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The God Squad: What it means to be God-fearing
Q: I read your column and enjoy and reflect upon your wise words. Could you please define and elaborate upon what the expression "God-fearing" means? My husband and I are Roman Catholics and disagree on its meaning. Please help! – (from J)
A: A wonderful question, dear J. One of the ...Read more
Isn’t holiness for Heaven, not for living in this hurtful world?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am a worship leader in my church and love it. One of the church leaders told me that I should write more about living a holy life. Isn’t that a little outdated? That’s one of the reasons people are reluctant to go to church, because of the standard churches once imposed on people. We can do ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Obadiah that encourages people to seek the Lord?
A) Obadiah 1:1-9
B) Obadiah 1:10-14
C) Obadiah 1:15-21
D) Obadiah 2:1-9
What was the name of the Israelite spy who brought back a good report of the Promised Land?
A) Joshua
B) Caleb
C) Aaron
D) Eleazar
Pope Leo speaks out on reports of ICE refusing Communion for detained immigrants
Pope Leo XIV urged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to respect the spiritual rights of individuals in ICE detention after Catholic clergy members said they were prohibited from giving Communion to immigrants at a Chicago-area facility.
On Nov. 1, ICE officials refused to let a group of clergy members led by Bishop José María Garcia-...Read more
Why do people not care more when things are good?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It is stunning to hear people talk about praying when something goes wrong, but they couldn't care less about God when things are good. Isn’t this strange? – H.P.
A: Many people pray only when they are under great stress or facing some crisis. People who have never prayed may find themselves ...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Ephesians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
A) Mount Ararat
B) Mount Moriah
C) Mount Sinai
D) Mount Zion
If artificial intelligence can diagnose and even cure our problems, isn’t it greater than God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I was convinced that I was physically in bad health until I went through every test imaginable. When my doctor told me I was in excellent condition, I fell apart. Then I wondered if I was mentally sick. The doctor told me that one day, artificial intelligence was going to be able to look into our ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's confusion and questions for God?
A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19
What was the name of the feast that Esther and Mordecai instituted to commemorate their victory?
A) Hanukkah
B) Purim
C) Passover
D) Tabernacles
What does it mean when it says, “Give us this day our daily bread?”
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve been noticing news stories that reference the Lord’s Prayer. I often hear it recited at public rallies. What does it mean when it says, “Give us this day our daily bread?” I have always advocated, if you don’t work, you don’t eat! And I work hard to provide for my family’s daily ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Haggai?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The rebuilding of the temple
What is the famous passage in Ezekiel that describes the vision of the throne of God?
A) Ezekiel 1:1-28
B) Ezekiel 7:1-9
C) Ezekiel 10:1-22
D) Ezekiel 40:1-4
What is the famous passage in Zechariah that speaks of the Lord's promise to pour out his Spirit?
A) Zechariah 1:1-6
B) Zechariah 1:7-17
C) Zechariah 2:1-13
D) Zechariah 12:10-14
What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's faith in the Lord's sovereignty?
A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19
What’s happened that self-life is so absorbing?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Self-help writers, podcasters and celebrity speakers fill people’s minds with propaganda that swings from telling us how bad we think we are to how great we can be by immersing ourselves in their programs of self-discovery, self-assessment and self-worth, with the aim to encourage people how they ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Nahum that describes the Lord as slow to anger and great in power?
A) Nahum 1:1-10
B) Nahum 1:11-15
C) Nahum 2:1-10
D) Nahum 3:1-19
What was the name of the king who attacked and defeated the Israelites in the plains of Moab?
A) Sihon
B) Og
C) Balak
D) Balaam
Miami's top Catholic leader, 75, to file retirement papers. Here's what happens next
MIAMI — Miami’s top Catholic leader Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who turned 75 this month, will be submitting a retirement letter to the Vatican.
But that doesn’t mean he plans to go anywhere — at least just yet.
Sending the letter of intent to retire is “regular protocol” for all Catholic bishops and archbishops when they turn 75, ...Read more
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