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Transforming Competition into Love

Anne DeSantis July 31, AD2016 No Comments

Pope Francis made the following statement in a homily a few years ago on the topic of the Holy Spirit in our lives: “This is

Witness to Faith: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Nada Mazzei July 24, AD2016 No Comments

Saints come from all walks of life, from all parts of the world, from every age group, from every time period. They offer us concrete

The Children of the Promise

Ken Kniepmann July 13, AD2016 No Comments

Though I am the father of two adopted children, I have long neglected considering the topic of adoption, and how all people are the adopted

Why Being Kind Is Important

Anne DeSantis July 10, AD2016 1 Comment

A Message from the Pope Two years ago in 2014, Pope Francis made the following statement at his Angelus Address at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican

Discovering the Transformational Love of Christ

Anne DeSantis June 29, AD2016 No Comments

Discovering the transformational love of Christ is something that sounds challenging for some of us. Maybe for others, it seems to be an easier task.

The Chastity, Mercy, and Love of Saint Maria Goretti

Birgit Jones June 28, AD2016 3 Comments

During my sixth grade year of Catholic school, Sister James Alma taught us about Saint Maria Goretti – the young patroness of chastity, rape victims,

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Like a Voice Crying Out in the Wilderness

Birgit Jones June 2, AD2016 8 Comments

You have probably heard the old philosophical question, “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, does it still make a sound?”

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The Dangers of Cliques and Superior Attitudes in the Church

Anne DeSantis June 1, AD2016 12 Comments

A Quote From the Holy Father Pope Francis “May the Church be a place of God’s mercy and hope, where all feel welcomed, loved, forgiven

Sexuality without Procreation in The Children of Men

Patrick Malone May 25, AD2016 1 Comment

The English author P. D. James is likely best known for her murder mysteries, but especially worthy of discussion is her science fiction story The Children

Amoris Laetitia: A Licit Approach, or a Retreat From Doctrine?

H. L. Duncan May 16, AD2016 14 Comments

The first several chapters of the post-synodal exhortation Amoris Laetitia (On Love in the Family) from Pope Francis show a remarkable understanding of the human

One Way to Honor God: Stop Gossiping

Anne DeSantis May 5, AD2016 No Comments

A Quote from the Holy Father Pope Francis on Gossip “Unity is a grace for which we must ask the Lord, that he may liberate

Encyclicals on Film: To the Wonder

Patrick Malone April 27, AD2016 No Comments

One of the more important contemporary filmmakers exploring Catholic themes is the director Terrence Malick. His film The Tree of Life, though not exactly possessing

Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ Through Love

Anne DeSantis April 6, AD2016 1 Comment

Christ and the Gospel The joyous season of Easter is among us. Another Lent has passed and we can now celebrate with the entire Church

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The Via Crucis: Walking the Passion with Jesus, Part Two

Paul Senz March 17, AD2016 3 Comments

Today we are continuing our reflection on the Stations of the Cross (see part one here). Recalling once again that there is far too often

St. Veronica’s Useless Good Deed

Patrick Malone March 2, AD2016 2 Comments

I once heard a rather wry joke that said that Christians are optimists because the worst thing that could possibly happen has actually already happened,

The Zika Virus and the Demographic Winter

Todd Nolan February 20, AD2016 1 Comment

Stories concerning the Zika virus have been all over the news, lately, and for good reason. I am all in favor of informing the public

The Via Crucis: Walking the Passion with Jesus, Part One

Paul Senz February 18, AD2016 2 Comments

We cannot possibly truly imagine what Jesus Christ went through during His Passion and Death. Suffering the horrible, excruciating, ignominious scourging and crucifixion, carrying the

The Eucharist: The Perfect Valentine

Dawn Carpenter February 14, AD2016 3 Comments

For Valentine’s Day this year, I am taking a new approach. No more chocolate, fancy dinners or jewelry. This year’s gift is the ultimate. This

This Valentine’s Day Pledge to Love Your Vows

Kerri Lynn Bishop February 13, AD2016 1 Comment

Thoughts of Valentine’s Day fills our heads with images of frilly pink hearts, chocolate covered strawberries, fluffy teddy bears, and of course, the cute bottomed