Eat, Drink And Be Merry
Edward Monti
November 10, AD2017
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Eat Drink And Be Merry Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die. There are several places in holy Scripture where this sentiment is
Imitate John the Baptist – Friend of the Bridegroom
Kevin Aldrich
November 3, AD2017
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When John the Baptist’s disciples are disturbed that Jesus’ disciples are baptizing people and Christ is increasing in importance, they come to their master to
We’ve Forgotten How Great It Is To Be a Catholic Woman
Melanie Jean Juneau
October 25, AD2017
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It is difficult to be a woman today, especially a Christian woman. It’s no wonder Catholics are confused about who they are. The Church boldly
Striving to Live Worthy of His Call
Christine Roe
October 6, AD2017
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In today’s culture getting married young may not be frowned upon, but it certainly isn’t very common. Recently, my fiancé and I, both in our
St. Raymond Nonnatus: Healing Prayers for the Divorced
Anne DeSantis
October 4, AD2017
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St. Raymond Nonnatus is a saint from the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy or the Mercedarian Order and was born in 1204
The Catholic Church in Detroit is Unleashing the Gospel
Gene M. Van Son
September 19, AD2017
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The Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Detroit is getting “turbocharged.” At least that is what George Weigel says. In a recent article at First
How One Family Approaches Mass With Young Children
Lorelei Savaryn
September 16, AD2017
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Many Families, Many Approaches There are as many ways to manage a family with young children at Mass as there are families that attend. Many
Secrets to A Grace Filled Marriage: Humility and a Sense of Humour
Melanie Jean Juneau
August 28, AD2017
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My husband, Michael, and I will have been married for 39 years on Sept. 1, 2017. After a difficult life, we are happy and still in love.
The Heron Life: The Virtue of Stability
Suellen Brewster
August 16, AD2017
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In a culture that values what is new over what is old, excitement over routine, style over substance, it is not surprising that instability plagues
Turning Points
Jim Dougherty
August 8, AD2017
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The first turning point came when our car initially broke down in Hawaii. I was 6,000 miles away in Delaware, caring for my 90 year-old-parents.
The Magisterium and the Dilemma of Dissent
Nicholas LaBanca
August 3, AD2017
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There used to be a time when many of the world’s Catholic Christians submitted to the Church’s vision of faith and morals. The teaching authority
Natural Family Planning: It’s Not Just for Catholics
Sarah Huntzinger
August 3, AD2017
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The Church recently celebrated Natural Family Planning (NFP) week. The lessons, reflections, and prayers can serve married couples and change the culture. It’s not just a “Catholic
A Father Remembered
Sean Morrisroe
August 2, AD2017
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I was in shock standing in the front pew of the church at my father’s service (a traditional funeral was not held). Monsignor was at
The Message of Fatima for Mothers
Julie Machado
August 1, AD2017
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One hundred years ago an angel, then Our Lady, appeared to three poor shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Much was recorded by Sister Lucia, one
Prenatal Memories and Ancient Hebrew Wisdom
Melanie Jean Juneau
July 26, AD2017
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A young child, who knows enough words to communicate, can describe their prenatal memories and their birth from their own unique perspective, not as an
The Lost Virtue of Christian Hospitality
Nada Mazzei
June 24, AD2017
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Summer is a time we invite family and friends over for dinner often. The sun sets later and evenings are warm. It is an ideal
Shaping the Image of God: Thoughts about Fatherhood
Mark C. McCann
June 17, AD2017
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I have been thinking a lot about fatherhood lately. Having put in quite a few years as a dad with three beautiful children, you would
Helping Each Other To Heaven: A Convert’s Perspective on Catholic Marriage
Lorelei Savaryn
June 12, AD2017
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My husband and I celebrated ten years of marriage in May. This decade has brought with it many things including three children and my conversion
The Problem With Instant Gratification
Steffani Jacobs
June 8, AD2017
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If you’ve found yourself in debt from credit cards, new vehicles, and student loans, chances are you’ve fallen into instant gratification debt. However, fear not. The
Catholic Identity Politics and Vocation in the Age of Trump
Patrick Malone
May 22, AD2017
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Surely she had never asked God for anything except that He should let her have her will. And every time she had been granted what
Living in the Paschal Mystery
Jim Dougherty
May 7, AD2017
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Paschal Dad is still a bull of a man at 90 years of age. Manual labor and a strong work ethic have molded him into
What Is It about Mary? Part II: Family Life and the Church
Sarah Huntzinger
May 3, AD2017
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For a moment, imagine the Blessed Virgin Mary tidying her home and preparing meals. Or picture her tenderly bathing the Son of God, gently placing
The Catholic Church CAN Help Single Parents
Kerri Lynn Bishop
April 29, AD2017
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but for many faithful Catholics the picture perfect, Hallmark version of Mother’s Day will never happen. For many single
The Problem With Papal Mind-Readers
Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC
April 22, AD2017
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As people continue to be confused over what Pope Francis thinks here or there, especially regarding Communion for the divorced and remarried, one thing seems
