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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…
Browsing: Learn & Live the Faith
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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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In Syria, Food is ‘The Most Deadly Weapon of War’
By John Pontifex NEW YORK—Food has become “the most deadly weapon of war” in Syria, according to a leading Catholic…
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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…
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Christmas in a Stricken Community: Where was God?
Living in a community stricken by scores of deaths each year from pills and cheap heroin of unprecedented potency, the…
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A Figure Of Deep, Genuine Mercy
The figure of the Pieta resides on the top shelf along the southwest wall of my living room, just a…
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Seven Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions
I think most Catholics in the world would love to grow in their relationship with Jesus. People have a genuine…
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In Bethlehem Then and Now, ‘Jesus is the Door to Peace’
By Oliver Maksan JOSEPH AND MARY quietly rocked the child. Shepherds gathered around them. Children in costumes were enacting the…
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Christmas Fulfills Promise to Adam and Eve
St. Ignatius was bishop of Antioch overseeing first century Syrian Christians and was a disciple of the Apostle John. He…