Jane Austen Prays
Guy McClung
April 11, AD2016
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The primary reason for this article is to make those who do not know of the prayers written by Jane Austen. Below are some links
In the Shelter of His Rays
Lilla Marie Lottinger
April 10, AD2016
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Entering Into the Resurrection – “The Shelter of His Rays” One of my favorite Rosary Mysteries is the Resurrection of Christ, though they all have their
My Experience at a Pro-life Rally
Colleen McCrum
April 9, AD2016
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“Separation of Church and State! Separation of Church and State!” At 10 am, on Wednesday morning, on the sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court,
Precious: A Grandfather’s Lesson
Guy McClung
April 9, AD2016
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The first time I held my new granddaughter, I spontaneously said to her, “You are precious.” She is now a toddler. I still say this
Making Much of God’s Mother
Charlie Johnson
April 8, AD2016
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Catholics do not worship Mary – a Marian skeptic may concede the point. But we Catholics give her far too much attention, some might say,
Choosing The Cross
Karen Reep
April 7, AD2016
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I am expecting our seventh child. My husband and I never dreamed we would be blessed this abundantly. Having a large family was always a
False Extremes Part 2: Tradition and The Word
James Hooper
April 7, AD2016
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In Part 1 of this series on false dichotomies and extreme positions, we reviewed the false idea of Sola Scriptura, and the question of “Who
The Idol-Worship of Ideology
Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg
April 6, AD2016
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We find ourselves particularly challenged in these modern times by a generally unsuspected set of idols: ideas. We are especially plagued today by our attachments
A Night in the Holy Sepulchre
David Torkington
April 6, AD2016
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If you want old ideas read new books, but if you want new ideas read old books’. With these words my spiritual director gave me
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ Through Love
Anne DeSantis
April 6, AD2016
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Christ and the Gospel The joyous season of Easter is among us. Another Lent has passed and we can now celebrate with the entire Church
Society of St Vincent de Paul, Knights of Columbus, and Martyrs
Dan Byron
April 5, AD2016
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At first glance, the title of this article would seem to have little or no relationship to reality. After all, the Knights and the Vincentians
The U.S. Military and the Catholic Faith: Authority
Brandon Schild
April 5, AD2016
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This article discusses comparisons between the U.S. Army, the military, and Catholicism. Though my views are subjective, they are based on objective facts which exist
The Power of Words for Pilgrims of Mercy: The Brilliance of the Resurrection
Sarah Huntzinger
April 4, AD2016
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The joy of Easter should remain with us beyond the Easter Triduum. In the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Catholic pilgrim’s words should be full
Laugh and Grow Strong
Melanie Jean Juneau
April 3, AD2016
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“Laugh and grow strong.” ( St. Ignatius of Loyola) I was stunned when I first discovered this quote by St. Ignatius because I associated the
Beyond Lent: Will You Drink of the Cup?
Mike Eisenbath
April 2, AD2016
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“Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in my steps.” (Luke 9:23) Take up
Easter Letdown or Easter Joy?
Birgit Jones
April 1, AD2016
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In our flawed human existence, we often experience a letdown after major holidays (holy days). The buildup leading to the event, in this case, Easter,
A Rome Story
Cecily Lowe
April 1, AD2016
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Last month marked one year since the start of my junior semester abroad in Rome. Because of the timeliness, and the fact that I’ve never
Divine Mercy: Heaven’s Ultimate “Mulligan”
Gabriel Garnica
March 31, AD2016
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I do not play golf, but an old friend of mine does and, one time, when I asked him what his score was, he asked
“I Ain’t Much, Baby—But I’m All I’ve Got”
Jamey Brown
March 30, AD2016
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Don’t be so certain you’ll never change. When I was in college the one thing I was absolutely sure of was that I would always
Confession: The Light is On for You
Pete Socks
March 30, AD2016
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Fear, anxiety, dread, embarrassment. These are all emotions one may feel when faced with having to go to confession. This is not how it needs
Why I Cannot Vote for Trump
John McNichol
March 29, AD2016
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A recent exchange on Facebook about Donald Trump helped me clarify a few things for myself about the upcoming elections. Names changed below: KARIN (X):
Lessons in Mercy from the Prodigal Son’s Older Brother
Denise J. Hunnell, MD
March 28, AD2016
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This year the Gospel reading for Laetare Sunday included the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), an appropriate choice as we paused to break
