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Continue reading →: 134. Parishioners the Heartbeat of Every Catholic Parish
Parishioners shape the Parish’s culture
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Continue reading →: A New Name, A New Chapter
For a while, this space was called Almost Catholic: The Journey Home. At the time, that name fit where I was. But I’m not in that same place anymore.
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Continue reading →: 132. You Can’t Buy a Mass for the Dead
No sum of money can buy a Mass, forgiveness, or the release of souls from purgatory.
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Continue reading →: Catholic Women in Ministry
The word “doctor” comes from the Latin docere, meaning “to teach.”
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Continue reading →: 130. Who is Jesus Christ?
A minister, arriving at a new pastorate, was invited to join a civic club. Introducing him, the speaker facetiously said that they were electing him “chief hog caller” for the club. The minister said, “Gentlemen, I appreciate the great honour that you have conferred on me. When I came to…
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Continue reading →: Why Catholic YouTube Favours Men Creators Over Women
🕊️Why Catholic YouTube Favours Men Over Women. Gender bias in algorithms & The Real Reason Explained
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Continue reading →: 129. Elevating your Mindset in 2026
When we contribute to the well-being and joy of others, we experience a profound sense of fulfilment and purpose.
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Continue reading →: 128. Jesus’ Teaching VS Modern Church Doctrine on Hell
Jesus warned of real judgment but left the nature of final punishment open to God’s mercy.
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Continue reading →: 127. What does a Catholic Easter Sunday look like?
Easter is the heart of the Catholic faith. It is the day that commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
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Continue reading →: 126. The Science and Theology of Prayer: The Lord’s PrayerPeople who see God as a partner or collaborator have better mental and physical health outcomes in their lives.
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Continue reading →: 125. How the Idea of Hell Developed in the Bible
Jesus taught about hell, the idea of hell developed gradually over centuries.
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Continue reading →: 124. The Catholic Theology of Wellness
Catholic theology affirms the goodness of the body. God did not save us from our bodies, but through a body—Jesus Christ.
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Continue reading →: 123. Why Martin Luther Started a Movement & Not a Reformation
The teachings of Martin Luther, John Calvin and Zwingli are very different from each other as founders of the Protestant Reformation
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Continue reading →: 122. Why Catholic YouTubers Favour Men Over Women Creators
Why do male Catholic YouTubers get more views and followers than women? A thoughtful look at bias, algorithms, and Catholic media culture.
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Continue reading →: 121. Protestant VS Catholic Christmas Celebrations
Though Catholics and Protestants celebrate Christmas differently, both are drawn by the same truth:
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Continue reading →: 120. Terrorism & Faith in Australia
The Catholic Church on Terrorism & Australia’s History of Violence
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Continue reading →: 119. Why Christians Observe Advent
Discover how Catholics and other Christian traditions celebrate Advent. From candles and colors to meaning and focus as we await Christ’s coming.
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Continue reading →: 118. The Story of the Christmas Tree
Have you wondered where the tradition of having a tree in the home during Christmas time originates?
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Continue reading →: 117. When Online Mass Is Enough & When it Isn’t
Am I sinning for not attending Sunday Mass? In this blog I share what I found out.
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Continue reading →: 116. Forgiveness and Well-Being
Forgiveness enhances well-being by reducing stress.
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Continue reading →: 115. Loving without Losing Yourself
A Theology of the Body Approach to Difficult Relationships.
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Continue reading →: 114. Protestant VS Catholic Advent Celebrations
As a former protestant Pastor and now Catholic, my Advent style of worship is dramatically changed.
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Continue reading →: 113. The Christian & Well-Being
The Bible paints a holistic picture of human flourishing. Scripture speaks of the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit..
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Continue reading →: 112. Solemnity of Christ the King
Today you will be with me in paradise.
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Continue reading →: 107. What Jesus Christ Said About Serving Others
Jesus’ life and teachings reveal that serving others is not just an act of kindness but a core principle of Christian living.
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Continue reading →: 106. Faith without love is empty. Love without action is incomplete. 💕
Our faith is not measured by the words we know, but by the love we show.
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Continue reading →: 104. How is the Bible structured?
Many people have only a vague idea about the internal structure of the Bible and how it came to us.
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Continue reading →: 103. If you want to fulfil your God-given call
Fellowship is necessary for spiritual survival.
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Continue reading →: 102. God Loves Everyone —
God’s love not just asks us to believe but to be transformed to live out of compassion, forgiveness, and love ourselves.
Hi, I’m Paula Rose Parish,
I was a pastor—now I am walking a new path into the Catholic faith. A woman’s journey from ministry to the Catholic Church, sharing faith, growth, writing, and the beauty of coming home.
