK
A night honoring Pope Leo at the White Sox/Reds game this week was a sold-out event, which included commemorative pope hats and a 5th inning Sign of Peace.
Pope Leo explained why attendance at Mass can’t be replaced by virtual participation.
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles reflected on this weekend’s feast of the Assumption of Mary.
Dave Armstrong shared what more than a dozen Church Fathers had to say about the idea of Purgatory.
Jordan has begun preparations for the celebration of the 2000-year anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus.
And the world’s oldest Trappist monk has passed away at age 108.
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“The cross is the school of love.”
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Feast Day: August 14th
