The Necessary Virtue of Hope

During any phase of transition, one hears quite a bit about the importance of the theological virtues of faith and love. One is counseled to

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Why We March for Life

It has been 42 years since the Roe v Wade decision.  Many will stand again this year, united in our nation’s capital, to represent those

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Whose Life Should We Respect?

While writing this article, many are preparing for the anniversary of Roe vs Wade on January 22, 2015.  Many of us are preparing for rallies and marches

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Aim Higher Than Purgatory

During a homily, I heard the story told of an elderly man who had converted to the Catholic faith on his deathbed. “Why now?” many

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The ELCA and Abortion

A while ago, I read a blog post over at First Things that was a blast from my past. The author, a Lutheran pastor, recently

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Unanswered Prayers

My husband and I recently spoke about prayer and our prayer ministry, Pray More Novenas, at a local Theology on Tap event. After our talk,

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Rational Animal Sexuality

This is the third in a series of introductory essays on the document “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the preparatory catechesis for

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