Blessed are the Poor
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
November 1, AD2022
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A few weeks ago (the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time), the Gospel presented us with the parable of the poor man, Lazarus, and the rich
They Knew Him in The Breaking of Bread
Gabriel Garnica
September 2, AD2022
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I was recently reflecting on how Mary Magdalene did not recognize Jesus until He called out to her at the tomb. At first she supposed
Jesus of the Pots and Pans
Michael Sandifer
April 28, AD2022
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As a body we have ascended at last from the shrouded valleys of Lent into the brilliant light of Christ’s Easter joy. For fifty glorious
Evangelism: Sometimes Just Being There Is Enough
Ida Adams
October 2, AD2021
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I bet many other Catholics are just like me; I’m not comfortable discussing my faith with others unless they are like-minded. I could never stand
Blessed Columba Marmion: a Saint for our Times
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
September 28, AD2021
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Recently I had the privilege of visiting my community’s mission in Luxembourg. The country of Luxembourg itself is quite small; thirty minutes suffice to drive
“Quality of Life” and Salvific Suffering
Brian McShane
September 19, AD2021
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What does the term “quality of life” mean to you? If you have been a decision-maker for someone who is suffering interminably, with little or
Forgiveness Through the Pursuit of Holiness
Deacon Steve Greco
August 27, AD2021
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Scripture is clear. We are to pursue holiness. 1 Peter 1:15-16 “But as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect
Surprised by Joy: Mother Teresa and C.S. Lewis
Father John Catoir
August 12, AD2018
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By Father John Catoir JCD The thing I remember most about St. Mother Teresa was her joy. I met her three times in my life. Once
St. Teresa of Calcutta and the Resurrection of Labor Sunday
Dawn Carpenter
September 4, AD2016
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Sunday, September 4, 2016, is a providential date for many reasons. Not only is it a beautiful capstone for the Year of Mercy through the
How Pope Francis Shocks Us on Life
Scott Eric Alt
September 25, AD2015
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Pope Francis came to Washington, and some of us appointed ourselves experts on what he ought to say. (Here is one example. Here is another.)
Filling the Bucket of Self Esteem
Chelsea Houghton
March 29, AD2013
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Self esteem. A modern essential. Self esteem was a term invented by Sigmund Freud. The concept has taken wing since then, enhancing other modern philosophies.
