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Seeking a Relationship with God
When I meet with the Confirmation students in my parish one on one, I always ask them to describe their…
Browsing: Live in Christ
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Three New Lenten Resources
Bringing Lent Home with Pope Francis: Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Ave Maria Press, 2015…
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Book Review: Rediscover Jesus
As Catholics, we often think that we know Jesus. After all, most of us have been hearing the stories of…
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A Matter Of Penance or Radical Permission
This past Advent as I attended Sacrament of Reconciliation, the priest mercifully imposed a seemingly unchallenging penance: say one “Our…
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Broken (Liturgical) Windows
In a large urban parish which I attended some years ago I have noticed that the liturgical life seems to…
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Mercy Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry?
“Why do they only have 45 minutes for confession?” asked my Protestant dad when I was home over the holidays.…
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Seize Eternal Life in the Here and Now
Jesus’ prayer in the 17th Chapter of John is often referred to as the High Priestly Prayer. In verse three…
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Family Ties that Lift Us Up
Jesus’ invitation to discipleship comes with a warning: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his…
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Good Shelter Work
I acted the devil’s advocate. “So here we are, driving to the animal shelter to volunteer when people are hungry.…
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The Epiphany Star
My five year old daughter told me: “Dad, I know what you call stars that draw a picture: consternations.” I…