Latin Mass, priest, word, deaf

Deaf Versus Not Listening

In this article, I reflect on my experiences with the Catholic Mass over the past half century. I also advocate for communication accommodations, especially for

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Jesus Christ, Love, Sacred Heart

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus

On July 29th, 2022, I wrote my first handwritten letter to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a blue prayer journal that my sister bought

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magisterium, Vatican

Catholic in Name Only

And you,” he said to them, “who do you say that I am?” “You are the Messiah,” Simon Peter answered, “the Son of the living

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free will, agency

Are Tools Taking Over?

Henry David Thoreau was a nineteenth-century American philosopher who could remind one in a few words about timeless and timely issues we face today in

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Love God Back

Did you know that St. Augustine wrote a 6-series work on music theory? He called it “De Musica“. Until this week, I had no idea.

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