Prayer and the Grace of God
Barbara Padolina
September 30, AD2021
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As a mother of a large family – twelve children ranging in age from four to 27 years – I am often asked this uncomfortable
Prayer: A.C.T.S. of a Soul
Diana Ragsdale
September 23, AD2021
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Prayer is vital to the soul’s journey to Heaven: our ultimate goal. Without prayer, we lose our connection with God and become selfish people. Like
Reclaiming Catholic Culture: Popular Piety in the Modern World
Masha Goepel
September 21, AD2021
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“How can we reclaim our Catholic culture?” a friend asked recently. Like so many millennial Catholics, he wanted to offer his kids more than the
Marriage Needs Tending Like a Lovely Garden
Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez.
September 14, AD2021
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It’s been thirty-nine years since my husband Lino and I said our “I do’s” on the morning of June 12, 1982 in a Catholic church
Are We Listening?
Carol Monaco
August 29, AD2021
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In the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a voice from Heaven said: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him”
Lessons from Jesus’ Closest Friends
Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez.
August 12, AD2021
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We all may have encountered several Marys, Marthas and Lazaruses in our lives. The biblical account of Jesus’ visit to Bethany to three of His
With Hands Raised in Silent Prayer
Pamela Mandela
August 3, AD2021
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The Lectors in my parish have a scheduled practice session that takes place every Thursday. On one such occasion, while waiting for others to join
O Faithful Stewards!
Carol Monaco
July 30, AD2021
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What is our reason for living? One of our duties on earth is to be faithful stewards of God’s creations. We live for a purpose
Putting My Present into God’s Hands
Diana Ragsdale
July 23, AD2021
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What is the first thing you do every morning? Check your alarm clock? Check your phone? Do you eat breakfast first? What is the first
Missals, Mistakes, and the Mission for Souls
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
July 19, AD2021
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Here in Italy we recently changed our edition of the Roman Missal, the book that guides the priest through the celebration of the Mass. Priests
The Holy Spirit is Dynamite
Deacon Steve Greco
July 8, AD2021
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The Book of Acts contains one of my favorite Scripture verses. Just before He ascends to heaven, Jesus promises the disciples He will not leave
Adopting Proper Postures in Prayer
Pamela Mandela
July 3, AD2021
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The Holy Mass presents the Catholic faithful the opportunity to pray with others as we participate in this high form of communal prayer. This divine
A Secular Film Motivated Me to Pray the Rosary
Betty Parquette
June 26, AD2021
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My friend has exquisite flower gardens but the most beautiful garden tended is the one in her heart. So, I was surprised a few years
Lessons Learned From a Parish Priest
Diana Ragsdale
June 17, AD2021
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Each one of the saints has the power to change our lives and influence us in incredible ways. I still remember the first time I
When You Want to Give Back to God
Laura DeMaria
May 31, AD2021
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You may look at your life, especially as we get further from 2020, and think, “How blessed I am!” Even in a year like the
Our Creator on the Cross
Richard Auciello
May 26, AD2021
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When our churches were closed, I learned to use the Stations of the Cross visibly displayed outside of my local church as a catalyst for
Praying for Miracles
Deacon Steve Greco
April 28, AD2021
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God gives us many types of miracles. In all of them, God’s love and power are manifested and released through prayer. Miracles Many people who
Troubled Waters
Carol Monaco
April 27, AD2021
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Consider the Gospel according to Matthew. As Peter tried to walk on water toward our Lord, he became frightened of the strong winds and cried
A Christian Call to Pray For The Church
Charlette Mills
April 24, AD2021
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Secularism and strong anti-Christian beliefs are fast eroding the influence of the Catholic Church. People no longer believe they need to go to mass. Churches
Staying Awake in the Company of Christ
Barbara Padolina
April 1, AD2021
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It is amazing how one’s perspective on life and faith can change over the years. If there is one thing I have learned as a
Finding Our Calling
Diana Ragsdale
March 23, AD2021
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Finding our calling can be a challenge. A challenge we all must take on. Because we have free will and so many choices are available,
Lies Are at the Heart of Temptation
Mark Belanger
March 18, AD2021
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Because the Devil is the father of lies, it follows that temptations are built on a foundation of lies. Some of the lies are small,
