Solitude Among Millions
Sean Morrisroe
June 1, AD2017
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After dropping off my son at school, I usually go running at the local park. This park is quite unusual in the Los Angeles area.
A Matter of a Universe That Matters: Why I Am a Christian
Anthony S. Layne
May 30, AD2017
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“Always be ready,” Scripture tells us, “to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you”
Hope: A Misunderstood Virtue
Nada Mazzei
May 24, AD2017
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We all face difficult moments of darkness and anxiety when things can become difficult. Some may become disillusioned with life and lose hope. During these
Devotion to Mary Brought Me Closer to God
Michael Cretaro
May 21, AD2017
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I have always had a special attraction to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ever since I was a child, there was something about seeing a statue
The Father’s Personal Command to Us: Listen to Him
Dr. Allison Low
May 13, AD2017
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It is very rare in the New Testament that we are given words directly spoken by God the Father so when this happens it should
Mrs. Valiant, Meek and Mild: Reconciling Confidence and Gentleness
Suellen Brewster
May 12, AD2017
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One of the most common early Church titles of our Lady is “the Valiant Woman.” She is the one we run to in distress, looking
Government Decides Through Amendment, Religion Abides
H. L. Duncan
May 8, AD2017
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Known colloquially as the Johnson Amendment, this action by Congress added wording to IRS code Section 501(c)(3) intending to disallow nonprofit organizations from deeply engaging
The Third Beatitude: Blessed are the Meek
Kevin Aldrich
May 5, AD2017
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Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Heartland Each workday I drive thirty miles to and from my teaching job. It’s a
Why Women Wear Chapel Veils – And Should You Too?
Steffani Jacobs
May 5, AD2017
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I did not grow up wearing a chapel veil, but I remember hearing the stories from my mother about being required to wear one to
A Devotional: We Have the Victory in Christ
Anne DeSantis
May 4, AD2017
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“But thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” -1 Corinthians 15 Victory in Christ There is much
Discovering the Virtue of Chastity: A Personal Journey
Michael Cretaro
May 4, AD2017
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I am probably something of an anomaly in today’s world. I’m not a cleric but I have found fulfillment living a chaste life and serving
May: The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Nada Mazzei
April 25, AD2017
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The month of May is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. May is a month of growth, when nature is reborn. This month normally
Why Do We Need The Benedict Option?
Patrick Malone
April 21, AD2017
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The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher is, at the end of the day, underwhelming. That’s not all its own fault; it arrives amidst much hype,
My and Marjorie’s Amazing Journey
Paul Oakes
April 19, AD2017
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This is a true story about love and love of God, how God really does work in mysterious ways, and Evangelization, all rolled into one!
There is No Saint of the Broken Hearted
Laura DeMaria
April 18, AD2017
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When times are tough, I — like many Catholics — turn to my friends, the saints. Whether you’re searching for a job, battling breast cancer,
A Devotional: Celebrate the Joy
Anne DeSantis
April 17, AD2017
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“Happy is he who does not have sadness in his mind, and who has not fallen away from his hope.” -Sirach 14:2 Finding Hope in
Grabbing the Lion of Judah’s Tail
Ken Kniepmann
April 16, AD2017
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As we approach Holy Week, Lent has steadily moved us to the edges of ourselves. Yet, we can miss one of the most important elements
Sports, Entertainment, the Economy, and Easter Sunday
Gene M. Van Son
April 7, AD2017
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One of my all-time favorite movies is Chariots of Fire. It’s a fact-based historical drama that just happens to deliver a very Christian message. The
The Second Beatitude: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Kevin Aldrich
April 2, AD2017
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. What do the words of this beatitude mean? We want happiness, so we would say,
Despair in Secular America
Dom Cingoranelli
March 30, AD2017
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A new research report shows an increase in the mortality rate (deaths per 100,000 of people) among middle-aged American men. Citing the study, this article,
Submariners, St. Joseph, and Lent
Todd Nolan
March 28, AD2017
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Lent is often a struggle for me. Trying to find just the right ways to prepare can sometimes leave me unsettled. What should I give
The Thirst of Jesus
Nada Mazzei
March 24, AD2017
4 Comments
The last words a person says before dying are cherished by those who care for him or her. They are always remembered and reflect upon,
