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A Question of Faith- Does Satan Really Exist?

Posted on January 23, 2024 in: Reflections

Have you ever questioned or wondered about some aspect of the Catholic faith? Well now is your chance to do just that! Four County Catholic Magazine is introducing a new column entitled A QUESTION OF FAITH. Every edition will offer our readers’ the opportunity to ask and have their questions a...

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Bishop Cote's Pastoral on Life

Posted on January 18, 2024 in: Reflections, ProLife

My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, January 22, 2024, is the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade supreme court decision legalizing abortion. Although the Roe decision was overturned by Dobbs, the Fight for Life continues. This year, on January 19th, the 51st annual March fo...

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Full Text: Pope Francis’ Homily for Christmas 2023

Posted on December 25, 2023 in: Reflections

Below is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, delivered on Dec. 24, 2023, in St. Peter’s Basilica. “A census of the whole earth” (cf. Lk 2:1). This was the context in which Jesus was born, and the Gospel makes a point of it. ...

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Keeping Christ in Xmas - An Opportunity to Evangelize

Posted on December 25, 2023 in: Reflections

Recently, the discussion around "Keeping Christ in Christmas" emerged, particularly concerning the use of the abbreviation "Xmas." Upon delving into this matter, I uncovered the following insights: The utilization of "Xmas" instead of spelling out "Christmas&quo...

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Bishop Cote's Video Christmas Message for 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 in: Reflections, ADVENT

Bishop Michael R. Cote shares his Christmas Message with us, the men, women, and children of the Diocese of Norwich. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas! May the light of Christ, shine brightly during this holy season and throughout the year. We hope you enjoy this video reflection...

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It’s a Wonderful Life: How a 76-year-old Movie is the Gospel Transposed onto Celluloid

Posted on December 21, 2023 in: Reflections, ADVENT

If you are one of the few people who have never seen this classic movie, be warned, there are some spoilers to follow. Hopefully, by the time you finish this article, you will want to pop some corn or roast some chestnuts and find an airing of It’s a Wonderful Life. Be sure to share it with...

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5 Things to Know and Share about St. Nicholas

Posted on December 06, 2023 in: Reflections, ADVENT

St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 6, is well known as possibly the real-life inspiration for the beloved Christmas character of Santa Claus. Not a lot is known about the historical Nicholas, who was bishop of Myra, a Greek city in modern-day Turkey, during the fourth century A.D. ...

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What are the Precepts of the Church?

Posted on November 30, 2023 in: Reflections

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Where has the Reverence Gone?

Posted on November 28, 2023 in: Reflections

As I begin writing this piece, I am suddenly aware of the fact that this will raise some eyebrows, but here goes: Where has the awe and devotion gone at Mass? A picture is worth a thousand words, but as Jesus well understood, a story can often get one’s point across very effectively. My sto...

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Bishop's Column - Glory to God in the Highest

Posted on November 20, 2023 in: News, Reflections

November/December 2023 Four County Catholic "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we approach Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas I am reminded of the above verse from the Gospel of Luke which ...

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"

Posted on March 12, 2026 in: Reflections

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“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his protection and reliant on his intercession. “Christ be with me, Christ within me… Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Chri...

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