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Lessons in Marriage from Mary

Paul Kniaz May 16, AD2018 No Comments

In this article, I wish to examine three ways that Mary can teach us about marriage. This month presents us with the opportunity not only

It Also Took a Fiat From Joseph, Not Just From Mary

Susan Skinner May 3, AD2018 18 Comments

Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention

Abortion and Gun Violence: Say No to Both

Cynthia Millen April 2, AD2018 8 Comments

“And if we can accept that a mother can kill her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another?” –St.

Here’s What I Learned from Fasting

Fionn Shiner March 19, AD2018 5 Comments

Just over a year ago I was still living a life of hedonism, iniquity and the nihilistic, numbing pursuit of pleasure. But I was saved

When Your Children Act Up In Church

Steffani Jacobs February 17, AD2018 4 Comments

Of all the Sundays at Mass when my husband and have taken turns taking our 2-year-old or 1-year-old out to calm down, one Sunday

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Why Sex Belongs in Marriage

JP Nunez February 14, AD2018 8 Comments

Sex is great and belongs in marriage. Yet, when it comes to sex, Catholics often get a bad rap. Many people look at our beliefs

Being “Gift” in a “Take” World

Lorelei Savaryn February 10, AD2018 1 Comment

The Disease of What’s Best for Me There is a disease rampant in our world today. A disease called “What’s Best for Me.” Entertainment programs

Liturgies of the Church: To Everything There is a Time

Trish Irvine February 6, AD2018 2 Comments

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Particular moments and in life are too grand to be

Musings of a Young Parent

Cameron Edman January 27, AD2018 2 Comments

Having only been a parent for four years now gives me a relatively limited view of parenthood. On top of that, I am part of

Why Would a Victim Share the Story of Their Ordeal?

Birgit Jones January 18, AD2018 4 Comments

Victory over evil is a matter for rejoicing when something profound comes out of an otherwise heart-wrenching ordeal. By looking closely at every obstacle, struggle,

PFLAG ‘T.H.AW.’- A Program to Make Homosexual Behavior ‘Okay’

Gene M. Van Son January 11, AD2018 29 Comments

The announcement in our parish bulletin last spring seemed innocuous enough. A program entitled Transgender Homosexual Awareness (T.H.AW.) was being held to give parishioners

Finding the Love of a Lifetime

Michael Cretaro January 7, AD2018 1 Comment

Looking back on my life I can truly say, God has been very patient with me and also very gracious toward me. But it

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Monica’s Miseries and Fortitude’s Strength

Kevin Aldrich December 3, AD2017 3 Comments

These days we hear a lot about “snowflakes.” These are young adults who must be protected from the least slight, whether real or imagined. Fortitude

Aristotle Would Not Agree With This Commentary on Amoris Laetitia

Cecily Lowe November 27, AD2017 3 Comments

(Disclaimer: I in no way intend to criticize here any of the actual content of Amoris Laetitia, only the commentary of Archbishop Fernández as noted

Imitate John the Baptist – Friend of the Bridegroom

Kevin Aldrich November 3, AD2017 1 Comment

When John the Baptist’s disciples are disturbed that Jesus’ disciples are baptizing people and Christ is increasing in importance, they come to their master to

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A Glimpse of Satan’s Playbook

Dr. Allison Low October 13, AD2017 1 Comment

Satan is the father of lies, clever yet deceitful, hating God and all God loves. He leads the charge in the spiritual battle that exists

The Church: A Solid Rock To Stand On

Lorelei Savaryn October 12, AD2017 1 Comment

You Are Peter Last month I had the honor of witnessing my mother and stepdad’s marriage in the Catholic Church. They were both raised Catholic

Striving to Live Worthy of His Call

Christine Roe October 6, AD2017 1 Comment

In today’s culture getting married young may not be frowned upon, but it certainly isn’t very common. Recently, my fiancé and I, both in our

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Joyful, Fruitful Racism

Guy McClung September 17, AD2017 21 Comments

Around the world, from the local parish to the highest levels of the Vatican, the papal exhortation Amoris Laetitia (AL) has been interpreted by some to justify,