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To Wear or Not Wear: Church Veils and Mantillas
If you do an internet search for “church veil” or “mantilla”, you’ll come across many websites dedicated to wearing a…
Author Terry McDermott
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Empowering Our Youth to Make a “Mess”
In one of his World Youth Days homilies, Pope Francis told the throng of enthusiastic young adults that he wants…
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Posing Nude: A Symptom of Illness in the Church
The nude photograph of Agnieszka Radwanska has caused quite a stir inside and outside of the Catholic Church. Agnieszka is…
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Remembering the Martyrs of Compiegne
During the period between 1789 and 1799, France was deep in the throes of revolution with forces of change advocating…
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When Gay “Marriage” Affects Your Family
On June 26, 2013, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was struck down in a five- to- four decision by…
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Helping Our Children Discern Their Vocations
When I grow up, I’m going to be a priest and a policeman.” “I want to be a nun who…
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What are You Grateful For?
The question stared back at me from the email sent by a nurses’ professional group where I hold membership. I…
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How Does the Internet Affect Your Relationships?
There we were, my husband and I, lounging around the living room, facing each other but not looking at each…
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Enthroning the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Our Family
For a parent, there is nothing more humbling than understanding that God has entrusted us with the care of his…
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They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll recognize the title from an old folk hymn; we sang it repeatedly at…