A Devotional: Celebrate the Joy
Anne DeSantis
April 17, AD2017
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“Happy is he who does not have sadness in his mind, and who has not fallen away from his hope.” -Sirach 14:2 Finding Hope in
Real Humility
Jim Dougherty
February 6, AD2017
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I asked for it. I really did. I knew that I would never find peace until I got down on my knees and begged for
Extending Our Joy Past Christmas
Anne DeSantis
December 30, AD2016
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Jesus, the Reason for our Joy Another year has passed, and the Christmas Season is here. This is a time of reflection, a time of joy
This Christmas, Set Out in Haste to Meet Our Lord
Ramon Antonio A. Aldana
December 14, AD2016
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One of the Gospel stories that we shall hear in the coming days will be about the visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. The
Mary’s Emptiness in the Immaculate Conception
Stephanie H. To
November 28, AD2016
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There are numerous jokes and memes about the unique situations Mary may have found herself because of the divinity of her son such as Mary
Mary, Mary, Quite Necessary
Ray Sullivan
November 25, AD2016
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One of the great divides in Catholic-Protestant relationships is the Mother of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Most, if not all, Protestants simply cannot fathom
Making the Most of The Year of Mercy While We Can
Anne DeSantis
September 29, AD2016
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A World-Wide Celebration On December 8, 2015, Pope Francis declared the current liturgical year to be a celebration of God’s mercy by proclaiming it as “The
Misconceptions About Wearing a Chapel Veil
Birgit Jones
September 26, AD2016
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I Am Not More Holy than You Many people these days look at women who choose to practice the devotion of veiling as ‘holier than thou’ –
Loving When It’s Hard To Love
Anne DeSantis
August 14, AD2016
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Love is a Decision I heard a reference from one of the saints that “love is a decision”. In our culture and in Hollywood, love is
Visitation: Seeing Christ in Others and Bringing Christ to Others
Stephanie H. To
July 26, AD2016
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“Are you a Martha or a Mary?” This Martha-Mary juxtaposition from the Gospel of Luke is quite well-known. Martha is the archetype for the active life: busy
Caught Not Simply Taught, Then Swept Into The Heart of The Church
Melanie Jean Juneau
July 6, AD2016
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Many people perceive Christianity as something institutional — rather than as an encounter with Christ — which explains why they don’t see it as a
Are We in the Womb of Mary, or the Womb of Deception?
Lilla Marie Lottinger
July 3, AD2016
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What does it mean to live in the womb of Mary’s Immaculate Heart? I know when I’m not there, I’m not at peace, secure, or content.
Our Lady of Guadalupe and the New Evangelization
James Hooper
June 30, AD2016
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According to Internet lore, Hillary Clinton once visited Mexico City and the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During her visit, as she examined
Behold Your Mother: This Mother’s Day, This Month of May, and Beyond
Lilla Marie Lottinger
May 8, AD2016
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When speaking to groups of Catholics, or sharing one-on-one, I often ask, “Are you consecrated to Mary?” And the large majority of the time the
The Most Holy Rosary: Our Simple Breviary (Part 4)
Cynthia Millen
April 22, AD2016
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Author’s Note: This article is the fourth in a five-part series examining the beauty and medication of the Most Holy Rosary. This series is dedicated to
The Eucharist: Overcoming the Forbidden Fruit
Ray Sullivan
April 13, AD2016
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There is so much to be said about the Eucharist. It is Christ’s supreme gift of Himself to mankind. We can never truly thank God
The Annunciation: A Pattern for Our Lives
Stephanie H. To
April 4, AD2016
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The feast of the Annunciation is one of the highlights of the liturgical year because, through it, salvation was made possible for all of humanity,
Personalizing the Passion, Part Two
Ray Sullivan
March 25, AD2016
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Last year, I wrote an article called Personalizing the Passion. After much thought, I decided to follow up on that article with a slightly different
The Via Crucis: Walking the Passion with Jesus, Part Two
Paul Senz
March 17, AD2016
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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
Why Priests Fail, and How We Fail Them
David Roney
March 11, AD2016
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I have wanted to write this article for some time, but was a bit reluctant as this is an emotional topic for many. But
The Via Crucis: Walking the Passion with Jesus, Part One
Paul Senz
February 18, AD2016
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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
Catholic Schools: A Complete Education
David Roney
February 4, AD2016
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Deciding where one’s kids should be educated can be a difficult task, especially in areas where there are so many good public, parochial, and
