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The Meaning of Mercy (Part I)
The Second Vatican Council taught us that the Eucharist is the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Yet we…
Yearly Archives: 2012
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The Nature Of Marriage Is Not Defined By Popular Whim
The debate over “social issues” in the United States recently brought many important topics, those typically reserved for the backburner…
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Overcoming the Merely Therapeutic: Human Excellence and the Moral Life
In Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers (2005), researchers Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton argue that for…
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Reflections for Sunday, March 11, 2012
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8-11; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25) Being Angry toward…
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How She Does It
“How do you do it?” Busy mothers hear this all the time. Time management is an important yet elusive goal.…
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The Catholic Church is No Enemy of Science or the Infertile
Because of her opposition to third party reproduction, the Catholic Church is often accused of being anti-science and insensitive to…
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Contraception and Contradiction
The Church is a sign of contradiction. On the issue of contraception, in which the Catholic Church is seen as…
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Getting Senator Rick Santorum into the White House
If we want a new president, it isn’t going to happen without some blood, sweat and tears. And divine grace—plenty…
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3-Minute Retreat: Called to Greater Freedom
The brief reflection below is based on a 3-Minute Lenten retreat brought to you by Loyola Press. At the bottom…
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Poem: “Lovers’ Hope!”
Lovers’ Hope! Early spring frost glazes budding Yoshino cherry blossoms. Glittering, glittering in late morning, under a chilly sun. Lovers…