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The Mystery of the Incarnation
“Mystery,” he sneered. “That’s a good Catholic word.” My friend was a fundamentalist who had more than a bit of…
Browsing: Learn & Live the Faith
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Votive Candles: Lights of Faith and Hope
An elderly woman stands at the votive candle area and lights eight large candles. She says a prayer and then…
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Central African Republic: Catholics Reach Out to Former Deadly Enemies
The Catholic leader of the Central African Republic embodies his Church’s commitment to peace and national reconciliation. Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapailanga,…
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Reflections for Sunday, December 21, 2014
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12,14,16; Psalm 89:2-5,27,29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38) Advent: A…
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Ode to Feminine Genius: A Family Woman
When I was a child I always said I wanted 9 children. In fact, I said I wanted 9 boys!…
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Ubi Petrus, Ibi Ecclesia
In a recent post in his blog The Next Right Step, Charlie Johnston writes: “There is a lot of theological…
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The Four Greatest Christmas Gifts Parents Can Give to Their Children Year-round
What are the four greatest Christmas gifts parents can give to their children year-round? Certainly we have the obvious one,…
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Front Row With Francis: The Synod of Bishops
Did the bishops gathered for the October Synod on the family “quarrel”? Pope Francis pondered that question during his General…
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John the Baptist and Spiritual Joy
On the third Sunday of Advent, penitential purple gives way to pink and we celebrate “Gaudete” or “Rejoice!” Sunday. “Rejoice…
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Confessions of a Publicly Grumpy Mom
Milk and toothpaste. That’s all that was left on my shopping list as I maneuvered myself, two shopping carts (one…