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N.J. Lim - Catholic Matters & Art
Where Creativity Meets Catholicism


Why turn to St. Agatha in life’s difficulties?
St. Agatha Visited in Prison by St. Peter, who healed her wounds. Why turn to St. Agatha in life’s difficulties? Life frequently presents a series of ups and downs and is rarely without challenges. It is often filled with trials and tribulations, yet many individuals also encounter moments of happiness and love. There will often be times of dread like Monday blues, grief and anguish when everything appears to be falling apart, so much pain and sadness that tempts us to lose

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How do you cope with life’s difficulties, Mr. Catholic?
How to cope with life's difficulties Understanding the true nature of life reveals that it is not without its challenges, even for those who are wealthy. Life can be exceptionally challenging for many individuals. It can confine and overwhelm you, sometimes leading to feelings of desperation. Many of us find ourselves unprepared for the severity of these difficulties, often believing such hardships would never affect us personally. When faced with a series of failures and set

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What is the difference between Traditional Catholicism and Modern Catholicism?
It is unfortunate that our Catholic Church currently faces this situation, which can be attributed to the changes implemented by the Second Vatican Council (11 October 1962 - 8 December 1965) as a result of the introduction of Liberalism and Ecumenism into the Church. Traditional Catholicism encompasses the teachings and practices established from the inception of the Church, as handed down by Christ and His Apostles, until the modifications introduced by the Second Vatican C

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Honour Your Father and Mother Always
When a close family friend and her kids moved away recently, I felt inspired to write this little note to their children and create the prayer image attached. April 2019. Dear Robinson and Priscilla, Remember the 4th commandment? It's about honoring your mom and dad. Your dad stands for Our Lord, and your mom stands for Our Lady. Even though they're human and not perfect, it's important to see the goodness in all our flaws. When you show respect to your parents, you're also s

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A Brief Story of How I became a Catholic and embraced traditional Catholicism.
My Home Altar after embracing Traditional Catholicism My parents were married in an Anglican Church but did not practice the faith as far as I knew because during my childhood I don’t recall my parents ever going to Church. My brother and I were baptized when babies. Anyway, my journey to Catholicism came later when I was nearing twenty, around 1978, my paternal grandfather befriended a well known French priest in Kuala Lumpur - Rev. Fr. Peter De Crocq of Jesus Caritas Church

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