The Sin of Rash Judgment
Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez.
June 14, AD2020
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A few years ago, I told my husband about a young woman I saw in the ladies’ room in the building where I once worked
Bringing God Out Of The ‘Friend Zone’
Mark Belanger
June 14, AD2020
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In early adolescence I was prone to sudden and intense crushes that seemed to arrive out of nowhere and hit like a ton of bricks.
Rediscovering Downtime While Sheltering in Place
B.J. Gonzalvo
June 12, AD2020
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Life as we know it has changed since this COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The norm that we were used to, that fast-paced, hectic, high adrenaline, and
Satan’s In the News, 24 Hours a Day
Cynthia Millen
June 12, AD2020
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Satan’s work is rarely obvious. We like to think that we will spot his devilish efforts, much like the cartoons where the angel whispers in
What to Say and How to Say It
Pete Socks
June 11, AD2020
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Evangelizing can be a tough task. Many of us have faced it. How we have handled it varies. To the vast majority of Catholics evangelizing
God Uses Human Weakness to Make Saints
Paul Kniaz
June 11, AD2020
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Through the Gospel reading for the ascension, the Church has reminded its flock that God uses human weakness to make saints. St. Matthew writes of
Walking in His Footsteps in Word and Truth
Richard Van Kirk
June 7, AD2020
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We know that God is in control of our lives, our families, our nation and our planet. We know that He has promised to come
We Need Healing: We Need Jesus
William Hemsworth
June 4, AD2020
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As I write this column, my heart is very heavy. We started the new year with much optimism, but 2020 has proven to be a
Give Me a Word
Rob Marco
June 4, AD2020
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Every now and then I will arrive a few minutes late to daily Mass. I make it a habit in these situations, when the Word
The Warning: Off the Shelf 179 with Christine Watkins
Pete Socks
June 1, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 179 – Christine Watkins If you have never heard of The Warning or are curious about it, this episode is for you.
Our Lord’s Promise
Carol Monaco
May 30, AD2020
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Following Jesus Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, His disciples prayerfully waited with Mary, the Blessed Mother, for the coming of the Holy Spirit because
Maximilian Kolbe A Saint in Auschwitz
Pete Socks
May 28, AD2020
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Looking for an engaging way to captivate readers both young and young at heart? I can’t recommend enough the new graphic novel from Jean-Francois Vivier
Our Place in Heaven
Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm.
May 28, AD2020
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Heaven is open! Again, I say heaven is open! My heart is pondering that insight as I write this article days before the solemnity of
The Five Abodes of Saint John
Susan Skinner
May 27, AD2020
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When we pray with all of our hearts worshiping our merciful God, we can rest in Jesus during Mass just as John the Beloved did
Shy NYC Cabbie Combats Evil with a Cell Phone
Jamey Brown
May 27, AD2020
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I started driving a cab in New York City because I wanted to meet interesting people. Now I just want to meet normal people. They
Miracles Happen Today: A Sight to Behold
Melanie Jean Juneau
May 26, AD2020
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I have been surprised by three miracles in my life so far- a physical healing and the multiplication of heating oil and of decorative wood.
The Pause: Our Liturgical Opportunity
Marty Dybicz
May 26, AD2020
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The pause in our usual activities due to the COVID lockdown gave us the opportunity to take stock of our lives; the pause in regular
Secrets from Heaven: Off the Shelf 178 with Father Sebastian Walshe
Pete Socks
May 25, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 178 – Father Sebastian Walshe This week Father Sebastian Walshe joins me to share some insight into how we can be successful when
The Biblical Basis of Intercessory Prayer
Deacon Steve Greco
May 24, AD2020
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According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, intercessory prayer is “a prayer of petition that leads us to pray as Jesus did. He is
The Domestic Church’s ‘Year of the Interior Life’
Loreto Xavier
May 24, AD2020
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Even though Catholic life in the United States is gradually beginning to bloom again as we return to ‘normal’, the faithful will always treasure the
Master Your Mind in Prayer
Kendra Von Esh
May 22, AD2020
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In April, I presented at a Virtual Catholic Conference; my topic was Master Your Mind in Prayer. I surveyed thousands of people about their biggest
Science, God’s Gift to Mankind
Bob Kurland
May 22, AD2020
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“Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Each can draw the other into a wider
