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Saint Francis of Assisi and the Laity

H. L. Duncan December 9, AD2013 8 Comments

If you are like me, the first time you heard that the laity could be members of a religious order, what went through your

An Empty Vessel

Michelle Fritz November 27, AD2013 3 Comments

My young daughter sat quietly at the table eating her snack. Beside her was her plastic cup, Dora the Explorer smiling on the outside, and

God, Beauty, and Symmetry in Science

Bob Kurland November 24, AD2013 8 Comments

“Now, may our God be our hope. He Who made all things is better than all things. He Who made all beautiful things is more

On Manliness: Perseverance

Michael Lane November 13, AD2013 17 Comments

Manliness. Thanks to websites like the Art of Manliness, Catholic Gentlemen, Whiskey Catholic and many others, the internet is a buzz with discussion of what

Ten Saints Every \”Worrier\” Should Know

Gary Zimak November 2, AD2013 7 Comments

Although we’d rather not admit it, many of us worry (or are tempted to worry) each day of our lives. One of the reasons that

From Sneezing to Faith – A True Story

Emmanuel Joseph October 26, AD2013 2 Comments

Reading John Darrouzet\’s recent article \”Do You See Miracles? Our Ruby Story\” inspired this post as it motivated me to share one of my miraculous

What Every Diocesan Bishop Ought To Do

Kevin Aldrich October 23, AD2013 7 Comments

The “Year of Faith” will end on November 24. But Pope Emeritus Benedict’s objective must go on: to “rediscover the content of the faith that

Reflexive Belief

Foxfier October 22, AD2013 3 Comments

When it comes to how you feel, things are relative. Are you having a good day? Well, you can probably list a bunch of things

God of All Things

Emmanuel Joseph September 27, AD2013 12 Comments

One of the problems an ordinary human person faces while trying to accept God\’s providence is the way God gives; God gives us what we

The Ketchup Stain on my Soul

Michelle Fritz September 4, AD2013 4 Comments

Recently my son took me out to lunch. As we sat in the booth at the restaurant eating our hamburgers I looked down at my

Why Is Today Significant?

Autumn Jones August 12, AD2013 1 Comment

As a grad student in journalism, a number of my assignments come in the form of responding to a question, by way of an essay,

Humility and Devotion Through Veiling

Michelle Fritz August 7, AD2013 8 Comments

It has been years since I first felt God quietly calling me. At first I couldn’t understand what He was asking me to do. As time passed

Dangers to the Faith

Patti Maguire Armstrong July 17, AD2013 20 Comments

It is holy to love our enemy, but we must recognize him. The guy who takes our parking spot, the cranky neighbor, the difficult in-law…they

Not Above the Law: Speeding Tickets and Humility

Autumn Jones July 15, AD2013 3 Comments

I knew it the instant I passed him on the two-lane highway. Red and blue lights flashed. He pulled over, flipped a U-turn and was

A Little Faith Goes A Long Way!

Gary Zimak July 12, AD2013 3 Comments

How important is faith? According to Jesus, it’s VERY important: “Whatever you ask for in prayer, you will receive it if you have faith.” (Matthew

My Encounters With the Devil

Emmanuel Joseph July 5, AD2013 5 Comments

You are probably expecting to read about some out-of-this world experience that brought me face to face with the \”Father of Lies\”, but I have

Peter or Judas: Hanging or Hope?

Jennifer Hartline June 8, AD2013 13 Comments

\”Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, \”Greetings Rabbi!\” and kissed him. Jesus replied, \”Friend, do what you came for.\” Matthew 26:49-50 \”Peter replied, \”Even

Screwtape Letters and the Catechism

Edmund Mitchell May 30, AD2013 1 Comment

I\’m all for using the Catechism of the Catholic Church, especially in unconventional ways. That\’s why when I came across this article by Marlon de

What a Difference a Decade Makes

JoAnna Wahlund May 29, AD2013 4 Comments

Today, my husband and I celebrate the tenth anniversary of our joint reception into the Catholic Church. We were confirmed at the Basilica of St.

10 Things That Happen When We Pray

Gary Zimak May 17, AD2013 7 Comments

Why should I bother to pray? If you’re like me, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once in your life. Whether it’s motivated

Conquering the World from a Cross

Emmanuel Joseph April 12, AD2013 8 Comments

I tried to make some sense of things that came undone in Jesus\’ life from the night of the Passover leading up to his death

Filling the Bucket of Self Esteem

Chelsea Houghton March 29, AD2013 9 Comments

Self esteem. A modern essential. Self esteem was a term invented by Sigmund Freud. The concept has taken wing since then, enhancing other modern philosophies.