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
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Paul Senz
January 18, AD2016
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Here we come to the end of our series on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Having prayed and reflected on the conception, birth, life,
Discerning Private Revelation: A Particular Pitfall
Kevin Symonds
January 16, AD2016
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Over the course of my now fourteen years of studying and working with the Catholic Church’s theology of private revelation, I have come to understand
Suffering For a Reason: Not What Yoda Would Advise
Pete Socks
January 15, AD2016
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“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hatred. Hatred leads to suffering.” This quote comes from Star Wars’ Master Yoda in in an exchange with
Why Pray Novenas?
Patti Maguire Armstrong
January 10, AD2016
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Catholics get criticized for including the Blessed Mother in their prayer lives, but then, on top of that, they pray to the saints. We are
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
Discernment through Experience
Peter Lyons
January 6, AD2016
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Discernment is a process that every serious Catholic man must commence at some point, during which he will petition and receive from the
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.
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
How about Forgiveness for this Christmas?
John C. Connell
December 7, AD2015
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“If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.”
When In Doubt, Get Out(side)
Autumn Jones
November 28, AD2015
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“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens,
Essay Contest Winner: The Ignored and the Quieted Few
Editorial Staff
November 25, AD2015
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Adversity has taken on a different form today in our culture than in times past. A lot in the way of adversity is hurled at the
The Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Paul Senz
November 22, AD2015
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Today we are continuing the series we began last month on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. This month, we are looking at the so-called
A Liturgy, A Legacy, and a Choir (Not a Band!)
Peter Lyons
November 10, AD2015
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A friend recently posed a question on Facebook that stayed my scrolling fingers and made me ponder. He asked, “What is worship?” Intuitively, I thought
Look For The Writing On The Wall
John C. Connell
November 9, AD2015
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“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not your woe! Plans to give
Is Your Thermostat Registering?
Autumn Jones
October 29, AD2015
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“All men need enough solitude in their lives to enable the deep inner voice of their own true self to be heard at least occasionally”
The Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Paul Senz
October 24, AD2015
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The Holy Rosary is often mistaken for mere vain repetition, racking up points by saying as many “Hail Marys” as possible. This could not be
Lord, Open My Lips and I Shall Yawn
Michael Lane
October 13, AD2015
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This year’s summer and fall terms brought two significant changes to the otherwise repetitive routine of my graduate school life. First, after years of living
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
Coloring4God
Judith Costello
September 20, AD2015
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My mom had six kids; the neighbor had six kids. Between the two houses we had enough players for any game! So when our parents
A Humble Love for a Hurting World
Leticia Adams
September 5, AD2015
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It seems not a day goes by without a headline story about the culture wars. Everyday there is controversy about gay marriage, abortion, contraception or
I am Catholic because I am Jesuit Educated
Autumn Jones
September 3, AD2015
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A few months ago, a question circled the blogosphere: “Why are you Catholic?” A number of beautiful testimonies surfaced. I wanted to contribute, but I
Why Bother Attending Mass?
Michelle Fritz
September 2, AD2015
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I hate the Sunday mornings when I am in such a bad mood as we leave the house until it has me questioning why we are even
