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A Semiquincentennial Reflection on Brotherhood

Tom Collingwood July 13, AD2026 3 Comments

There are many themes associated with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Some of the most noteworthy themes are liberty, freedom,

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As Christians we all have a mission.  Christ commissioned all of us to go forth and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). After the

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When I was younger, I made a lot of mistakes, especially as a young father.  I think this is because I really had no mentor

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Some of my most treasured friendships are with people who have significant differences in worldview from me in a variety of ways. I have friends

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There are constant reports about how attendance at Mass continues to fall, and how this is mainly due to the disinterest of men. In one

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Joining the Fellowship: Catholic Lessons from Tolkien

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