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			<title><![CDATA[Let the Word of God Take Root in You]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Appropriate for <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Catholic Living</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Bishop Robert Barron</span> hosts a sermon about <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Letting the Word of God Take Root in You</span></span>. In this sermon, Bishop Barron describes to us some essential ingredients for effective long-term spiritual habits which foster the Word of God taking root in our lives.  He uses Jesus explanation of the Parable of The Sower.  This video, as I experience,  is very convicting and compelling to become deeper grounded in <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">the Precepts of The Church</span>.<br />
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I pray you find Bishop Barron's sermon insightful and informational, moving you/I to ground our lives deeper into living our our Mission.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Appropriate for <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Catholic Living</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Bishop Robert Barron</span> hosts a sermon about <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Letting the Word of God Take Root in You</span></span>. In this sermon, Bishop Barron describes to us some essential ingredients for effective long-term spiritual habits which foster the Word of God taking root in our lives.  He uses Jesus explanation of the Parable of The Sower.  This video, as I experience,  is very convicting and compelling to become deeper grounded in <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">the Precepts of The Church</span>.<br />
<br />
I pray you find Bishop Barron's sermon insightful and informational, moving you/I to ground our lives deeper into living our our Mission.<br />
<br />
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[A daily devotional habit which I've been doing for many years now is the reading and listening to is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://catholic-daily-reflections.com/#today" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Catholic Daily Reflections</a></span> by <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">My Catholic Life!</span></span><br />
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I email-subscribed to receive <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholic Daily Reflections</span>.  The complete <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Reflection </span>reading is included in each email.  Not once have they ever includes advertisements or solicitation for money (although they do accept donations through their website).<br />
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The <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Reflection</span> begins with a sentence or two of the days' liturgical Gospel reading, and continues by expounding upon with several paragraphs of the Gospel reading. It always concludes with a prayer.<br />
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I recommend this Catholic resource as part of your daily habit.  It sets the tone for each day, and points to building up one's spiritual life at home, at work, and in your community.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A daily devotional habit which I've been doing for many years now is the reading and listening to is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://catholic-daily-reflections.com/#today" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Catholic Daily Reflections</a></span> by <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">My Catholic Life!</span></span><br />
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I recommend this Catholic resource as part of your daily habit.  It sets the tone for each day, and points to building up one's spiritual life at home, at work, and in your community.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Precepts of the Church]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">The five Precepts of the Church</span> are most commonly found and referenced in our <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)</span>, 2041 - 2043.<br />
<br />
The Precepts of the Church are not simply "a Rule", or orders and commands by the Church, a way to control us.  No! they are in place for our own good, the good of the health of our spiritual life.  These are precisely the "roots" which Jesus explained to us in the Parable of the Sower.  These Precepts ground us in the "Good Soil" which hold firm to His Word, which give us foundation and maturity and stability.  Examine and practice these Precepts as laws which God wills and are key to growth in His kingdom.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">The Precepts of the Church</span><br />
<br />
2041 The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. the obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor:<br />
<br />
2042 <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The first precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation</span>" requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The second precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall confess your sins at least once a year</span>" ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The third precept</span> "Y<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">ou shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter season</span>" guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.<br />
<br />
2043 <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The fourth precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall keep holy the holy days of obligation</span>" completes the Sunday observance by participation in the principal liturgical feasts which honor the mysteries of the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The fifth precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence</span>" ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts; they help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.<br />
<br />
The faithful also have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his abilities.<br />
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
<br />
An explanation of the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Precepts of the Church</span> is provided by <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://www.magisterium.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">MAGISTERIUM AI.</a></span><br />
<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">The precepts of the Church are the Church’s five concrete obligations meant to ensure the faithful have a minimum, indispensable practice of Christian life—especially in prayer, the sacramental life, moral commitment, and growth in love of God and neighbor.</span></blockquote>
