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Would You Marry Someone of a Different Christian Denomination?

Recently, Revelife featured a post entitled, What is Your View on Dating or Marrying a Non-Christian? Readers gave widely varying, thought-provoking responses to the question. I'd like to pose another question that…
How Can I Share My Faith With My Non-Religious Cousins?

Now that I spend the majority of the year in Buffalo, N.Y. for college, I've had the pleasant opportunity to visit my aunt, uncle, and younger cousins who live only ten minutes away from my campus very often. As a prac…
Should Prayer Be Used as Punishment?

For a couple of years, my brother and I attended a Catholic elementary school. When we first enrolled in the school, he was in kindergarten and I was in seventh grade. From the beginning of my attendance there,…
Has the Faith of Hispanic Americans Changed?

Many Hispanic Americans are beginning to change their religious affiliations, according to a recent article based on a survey conducted by Barna Group. As revealed in the survey, overall, there are few significant diff…
Jackie Francois: A Youthful Voice Called to Music Ministry

A mighty King, so mocked and scorned: To save a people, lost and torn. No crown of jewels, no golden throne, but through blood and tears your glory shone. You conquered death and saved us all. You reign forever, s…
Do Parents Need Classes to Help Them Bring Up Children in the Faith?

This past Sunday was a day of celebration at my church. Six children were receiving their first Holy Communion, and the church was packed to the seams with relatives and friends. Our pastor always gives quite a thoug…
Born Again Vs. Gradual Growth: Does it Matter?

In my circle of Christian friends, I am often asked the question, "Were you ever born again?" I automatically know what they are referring to -- a definable, life changing moment where all of a sudden, one's faith in J…
Jesus in Jeans: the Contemporary Jesus?

Jeans -- the classic attire of the simple man, the working man, the everyday man. And Jesus is just that, according to Father David Buckley, the pastor of Our Lady Immaculate and St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Uckf…
Breaking Priestly Vows: Is it a Graver Offense to Cheat With a Man or Woman?

A recent article entitled Does it matter more if a priest cheats with man or woman? discusses the challenges some Catholic priests face to remain celibate. Last week, a tabloid featured pictures of well-known Flo…
Aren’t We All Brothers and Sisters in Christ?

It disappoints me to see that so many Christians of various denominations lash out against each other because of theological issues or different ways of worship. Whether it’s on Revelife, Christian Facebook groups, or e…