The Prodigal Vine Workers
Gabriel Garnica
October 27, AD2022
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Some days ago I was driving by one of those home centers when I saw a crowd of day workers anxiously waiting for someone to
What is This Fascination with Altars?
Maurice Williams
July 11, AD2022
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I traveled to many countries during my career, and in my travels, my hosts took me to many religious shrines they and their people were
The Grace of Father Stu
Rob Marco
April 27, AD2022
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In a 2017 interview with Aleteia, filmaker Barbara Nicolosi gives an astute insider perspective on the state of the Christian movie industry: What happened was that
The Love of the Blessed Mother
Deacon Steve Greco
April 27, AD2022
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The month of May, during which the Church especially honors the Blessed Mother, is upon us. How blessed are we that we have the love
Looking Back on Our Lenten Journey
Diana Ragsdale
April 23, AD2022
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Now is the time when we celebrate the Easter season. As faithful Catholics, however, we should go a step further and reflect on what our
Living with Alzheimer’s – A Caregiver Remembers
Larry Peterson
March 13, AD2022
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What follows is some insight for those who have never been a primary caregiver. It is kind of like “a day in the life” of
Psalm 23: The Grass is Always Greener on God’s Side
Gabriel Garnica
March 5, AD2022
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Like many, I thought I had a decent understanding of Psalm 23 (The Lord is My Shepherd). But there may be some nuances I missed!
Courage and the Ukrainian People
Christian Daru
March 4, AD2022
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The classical four cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, courage, and temperance. It has often been claimed that the lynchpin of these virtues is justice. Justice
What to Do When the World Falls Apart
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
February 27, AD2022
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Years ago, during a cold Michigan November, as a freshman in college, I was surprised by call from my mom. She wanted me to know
How Could There Be Suffering Before the Fall?
JP Nunez
February 22, AD2022
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Evolution. The word alone sends a shiver down the spines of many Catholics, but the truth is that it doesn’t pose nearly as much of
“It’s Not Fair!” . . . The Anthem of Self
Gabriel Garnica
February 19, AD2022
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How often have you heard someone say “It’s not fair”? Chances are you’ve heard these words uttered or even loudly exclaimed more than once. The
Filled with Christ
John Kubasak
January 5, AD2022
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For the best of all New Years’ resolutions, look to Our Lord and Savior. Be filled with Christ and allow Him to transform every corner
Living the Joy of Christ
Deacon Steve Greco
December 31, AD2021
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When we suffer trials and tribulations, we don’t feel joyous. In fact, we experience anything but joy. We may be in panic mode or simply
Faith Is Like a Marriage Which Makes Us Hope
Rob Marco
December 30, AD2021
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The person you love most can cut you the deepest. Anyone who has been married for a minute knows this. As a spouse, you have literally
Forgiveness and Faith
Deacon Steve Greco
December 9, AD2021
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Faith is the foundation of our relationship with Jesus. As mentioned in Hebrews 11:6, it is impossible to please God without faith. Faith is mentioned
The Need for More Faith When a Loved One Dies
Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez.
November 10, AD2021
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The death of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult of life’s circumstances. It’s a pain that never goes away. I know this for
My Sacrifice and Yours
Susan Skinner
October 22, AD2021
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We recently had the Fathers of Mercy at our parish for a parish mission. Father Joseph Aytona asked us what we offer when the Priest
Blessed Columba Marmion: a Saint for our Times
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
September 28, AD2021
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Recently I had the privilege of visiting my community’s mission in Luxembourg. The country of Luxembourg itself is quite small; thirty minutes suffice to drive
Why Is It So Hard To Be Good?
Rob Marco
September 27, AD2021
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In titling this post I was primarily thinking of my own experience, specifically with regards to this awful-lousy-no-good-whole-food-plant-based diet I’ve been trying out. My intentions
Another Of Life’s Trials And Tribulations
Mark Belanger
August 24, AD2021
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It is high August in Texas and that means hot. In parts of the state hot means humid and sultry to suffocating, while in other
The Pain That Our Comforters Bring
Laurika Nxumalo
July 31, AD2021
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Often, when a person is suffering, they must endure pain not only from their bereavement, illness, or betrayal, etc but also pain from how others
Do You Follow an Envelope Jesus?
Gabriel Garnica
July 25, AD2021
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We have all heard the expressions “push the envelope” and “think outside the box.” They seem to be clearly modern expressions. The first expression is
