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Living Liturgically Part 2: Choosing a Patron Saint
Living Liturgically Part 2: Choosing a Patron Saint
By Katie Zalany
I had breakfast with my Formation Director the other day and in preparation for my profession, he recommended I choose a patron saint. Hs suggested that I choose St. Catherine of Siena.
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Why do Catholics Baptize Infants?
Why do Catholics Baptize Infants?
By Charlie Johnston
What are the proper methods to administer baptisms; and at what age can one be validly baptized?
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Living The Worthy Life
Living The Worthy Life
By Michael Cunningham
Life Worth Living was a popular television show featuring Bishop Fulton Sheen that first appeared on the Du Mont TV Network on Tuesday night February 12, 1952.
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Living Liturgically Part 1: Creating Sacred Space
Living Liturgically Part 1: Creating Sacred Space
By Katie Zalany
A few months ago, I read a piece on liturgical living which is an interesting concept of incorporating an awareness of faith and the divine significance in every facet and moment of our life. In this series of articles, I'll pose some ideas for doing this in your everyday life based on how I've done it in my own life.
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Two Lost Souls Profoundly United and Saved by Our Lady of Medjugorje - The Beautiful Love Story of Jim and Kathryn Jennings
Two Lost Souls Profoundly United and Saved by Our Lady of Medjugorje - The Beautiful Love Story of Jim and Kathryn Jennings
By Janet Moore
I recently had the gift of listening to Kathryn Jennings' testimony. It was incredibly moving.
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The Making of a Young Atheist
The Making of a Young Atheist
By Bill Dunn
Recently, some friends were surprised to learn that I used to be an atheist. “How can you NOT believe in God?!” one friend exclaimed.
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Your Children Having Trouble Picking Good Friends? St. Jane de Chantal Can Help
Your Children Having Trouble Picking Good Friends? St. Jane de Chantal Can Help
By Kevin J. Banet
Are you concerned about that new friend your teenage son brought home the other day? Or do you have second thoughts about your daughter’s new boyfriend?
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Reclaiming the Faith, and the Church
Reclaiming the Faith, and the Church
By Lorrie McNickle
My friends, if you don't recognize that our Church is in trouble, then I'm not sure what kind of rock you are hiding under. As I watch the newsfeeds and the headlines, I cringe as everyday a new cleric falls.
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Hold the faith.  You could lose your head, but you gain so MUCH more
Hold the faith.  You could lose your head, but you gain so MUCH more
By Troy Kroening
I just read the account of St. John the Baptist being martyred in the gospel of Mark. St. John the Baptist was a holy and righteous man. He did what God wanted. And because of it, he was beheaded. Normally, that would indicate a tragic ending, but only if we forget one thing: eternal life.
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"Let the Dead Bury Their Dead"
"Let the Dead Bury Their Dead"
By Kevin J. Banet
Here are four discussion points, prompted by the above words of Jesus, which were part of a recent "Living Jesus Chat" discussion.
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Do You Wish to Rise? Begin by Descending
Do You Wish to Rise? Begin by Descending
By BJ Gonzalvo
Humility is like the lens that can help leaders see things better.
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Few Religious Vocations? New Book for Men Discerning Promises Help
Few Religious Vocations? New Book for Men Discerning Promises Help
By Kevin J. Banet
You might wonder what kind of obstacles lie in the way of attracting more men to religious life and the priesthood today. What’s needed is an understanding of the problems and challenges of young people today, and a way to explain to them the high calling of consecrated life.
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Seventy-Seven Times
Seventy-Seven Times
By Denise Deverts
I recently found out that someone I knew as a kid has been indicted for committing an impropriety involving a minor. He and I were classmates from first through eighth grade; but in the thirty or so years since then, I’ve seen him maybe twice and neither time held a real conversation with him. So, as adults he and I functionally are strangers.
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Enjoying Food the Right Way!
Enjoying Food the Right Way!
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Food is such a blessing from God. It can also be an obsession in our culture. Whether we are looking to be thin, more muscular, “healthier” or live longer, food does have a factor in this too.
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What I (and You) Can Learn from Ruth
What I (and You) Can Learn from Ruth
By Katie Zalany
Stirred by a Mass reading recently, I felt inspired to go read the book of Ruth, and there I encountered a woman who I felt a connection to.
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When Family Becomes Distant
When Family Becomes Distant
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Sometimes in American culture we tend to keep distant from extended family especially into middle and older age. Life happens. Family happens, Disease happens. In addition, sadly there is also unforgiveness, misunderstanding, distance and other “sins” which creep in and separate people.
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Leaving the Upper Room
Leaving the Upper Room
By Katie Zalany
I recently moved out of my third floor corner apartment to a new condo. About a year ago after Easter, I started to call this apartment "the upper room" after realizing God led me to this room to encounter Jesus in a new way. My upper room had remarkable similarities to the one in the Bible.
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