Joy in Finding Jesus
Diana Ragsdale
October 22, AD2026
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Much joy is to to be had when we find Jesus in our midst.
Caring for Our Common Home
Masha Goepel
October 22, AD2026
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Do you ever feel like the Church is divided into two or three eternally warring camps? The liberal, social justice Catholics – who love guitars
On Monastic Piety And Ordinary Parish Intensity
Mark Belanger
July 26, AD2026
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After the denomination I was born into went insane in the 1990s (something that happened across a spectrum of “mainstream” denominations to one degree or
Catholic Time Travel
Ray Sullivan
May 22, AD2026
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Catholic time-travel happens through the Eucharist, looking at the crucifix, saying the Rosary, and remembering the day of your marriage.
April Is the Month of the Eucharist
Dan Fitzpatrick
April 13, AD2026
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The Catholic Church has long assigned special devotions to each month of the year. April is for honoring the Holy Eucharist. This practice of monthly
Be Open and Humble
Carol Monaco
March 2, AD2026
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How are you doing on your Lenten journey? Are you tempted to stop? I used to think Lent was more of a burden than a
Catholicism 101: Eat, Drink, and Be Mary!
Ray Sullivan
November 18, AD2025
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Mary, the Queen Mother, intercedes for us to her Son, Jesus, the King of kings.
Why Catholic? There is No Other Option
Tom Collingwood
August 31, AD2025
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In 2021, I posted an essay titled “A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith.” To my surprise, some folks have commented to me about it
A Homily I’d Like to Hear
Gene M. Van Son
July 3, AD2025
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Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass? A general
We Are What We Eat
Carol Monaco
June 30, AD2025
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You know the saying: We are what we eat. Okay, this is not an article about low carb, high protein diets. Instead, let’s ponder what
The Cross is the New Testament Tree of Life
Ray Sullivan
June 19, AD2025
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Eating the fruit of the tree of life in the New Testament (the Eucharist) allows salvation and eternal life to enter into us.
Did Satan Enter Judas Because of the Eucharist?
Nate Guyear
April 1, AD2025
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We are all familiar with the Last Supper narratives in which Jesus identifies Judas as his betrayer. However, something interesting occurs in John 13 when
The Early Church Was… CATHOLIC!
Ray Sullivan
August 20, AD2024
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I have been meeting with a Protestant friend of mine for the past five months at a local diner to discuss the Bible and theology.
Satan Visits the Olympics
Tom Collingwood
August 5, AD2024
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Many of us celebrated the Eucharistic Revival this past July. It was clearly a statement for Jesus Christ, our faith, and our Church. The Revival
Turn to Jesus
Carol Monaco
June 30, AD2024
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Recently I saw the movie Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist. During the movie, I confirmed something that I regret. I expended a lot
I Love You Jesus
Carol Monaco
April 30, AD2024
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Saying “I love you Jesus” has never been easy for me. I questioned whether I really meant it, especially with all my heart. Sometimes I
The Most Holy Eucharist
Joe Tevington
October 3, AD2023
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Introduction I may need to be disabused of simplistic notions of church history and the Eucharist during my life time. It is clearly the case
Deaf Versus Not Listening
Joe Tevington
August 6, AD2023
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In this article, I reflect on my experiences with the Catholic Mass over the past half century. I also advocate for communication accommodations, especially for
You Are What You Eat
Tom Collingwood
August 5, AD2023
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In the fitness and nutrition world we often say, “You are what you eat.” For example, eating excessive carbohydrates (especially simple sugars) and saturated fats,
Give Us This Day Our Supersubstantial Bread
Anthony S. Layne
August 3, AD2023
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“Give us this day our daily bread” … what does that mean? On the surface, it’s a simple acknowledgment that the things we need to
Reorientation Before Revival
Guest Contributor
July 5, AD2023
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By John Vrdolyak Many well-informed Catholics can quote the sobering statistics concerning belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist – with 69%
Jesus Challenges Us
Diana Ragsdale
April 25, AD2023
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The Easter season is here. Jesus is risen. Alleluia! Since Jesus is risen, as Catholics we should call to mind each of our own eternal
Getting to Mass More Often
Dom Cingoranelli
March 3, AD2023
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Getting to Mass more often–it’s a good practice to embrace, in or out of special seasons like Lent. It will change your life! Making Time
Life and Love
Carol Monaco
March 2, AD2023
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Picture yourself receiving Holy Communion or gazing upon the Eucharist in adoration. What goes through your mind? Do you think about life and love? Frankly
