Right Love, Wrong Time?
Carol Monaco
August 30, AD2018
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Many songs and poems speak of letting go of those we love in hopes that one day they will come back to where they belong.
Why Friendships Matter Both on Earth and in Our Spiritual Life
Laura DeMaria
August 20, AD2018
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It’s not only worthwhile, but critical for our emotional and spiritual wellbeing to spend time forming healthy and positive friendships. And yet, it can
Mission, Impossible?
Carol Monaco
July 30, AD2018
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as
This Cheerful Struggle: What Are You Struggling Against?
Suellen Brewster
July 27, AD2018
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Anyone who has been living the Christian life for a while has their habits and devotions, which are used as aids along the way.
Magnanimity is a Virtue that is Missing in Most People’s Lives
Steffani Jacobs
July 3, AD2018
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“Just do your best.” Chances are you heard that growing up, and even now may still hear it in adulthood. But it misses the mark
Living Waters for Our Time
Carol Monaco
June 28, AD2018
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“The time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, … will stop listening to
Saudade: Longing for What was Lost
Laura DeMaria
June 18, AD2018
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Recently I came across a Portuguese word, “saudade,” which means a melancholic longing for what was lost; a missing person, place or experience that is
Splendors of the Light
Carol Monaco
May 26, AD2018
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Among the many wonders of spring are the light of day that grows longer and the warmth of the sun that beckons the flowers to
Lord, If This How You Treat Your Friends . . .
Melanie Jean Juneau
May 14, AD2018
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If you try to help a struggling butterfly emerge from the prison of his cocoon, his wings will be permanently deformed. As a butterfly struggles,
Maybe We Need Some Kung Fu in Catholic Catechesis
Gene M. Van Son
May 9, AD2018
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When people hear the term Kung Fu they probably think of the martial arts and guys like Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan, or even the
A Talent is a Terrible thing to Waste
Michael Cretaro
May 5, AD2018
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Sometimes when something comes easy, we become complacent and start taking it for granted. But if that thing that we are taking for granted is
Peace Be With You
Carol Monaco
April 30, AD2018
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In the days preceding Pentecost, the Resurrected Christ appeared before His disciples, each time saying, “Peace be with you.” His greeting was not meant as
God’s Teaching is Clear But Society is Still Confused
Gene M. Van Son
April 17, AD2018
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It’s hard to understand why so many people today are unable to see that humans are not, and never will be, smarter than God. And
Young Catholics Seem to Want an ‘Authentic’ Church heavily Influenced by Modernism
Steffani Jacobs
April 7, AD2018
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The end of March saw the conclusion of a week-long meeting held at the Vatican that engaged young people from all over the world. The
Learning to Give by Caring for My Sister
Michael Cretaro
April 3, AD2018
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My sister Mary has dementia. I have been caring for her for about four years now. Dementia is an affliction that is difficult to deal
Selah: How Big Is Your Trust Bucket?
Suellen Brewster
March 27, AD2018
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There is no small amount of discussion and even controversy over the meaning of the Hebrew word Selah. There are those who are firmly in
Christ’s Admonishing of the Pharisees in the Gospel of Matthew
Paul Kniaz
March 19, AD2018
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This Lent we have already read some harsh condemnation of the Pharisees in the gospel. One of the more recent ones was Matthew 23:1-12. This
When We Invest in Our Children’s Future, What Do We Consider Success?
Scott Nolan
March 7, AD2018
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I am always happy when I hear a principal say during orientation ‘you have a chosen a Catholic school, and as such, we hold certain
Use Words of Life, Not Death
Edward Monti
March 6, AD2018
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“And God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). The Lord said many things throughout Scripture. His words are powerful. We
Dreaming Can Leave You Feeling Unfulfilled in Life
Michael Cretaro
March 5, AD2018
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In my younger days, I was always a dreamer. I was, and to a certain extent still am someone who enjoys dreaming about all kinds
Prepare Your Garden
Carol Monaco
March 3, AD2018
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In the Gospel according to Mark, Christ talks about the sower of seeds. As he sowed, some seeds fell on a path, other seeds fell
The Other Side of a Vocation Story
Trish Irvine
March 2, AD2018
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I have prayed the Prayer for Vocations a couple thousand times and yet it wasn’t until fourteen years ago that it struck a chord. There
