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Make Family Reconciliation an Advent Tradition
It is 1535 London. The prior of the Carthusian monks at the London Charterhouse tries to prepare his brothers for…
Monthly Archives: December, 2015
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Movie Review: The Letters
The Letters is another film about the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (acted with aplomb by Juliet Stevenson) –…
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Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop
ST. EUSEBIUS was born of a noble family, in the island of Sardinia, where his father is said to have…
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“Camp Virgin Mary.” Displaced Iraqis get Chapel in Baghdad
By Oliver Maksan BAGHDAD—Father Luis Montes is glad and he has reason to be: “We have just consecrated a new…
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Learning from the Moms
I’m a new priest and I have a lot to learn. Of course, working in a parish affords me many…
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Annual UN Report Repeats False Claims About Abortion
As wars and natural disasters force increasing numbers of people from their homes, among the most vulnerable are mothers with…
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St. Mesmin
ST. MESMIN was a native of Verdun. The inhabitants of that place having proved disloyal to King Clovis, an uncle…
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Poem: “If I Had But an Hour with You”
If I Had But an Hour with You If I had but an hour with You It would be as…
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Front Row With Francis: Introduction to the Year of Mercy
In his first General Audience during the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis explained why he has called for this extraordinary…
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St. John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross, 1542-1591. THE father of St. John was discarded by his kindred for marrying a poor…