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“They’re Priests and Grownups, Daddy. Why Don’t They Know any Better?”
By Matthew Reid In the course of a man’s life there are many changes that occur, some by his own volition, some involuntary, however one of the great changes, perhaps the greatest change, is when a man becomes a father. …

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Communication of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The following sermon was preached by Canon Heitor Matheus, ICKSP, at St. Mary’s Oratory in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Pentecost Sunday. He has shared the text with OnePeterFive for publication. The book of Apocalypse and the Liturgy of the Church enlighten …

Pro-Life Catholic Philosopher Josef Seifert Speaks Out On Coronavirus Vaccine
Editor’s Note: Dr. Joseph Seifert is one of the preeminent Catholic philosophers in the world, and a member of the original Pontifical Academy for Life (PAL), where he was appointed to a lifetime position by his friend, the late Pope …

With The Joy of Christ’s First Breath
Editor’s note: this post was originally published by Boniface, the pseudonymous blogger at the website Unam Sanctam. We thought it was an Easter message worth sharing, particularly this year, and with his permission we present it to you here. A …

“Try Harder.” – A Mother Reacts to Counterintuitive Spiritual Advice
By a Homeschooling Mother of Eight “Try harder.” These were the words spoken by my spiritual director as I tried to explain my difficulty in reacting with cheerfulness to the everyday demands of life with a large family. I was …

Balancing Truth and Humility
by Boniface “The truth shall set you free”, our Lord promises in the Gospel (John 8:32). To stand in the truth gives one’s life stability, direction, and purpose. It gives balance to our spiritual lives and prevents us from “from …

Last Chance To Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution to 1P5 for 2020!
Thank you so much for making 1P5 one of the most-trusted Catholic websites for news and analysis on the Church in 2020! OnePeterFive is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. As such, all US donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As …
Seminarian: “Is There Any Reason Why I Should Remain Catholic?”
Editor’s note: we received this submission from an anonymous seminarian, and have chosen to run it as such. It is the cry — and the challenge — of a child to a neglectful father: “Why weren’t you there to protect …
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