Reasons for Hope at the End of the Year
Laura DeMaria
December 31, AD2022
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The year 2022 has arrived at its end. How were the past 12 months for you? Many people will be ready to move on from
Spending Christmas Season in the Psychiatric Unit
Guest Contributor
December 31, AD2022
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By Brother Henry Arruda OMI I was not just in the hospital but in the “Psychiatric Unit” of the hospital. This is what happened to
A Simple Change in the Code of Canon Law is Needed
Gene M. Van Son
December 30, AD2022
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If you are a real thrifty person, you might want to hold on to your 2022 calendar. This is because the 2022 calendar can be
Ifs and Buts
Carol Monaco
December 30, AD2022
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There’s a saying: “If ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ were candy and nuts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas.” Well, I don’t know about that—candy and nuts
Why a Woman is Not Called to be a Priest
Jacqueline St. Clare
December 29, AD2022
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As a young person noticeably seeking Christ in my life, being part of the Catholic Church, and discerning consecrated life, several times I have been
Immaculate Reception
Guy McClung
December 29, AD2022
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Mary, the Mother of God, was immaculately conceived and remained immaculate all her life, and is so now in heaven. In human terms “immaculate” means:
The Benefits of Prayer on Our Mental and Physical Well Being
Guest Contributor
December 28, AD2022
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By Jason Lewis Prayer is one of the oldest and most widely practiced spiritual practices in the world and is a direct way to communicate
Purgatory – The Golden Prison
Hunter Leonard
December 28, AD2022
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A doctrine of the faith, often misunderstood by Catholics and non-Catholics alike, Purgatory, is a logical, biblical, and beautiful reality of the afterlife. CS writer/managing
New Beginnings in Christ
Diana Ragsdale
December 27, AD2022
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As this year draws to a close, I think of my sister’s December wedding and about how she is soon going to start her journey
Do The Hard Thing
Rob Marco
December 27, AD2022
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“Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning.” ~Victor Frankl (neurologist, psychiatrist, philosopher, author, Holocaust survivor) Wim Hof, colloquially known as
Three Simple Words to Keep You From Judging Others
John C. Connell
December 26, AD2022
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“Don’t judge!” Is commonly heard in our vernacular now, and applied to all life’s choices. From diet to fashion to even parenting styles and, of
The Beauty of Silence
Dom Cingoranelli
December 26, AD2022
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The beauty of silence is that it lets us hear that “still small voice” (cf. 1 Kings 19:12) of God directing us, inspiring us, pulling
Learning to Pray with Power
Deacon Steve Greco
December 25, AD2022
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There are many times when we think we are powerless. We believe we need to endure what is happening to us and don’t have the
A Christmas Message
David Torkington
December 25, AD2022
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Of the whole gamut of myths, legends and fairy tales that have been told in human history, not even the most outrageous or outlandish can
Choose Your Audacity Carefully
Gabriel Garnica
December 24, AD2022
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Are you audacious? Do you have audacity? The dictionary defines audacity as a willingness to take bold risks. But it can also be a disregard
The Birth of Christ: The Invasion of Time by Eternity
Melanie Jean Juneau
December 24, AD2022
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The very first Christmas was the invasion of time by Eternity. It is both a reality and a mystery, a sacred moment changing all of
Take Advantage of Travel to Practice Catholic Traditions
Genesius
December 23, AD2022
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Our modern world has become very mobile. Most of us think nothing of driving to the grocery store to get staples such as eggs, bread,
The Joy of Helping Someone in Ministry
Kendra Von Esh
December 23, AD2022
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Back in 2018, when I left my executive career in corporate America to become an Evangelist for the Catholic Faith, I was never so clueless
Whether to Just Accept Or Embrace
Mark Belanger
December 22, AD2022
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In the season of Advent we hear a lot about the power of “yes,” in particular in the “Magnificat,” the beautiful Song of Mary. But
Right-Hand Man
Todd Federici
December 22, AD2022
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I stopped in a fast-food restaurant recently to grab a burger and drink. I was greeted by a friendly man who attended to my order
Catholic Balance: Life in the Middle of the Road
Suellen Brewster
December 21, AD2022
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Swing Like a Pendulum Throughout my life I have swung from one side of the political spectrum to the other, seeking truth and justice. After
Sts. Adam and Eve – A Christmas Feast
Masha Goepel
December 21, AD2022
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Recently, I was listening to our local Catholic radio station when someone called in with a question about Adam and Eve. The caller asked if
