Three Catholic Men, Their Music and Mercy.
Anne DeSantis
February 3, AD2016
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The Power of Music Music has such a power to invoke many different kinds of feelings in all of us. It has the power to
Marching On
Todd Nolan
January 22, AD2016
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The Roe v Wade decision still remains unsettling to many. Since that day a culture of death has permeated society, and the world. Nevertheless, many
Grandmothers: God’s Gift of Love and Mercy
Anne DeSantis
January 13, AD2016
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Grandmothers and Mercy January is a time that reminds me of my deceased Grandmother. She passed away over 20 years ago on January 31. It is
Altar Serving: Keeping Young Men Engaged
David Roney
January 9, AD2016
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Every so often the issue of altar serving comes into question, as it has again recently. There is an ongoing, extensive debate over who
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Paul Senz
December 29, AD2015
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This is the third installment in our series on the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. Today we look at the Sorrowful Mysteries, those
The Mercy of God is a Mystery
Leticia Adams
December 26, AD2015
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The Mercy of God is a mystery. Even for someone like me who has had it poured into my life for the last five years.
Falling in Love is a Terrible Reason to Marry
Patti Maguire Armstrong
December 20, AD2015
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Falling in love happens in a cloud of emotion. It’s euphoric and all encompassing. And temporary. It is also a bad reason to marry. In
To Love Is To Keep Moving Forward
Autumn Jones
December 17, AD2015
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“To love is to keep moving forward” – Pope Francis A little over a month ago, I went to see my friend Georgia in Colorado
Contemplate the Unborn Christ
Kevin Aldrich
December 16, AD2015
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The Gospel for next Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, is the meeting between Our Lady and her elderly pregnant cousin Elizabeth. Mary set out
Advent and Christmas Traditions for Dads
David Roney
December 11, AD2015
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Advent and Christmas are very special seasons, and offer terrific opportunities to grow in and live our faith as Catholics. Often though, both seasons
The Myth of Having it All
Leticia Adams
December 1, AD2015
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The holidays always remind me of how different I am from my husband. He is a doer. He does things. He wakes up every morning
Essay Contest Honorable Mention: Adversity and Our Faith
Editorial Staff
November 25, AD2015
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“He’s dead because of me. And I’m trying to… been trying to get me head around it, but I can’t. I will have always have killed
Faith + Humour = 36 Years of Marriage
Melanie Jean Juneau
November 17, AD2015
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My husband, Michael, and I have been married for 36 years, and we are happy and still in love. Surprisingly, we have become one in reality,
Loving Jesus: The Ultimate Blessing
Ray Sullivan
November 10, AD2015
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There is no doubt that Jesus loves each one of us with an everlasting love. The question is whether or not we love Jesus in
The Genius of Pope Francis and Evangelization
Steffani Jacobs
October 23, AD2015
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Pope Francis has become one of the most talked about popes since Pope St. John Paul II. He’s also one of the most controversial popes
The Golden Rule In The Workplace
John C. Connell
October 11, AD2015
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“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” – Jesus (Matthew 7:12) The Golden Rule.
The Grocery Line Love Story
Judith Costello
October 5, AD2015
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The grocery store line was long. Really long. “What is wrong with you idiots? Get another checker! This isn’t rocket science,” the young woman called
Pope Francis: A Crusader for Hope and the Common Good
Todd Nolan
October 2, AD2015
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The Holy Father’s stay in America may be over, but his impact will be felt for quite some time. His visit provided multiple
Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice: I Still Forgive You
Michelle Fritz
September 30, AD2015
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In Christ’s relatively short ministry here on earth, He passed many teachings on to His followers. Often those whom He taught could not commit to
The Beauty of the Family in the Church
Paul Senz
September 25, AD2015
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Pope Francis is in the midst of his first-ever visit to the United States. Ostensibly, this visit is for the Holy Father to join
Saint Joseph the Worker and Dad
Donald R. McClarey
September 10, AD2015
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Every Labor Day weekend two men always pop up in my mind: Saint Joseph the Worker and my Dad. When I was growing up I
5 Reasons Abortion Remains Legal
Birgit Jones
September 9, AD2015
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Here we are, forty-two years later, and the ill-conceived legal right to abortion still targets the most innocent members of our society. Despite prayer, educational
