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Only Fools Bark at Dogma: “Have you seen the bumper sticker that seeks to emphasize the importance of knowing Jesus by declaring that ‘Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship’? This is misleading, because Christianity is both religion and relationship. In fact, it’s a religion founded on a relationship. Without dogma, however, I would not be free to articulate such thoughts, because I wouldn’t have the requisite vocabulary.” A readable defense of logic and dogma. Not just for Catholics. Take a few minutes with this one. (Patrick O'Hannigan, Catholic Exchange)

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For what else are servants of God, but minstrels, whose work it is to lift up people's hearts and move them to spiritual gladness?

Francis of Assisi

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