<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">The five precepts of the Church<br />
</span>The Catechism’s summary of these precepts gives them as follows:<br />
<br />
To attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation, and to refrain from work or activities that could hinder the sanctification of those days.<br />
<br />
The precept of participating in Mass is satisfied by attending a Mass celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite on the holy day or the evening before.<br />
The first precept requires participating when the Christian community gathers to commemorate the Resurrection of the Lord.<br />
To confess one’s sins and to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year.<br />
<br />
This yearly confession helps ensure preparation for the Eucharist through the sacrament that continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.<br />
To receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.<br />
<br />
This guarantees a minimum reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood connected with the Paschal feasts.<br />
To abstain from eating meat and to observe the fasting days established by the Church.<br />
<br />
To help provide for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.<br />
<br />
The Church lists this support of pastors as one of the “chief” commandments in older catechetical summaries as well.<br />
Why these precepts exist<br />
They are intended to guarantee that the faithful keep an indispensable minimum: (a) prayer, (b) sacramental life, (c) moral commitment, and (d) growth in love of God and neighbor.<br />
<br />
A note on "<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">precept</span>":<ul class="mycode_list"><li>In general ecclesiastical usage, a precept is something that creates an obligation, as distinct from mere advice (counsel).<br />
</li>
<li>The "<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">precepts of the Church</span>" are the best-known set of these binding obligations in everyday catechesis.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
The precepts of the Church are the Church’s required minimum practices for living the Christian life faithfully and concretely.</blockquote>
<br />
<br />
For further reading and References, see:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 431 - 432<br />
</li>
<li>Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), 2180, 2042<br />
</li>
<li>A Catechism of Christian Doctrine (The Baltimore Catechism No. 3), 1327<br />
</li>
<li>Catholic Encyclopedia, Canonical Precept<br />
</li>
</ul>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">The five Precepts of the Church</span> are most commonly found and referenced in our <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)</span>, 2041 - 2043.<br />
<br />
The Precepts of the Church are not simply "a Rule", or orders and commands by the Church, a way to control us.  No! they are in place for our own good, the good of the health of our spiritual life.  These are precisely the "roots" which Jesus explained to us in the Parable of the Sower.  These Precepts ground us in the "Good Soil" which hold firm to His Word, which give us foundation and maturity and stability.  Examine and practice these Precepts as laws which God wills and are key to growth in His kingdom.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">The Precepts of the Church</span><br />
<br />
2041 The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. the obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor:<br />
<br />
2042 <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The first precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation</span>" requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The second precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall confess your sins at least once a year</span>" ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The third precept</span> "Y<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">ou shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter season</span>" guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.<br />
<br />
2043 <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The fourth precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall keep holy the holy days of obligation</span>" completes the Sunday observance by participation in the principal liturgical feasts which honor the mysteries of the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">The fifth precept</span> "<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">You shall observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence</span>" ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts; they help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.<br />
<br />
The faithful also have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his abilities.<br />
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
<br />
An explanation of the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Precepts of the Church</span> is provided by <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://www.magisterium.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">MAGISTERIUM AI.</a></span><br />
<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">The precepts of the Church are the Church’s five concrete obligations meant to ensure the faithful have a minimum, indispensable practice of Christian life—especially in prayer, the sacramental life, moral commitment, and growth in love of God and neighbor.</span></blockquote>
<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">The five precepts of the Church<br />
</span>The Catechism’s summary of these precepts gives them as follows:<br />
<br />
To attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation, and to refrain from work or activities that could hinder the sanctification of those days.<br />
<br />
The precept of participating in Mass is satisfied by attending a Mass celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite on the holy day or the evening before.<br />
The first precept requires participating when the Christian community gathers to commemorate the Resurrection of the Lord.<br />
To confess one’s sins and to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year.<br />
<br />
This yearly confession helps ensure preparation for the Eucharist through the sacrament that continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.<br />
To receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.<br />
<br />
This guarantees a minimum reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood connected with the Paschal feasts.<br />
To abstain from eating meat and to observe the fasting days established by the Church.<br />
<br />
