The Hidden Blessing of a Closed Door
Barbara Padolina
January 2, AD2022
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I have heard it said many a time that when God closes a door, He opens a window. While this may be the case in
Putting a Gun to Grandma’s Head
Dom Cingoranelli
December 11, AD2020
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Going to visit relatives during the holidays is like putting a gun to Grandma’s head, according to one western state governor. Well, who on earth
Social Isolation and the Stations of the Cross
Richard Auciello
July 25, AD2020
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At first, I was angry; the Church doors were closed with a notice that read: “CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.” This was hard for me to
“Nonessential” Churches – What’s Next?
Dom Cingoranelli
May 15, AD2020
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Is your parish considered “nonessential” in this time of lockdowns and quarantines? How about the liquor stores in your community? If you live in Colorado,
Being and Staying Connected to God (Part 1)
Pamela Mandela
April 28, AD2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has brought about lockdowns, social distancing, self-isolations, forced quarantines which have reorganized our lifestyles. In the early days of this global self-exiling,
From Isolation to Community Solitude
Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm.
March 29, AD2020
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As I write this article, the surreal nature of the global Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation is pervading my spirit. It is one thing to read about
Notes from a Week of Quarantine
Paul Kniaz
March 25, AD2020
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I thought it would be spiritually helpful to me to compose and reflect upon notes from a week of quarantine. I hope you find these
Loneliness Can Kill You
Dom Cingoranelli
July 29, AD2018
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Some of us may be old enough to remember the opening line of Elvis Presley’s song, “Are you lonesome tonight…?” As it turns out, a
