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Why are the Middle-Aged Dying?
By now there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the disturbing study from Princeton economists showing that middle-aged white Americans…
Yearly Archives: 2015
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St. Martin of Tours
WHEN a mere boy, Martin became a Christian catechumen against his parents’ wish; and at fifteen was therefore seized by…
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Book Review: Waiting for Eli
This book is a must read. It is the beautiful story of what could be considered a miracle birth, and…
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Five Ways to Imitate Christ
In St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, he exhorts his readers to be imitators of God. I venture to say…
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Physician Assisted Suicide Undermines Efforts to Reduce Suicide
Last week’s New York Times featured a haunting portrayal of suicide in America. Across the nation, suicide rates are on…
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Book Review: Intimate Graces
The Jubilee Year of Mercy is right around the corner. Why not take advantage of that year to work on…
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St. Leo the Great
LEO was born at Rome. He embraced the sacred ministry, was made archdeacon of the Roman Church by St. Celestine,…
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St. Andrew Avellino
AFTER a holy youth, Lancelot Avellino was ordained priest at Naples. At the age of thirty-six he entered the Theatine…
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Front Row With Francis: Forgiveness in the Family
Pope Francis opened his Nov. 4th Wednesday General Address by spotlighting real families who witness daily to the great gift…
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Poem: “Whatever the Journey, Whatever the Road”
Whatever the Journey, Whatever the Road My hand is upon you, As you well know. I walk with you daily,…