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Family
Family
By Catherine Garrett
I've heard so many stories recently of families who don't seem to really act like "family". A child might be facing an unplanned pregnancy and the family kicks the child out. Members of families might ostracize someone for converting to Catholicism.
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The Women's March and the New-Paganism
The Women's March and the New-Paganism
By David Vermont
Saturday, January 21st, brought a massive crowd of woman to our Nation’s capital, the march coincided with several similar marches in major cities around the world. It’s safe to say that collectively it was one of the biggest protest marches ever.
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Healthcare, assault, and other cultural values
Healthcare, assault, and other cultural values
By Peter Casella, PhD
“All I want to know,” the student asked coyly, “is how far I can go with a passed-out drunk girl before I break the law.”
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Control, Do We Have Any, Really?
Control, Do We Have Any, Really?
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
By mid- morning on Friday, I realized I did not want to write, at least not on my new book. I had shoveled out the walk and the area in front of the garage so that we could get the cars out on pavement rather than ice.
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Whatever divides us, makes us weaker.
Whatever divides us, makes us weaker.
By Troy Kroening
We have a new president in one of the most divisive inaugurations, though nothing compares to the inauguration of President Lincoln. Southern states declared their secession before his inauguration. And so the United States fought a Civil War. But, the United States of America was meant to be united and when we stand united, we are stronger.
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Spiritual But Not Religious: How spirituality devoid of the Christian religion is not in conformity with God's plan
Spiritual But Not Religious: How spirituality devoid of the Christian religion is not in conformity with God's plan
By Deacon Frederick Bartels
It seems the 21st century axiom for many young Americans is: “I’m spiritual but not religious.”
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Love: A Gateway To The Soul
Love: A Gateway To The Soul
By Linda Delia
My first mission trip was in the heart of Kentucky. Harlan County is one of the poorest counties in the United States and I was joining a group on their 23rd year serving this wonderful community. I was assigned to an outreach group whose job it was to bring needed clothing, school, and cleaning supplies out into the different communities throughout the county.
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What is "Protestant" Theology?
What is "Protestant" Theology?
By Mike Bugal
At least once a week or so here you’ll see articles purporting to attempt to educate you about what non-Catholics believe and teach. Many of them will refer to something called “Protestant theology”.
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Who is Saint Thérèse de Lisieux?
Who is Saint Thérèse de Lisieux?
By Kathy Lamb
There are three Saint Teresa’s that most of us have heard of. St. Thérèse the Little Flower of Jesus was named after St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Theresa) named herself after Saint Thérèse the Little Flower. All three Teresa’s loved Jesus tremendously and were devoted to His Blessed Mother.
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God and Tears
God and Tears
By Mariel Roersma
One of the most touching, and most heart-warming experiences I have with my best friend, a fellow Catholic is helping each other through times of tears. During those times, it's hard to forget how much God has to do with tears, or the fact that He is always with us.
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Which Will You Have, Justice or Mercy?
Which Will You Have, Justice or Mercy?
By Rob Agnelli
Shortly before his death, Pope St. John Paul II prepared a homily for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. As Providence would have it, he died on the vigil of the great feast of mercy and never actually gave the homily.
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Marie's Story - Movie Review
Marie's Story - Movie Review
By Starla Hester
This movie is a true story of a 14-year-old girl named Marie, who is both deaf and blind living in late 19th century France. Her part is played by Ariana Rivoire who is not blind but she is deaf. The film is in French with English subtitles.
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Catholic Robots
Catholic Robots
By Sean Gillen
At Mass we sit, stand, genuflect, kneel, and verbally respond- if we do this without anything going on in our head or our heart, we are acting like robots.
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An Unmentioned Angel
An Unmentioned Angel
By Michelle Nicholl
When the ball fell at Times Square to signify the beginning of a new year, 2017, it also signified the passing of the previous year, 2016.
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Our Bishops Invite YOU to Make a Digital Pilgrimage: 9 Days for Life
Our Bishops Invite YOU to Make a Digital Pilgrimage: 9 Days for Life
By Caitlin Bootsma
Maybe you’ve been blessed enough to take what many of us consider a traditional pilgrimage: travelling to a destination like Lourdes, Fatima, or even a special cathedral here in the United States. But a pilgrimage is about more than an inspiring destination; it’s about a journey undertaken as a prayer for a particular intention.
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The Narrow Path
The Narrow Path
By Mike Bugal
I’m not a big poetry fan, but there are certain authors who I like very much. Scotland’s Robert Burns is one and, of course, America’s own Robert Frost. I suppose the fact that I can easily visualize the settings of many of their poems helps.
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Dear Younger Me
Dear Younger Me
By Linda Delia
As we step into a new year, many of us wrestle with resolutions, wondering if they’re worth making—or if past choices have shaped us well. Christian living reminds us that while we can’t see the future, God’s promises assure us that nothing is wasted and all things can be made new. What if this year we measured our growth not by broken resolutions, but by the grace that transforms us day by day.
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