Reflections on Mercy
Deacon Steve Greco
May 10, AD2024
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At those times when we are feeling down and want to give up, it is then that we must beg God for and cling to
Catholic Action in the Church
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
May 1, AD2024
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This past Thursday, April 25, the entire country of Italy celebrated la Festa della Liberazione, or the Anniversary of the Liberation. It was quite festive.
We Are Made in God’s Love
Diana Ragsdale
March 23, AD2024
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One of my favorite saints, who I personally believe is one of the greatest saints in history (and I know others will surely agree), is
Lenten Post 6 – The Waiting Game
David Torkington
March 16, AD2024
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St Catherine of Siena said that patience isn’t so much a virtue as the test of all true virtue. If you haven’t any patience at
Look Up to the Mountains
Tom Collingwood
March 3, AD2024
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Have you ever noticed how ‘mountains’ have a prominent place in Scripture? The readings for the second Sunday in Lent, for instance, tell the story
Sound of Silence
Carol Monaco
February 29, AD2024
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The 24-hour news cycle, the multitude of TV and movie channels, music, smartphones, plus traffic congestion and all the other noises, fill our days and
Lent Again
Mark Belanger
February 22, AD2024
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As other CS writers have reminded us, here we are in Lent, once again. When I was young, giving up Cokes for Lent was the
An Attitude of Gratitude for Christmas
Diana Ragsdale
December 25, AD2023
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It is easy for Christmas to be commercialized and to forget its true meaning. What many people may not realize is just as easy as
‘Tis the Season of Writing Prayers to Saint Nick
Diana Ragsdale
November 23, AD2023
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With Christmas only a month away, I think we need to start making preparations for this special day. How do we make preparations? We could
We Must Have a Confident Faith
Deacon Steve Greco
October 14, AD2023
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When one reads the four Gospels detailing the life of Christ, quickly you see the importance of faith. We are even told when He visited
Responding to the Voice of Jesus
Diana Ragsdale
September 23, AD2023
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When we hear the voice of Jesus, how do we respond? This question has two parts. We first have to hear the voice of God.
Three Roads to Belief
Tom Collingwood
September 18, AD2023
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As part of the Eucharistic Revival mentioned in my previous post, our Archdiocese initiated a nine-day prayer and reflection vigil to prepare our hearts for
Finding Jesus Within Ourselves
Diana Ragsdale
August 23, AD2023
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As Catholics, we hear many times throughout our lives that we must see the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in others, even our own
A Letter to the Sacred Heart
Diana Ragsdale
June 23, AD2023
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Part of my daily prayer routine is to write a letter to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Knowing that I can just go to
Growing In One’s Faith and Prayer Life
Deacon Steve Greco
June 9, AD2023
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In my many years working in ministry, many people ask me how they may grow in faith and improve their prayer lives. It is a
Meditate on the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Diana Ragsdale
May 23, AD2023
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I have recently been praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary devotion, which reminds me of how the Blessed Virgin Mary had the most perfect love
Easter in the Domestic Church
Masha Goepel
April 21, AD2023
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Here in the Northeast, it seems like the whole world is rejoicing. Warm weather came with the Resurrection. The snows receded, the sun came out,
A Daily Prayer for the Easter Season: Regina Caeli
Mary Ennis Meo
April 19, AD2023
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Imagine the joy of Mary on Easter morning! Think of her recently broken heart, rejoicing beyond her own imagining at the sight of her beloved
Do Not Look for an Uber Christ
Gabriel Garnica
April 3, AD2023
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Stories our elders tell us are often meant to be instructive. Such was the case with a story a neighbor once told me. When I
Why Go on Retreat?
Laura DeMaria
March 31, AD2023
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Have you ever been on a retreat? The word may call to mind a quiet monk’s cell or a sunny beach. If not, perhaps you
Lent: A Time of Renewal
Diana Ragsdale
March 23, AD2023
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Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently
Lent Lessons from Exodus 90
John Kubasak
March 18, AD2023
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If you are a man who wants a more fulfilling life, you might consider joining or starting an Exodus 90 program in your parish. Exodus