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Q and A Moment of the Day

BLASPHEMING THE HOLY SPIRIT “Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven but the blaspheming the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this age and in the next ” (Matt. 12) What does this mean When God has offered forgiveness? To blaspheme the Holy Spirit is not not believing in […]

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Q and A Moment of the Day

Christ Jesus is the King of Peace yet He tells His disciples “the person who has no sword let that one sell their garment and buy one.” (Luke 22) This does not make sense-why buy a sword? Also when they told Him “here are two swords He replied “it is enough.” (Luke 22). Christ Jesus

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Saint for April 16

Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia, in Illyria Commemorated on April 16 The Holy Martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia were sisters who lived at the end of the third century to the beginning of the fourth century, near the Italian city of Aquilea. They were left orphaned at an early age. The young women led a pious

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Saint for April 15

Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy Commemorated on April 15 Saint Aristarchus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24). Saint Aristarchus, a co-worker of the holy Apostle Paul, became bishop of the Syrian city of Apamea. His name is repeatedly mentioned in

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Saint for April 14

Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome Commemorated on April 14 Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome, was a native of the Tuscany region of Italy. He received a fine education and entered into the clergy of the Roman Church. After the death of Pope Theodore I (642-649), Martin was chosen to succeed him. At

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