To help provide for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.<br />
<br />
The Church lists this support of pastors as one of the “chief” commandments in older catechetical summaries as well.<br />
Why these precepts exist<br />
They are intended to guarantee that the faithful keep an indispensable minimum: (a) prayer, (b) sacramental life, (c) moral commitment, and (d) growth in love of God and neighbor.<br />
<br />
A note on "<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">precept</span>":<ul class="mycode_list"><li>In general ecclesiastical usage, a precept is something that creates an obligation, as distinct from mere advice (counsel).<br />
</li>
<li>The "<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">precepts of the Church</span>" are the best-known set of these binding obligations in everyday catechesis.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
The precepts of the Church are the Church’s required minimum practices for living the Christian life faithfully and concretely.</blockquote>
<br />
<br />
For further reading and References, see:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 431 - 432<br />
</li>
<li>Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), 2180, 2042<br />
</li>
<li>A Catechism of Christian Doctrine (The Baltimore Catechism No. 3), 1327<br />
</li>
<li>Catholic Encyclopedia, Canonical Precept<br />
</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><img src="https://www.catholicsforum.com/images/smilies/arrow.png" alt="Arrow" title="Arrow" class="smilie smilie_23" />  Catholics Forum</span> maintains a <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="color: #c10300;" class="mycode_color">ZERO TOLERANCE</span></span> for violating any of the following Essential Forum Rules, which will result in your user account being (1) Suspended, and/or (2) Banned.<br />
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Please cooperate (and encourage the cooperation with others) with these Forum Rules to help insure we all have a safe and respectable community.  Thank you!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">Essential Forum Rules</span></span><br />
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Clear boundaries keep the community charitable and orthodox include:<br />
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1. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">The Law of Charity</span>: No name-calling, personal attacks, insults, or uncharitable language. Attacks upon the Catholic laity, religious, or clergy is unacceptable.<br />
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2. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Magisterial Fidelity</span>: No promotion of heresy, schism, or explicitly condemned movements.  <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholics Forum</span> adheres to the Magisterial teachings of the Church, which we do not waiver nor criticize.<br />
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3. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Respectful Debate</span>: Discuss theological differences politely without condemning others' faith.<br />
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4. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">No Spam or Self-Promotion</span>: Restrict advertising to somewhere else.  This is not the Place to advertise or boast of yourself or business endeavor.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Post/Reply Guidelines</span></span><br />
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These Guideline are what we suggest to help form the content of your Posts and Replies. We suggest all Members follow them in keeping this <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholics Forum</span> for a safe and respectable community.<br />
<br />
These Guidelines are what govern our behavior here at <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholics Forum</span>. By posting a message or reply, <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">you agree to follow these Rules and Guidelines</span>. <br />
<br />
Before proceeding with posting a new New Topic, or Replying to an existing Topic, we ask that you <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">first spend some time in prayer</span> by carefully considering the content and tone of your post.<br />
<br />
IMPORTANT:  When posting the name of a book of the Bible, <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">do NOT abbreviate the name of the book</span></span>.  For example,<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">John</span> 1:1 is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">correct</span>.</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Jn</span>. 1:1 is<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"> <span style="color: #c10300;" class="mycode_color">incorrect</span></span>.</span><br />
</li>
</ul>
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If you have any questions, concerns, or issues please feel free to <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">reach out to one our volunteer Moderators, the Administrator,</span> or other <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">experienced Members</span> for help. They will do their best to assist.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">What NOT to include in your Posts/Replies:</span><br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Never post any personal identifiable information about yourself or others (such as your email address, residential address, phone number, etc. (This is a public forum and what you post is visible for the world to see, including Search Engines).<br />
</li>
<li>Hostility, disrespect, or discord, which create divisions. (For example... "I'm here because I hate abc and xyz because they're scumbags").<br />
</li>
<li>Lengthy or long-winded paragraphs. Keep it simple, tidy, brief, and to the point. Break up your lengthier paragraphs into smaller sentences.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">Quality vs. Quantity of Posts:</span><br />
<br />
The <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">quality</span> of your Posts contents are valued much greater than the quantity (in number) of your Posts.  We'd rather see <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">the quality and relevance</span> of your Posts/Replies.  A few GREAT posts will go much further in building the Body of Christ, rather than the quantity of posts/replies.  (For example, rather than Replying to a posts which says "<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">I agree with your belief/position</span>", respond with an affirmation and explanation that details WHY you agree or can emphasize with the Posters' belief or thoughts.)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">Build upon the posts' topic with quality.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">Use References or Resources:</span><br />
<br />
Support your belief, or position, by including <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">legitimate Catholic references or resources</span> which support your belief.  Examples include:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Sacred Scripture.<br />
</li>
<li>the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).<br />
</li>
<li>a Papal encyclical.<br />
</li>
<li>a Catholic doctrinal resource.<br />
</li>
<li>Quotation of a cononized Saint or Doctor of the Church.<br />
</li>
<li>etc.<br />
</li>
</ul>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.catholicsforum.com/images/smilies/exclamation.png" alt="Exclamation" title="Exclamation" class="smilie smilie_15" />   If you have any suggestions or ideas which you feel would contribute to the Rules or Guidelines, please feel free to post a Reply.  We're open to suggestions.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><img src="https://www.catholicsforum.com/images/smilies/arrow.png" alt="Arrow" title="Arrow" class="smilie smilie_23" />  Catholics Forum</span> maintains a <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="color: #c10300;" class="mycode_color">ZERO TOLERANCE</span></span> for violating any of the following Essential Forum Rules, which will result in your user account being (1) Suspended, and/or (2) Banned.<br />
<br />
Please cooperate (and encourage the cooperation with others) with these Forum Rules to help insure we all have a safe and respectable community.  Thank you!<br />
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">Essential Forum Rules</span></span><br />
<br />
Clear boundaries keep the community charitable and orthodox include:<br />
<br />
1. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">The Law of Charity</span>: No name-calling, personal attacks, insults, or uncharitable language. Attacks upon the Catholic laity, religious, or clergy is unacceptable.<br />
<br />
2. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Magisterial Fidelity</span>: No promotion of heresy, schism, or explicitly condemned movements.  <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholics Forum</span> adheres to the Magisterial teachings of the Church, which we do not waiver nor criticize.<br />
<br />
3. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Respectful Debate</span>: Discuss theological differences politely without condemning others' faith.<br />
<br />
4. <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">No Spam or Self-Promotion</span>: Restrict advertising to somewhere else.  This is not the Place to advertise or boast of yourself or business endeavor.<br />
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Post/Reply Guidelines</span></span><br />
<br />
These Guideline are what we suggest to help form the content of your Posts and Replies. We suggest all Members follow them in keeping this <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholics Forum</span> for a safe and respectable community.<br />
<br />
These Guidelines are what govern our behavior here at <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Catholics Forum</span>. By posting a message or reply, <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">you agree to follow these Rules and Guidelines</span>. <br />
<br />
Before proceeding with posting a new New Topic, or Replying to an existing Topic, we ask that you <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">first spend some time in prayer</span> by carefully considering the content and tone of your post.<br />
<br />
IMPORTANT:  When posting the name of a book of the Bible, <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">do NOT abbreviate the name of the book</span></span>.  For example,<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">John</span> 1:1 is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">correct</span>.</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Jn</span>. 1:1 is<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"> <span style="color: #c10300;" class="mycode_color">incorrect</span></span>.</span><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
If you have any questions, concerns, or issues please feel free to <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">reach out to one our volunteer Moderators, the Administrator,</span> or other <span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">experienced Members</span> for help. They will do their best to assist.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">What NOT to include in your Posts/Replies:</span><br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Never post any personal identifiable information about yourself or others (such as your email address, residential address, phone number, etc. (This is a public forum and what you post is visible for the world to see, including Search Engines).<br />
</li>
<li>Hostility, disrespect, or discord, which create divisions. (For example... "I'm here because I hate abc and xyz because they're scumbags").<br />
</li>
<li>Lengthy or long-winded paragraphs. Keep it simple, tidy, brief, and to the point. Break up your lengthier paragraphs into smaller sentences.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">Quality vs. Quantity of Posts:</span><br />
<br />
The <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">quality</span> of your Posts contents are valued much greater than the quantity (in number) of your Posts.  We'd rather see <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">the quality and relevance</span> of your Posts/Replies.  A few GREAT posts will go much further in building the Body of Christ, rather than the quantity of posts/replies.  (For example, rather than Replying to a posts which says "<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">I agree with your belief/position</span>", respond with an affirmation and explanation that details WHY you agree or can emphasize with the Posters' belief or thoughts.)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">Build upon the posts' topic with quality.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">Use References or Resources:</span><br />
<br />
Support your belief, or position, by including <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">legitimate Catholic references or resources</span> which support your belief.  Examples include:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Sacred Scripture.<br />
</li>
<li>the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).<br />
</li>
<li>a Papal encyclical.<br />
</li>
<li>a Catholic doctrinal resource.<br />
</li>
<li>Quotation of a cononized Saint or Doctor of the Church.<br />
</li>
<li>etc.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
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