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Stuck in a Holding Pattern?
Stuck in a Holding Pattern?
By Meritt Petrone
Have you ever struggled to rest? Have you gotten frustrated in the waiting? Do you ever feel like rest is reserved for everyone else but you? Read about what rest looks like for those that need rescued.
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That One More Step
That One More Step
By Janet W. Butler
An opinion/reflection piece on grief and recovery.
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Now, Move On
Now, Move On
By Richard Maffeo
It is too easy, sometimes, to ruminate on our past failures. God has a better plan for us.
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Writing from the Heart
Writing from the Heart
By Jim Gunshinan
As a young man, I didn't know or express much about what was happening in my heart. I was afraid, like all of us are, of rejection; that I would be perceived as weak or inadequate. But as an adult I've learned that a strong heart can also be a tender one.
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Carmela
Carmela
By Jim Gunshinan
My grandmother once said, "Mass is the best thing there is," and "The best thing we do at my church is feeding the poor." When she came from Italy to the United States, she had only a third-grade education, but to us, she was a saint and a "Doctor of the Church." Praying the Rosary and for the Poor Souls in Purgatory helped her carry the grief of losing three of her children in her lifetime.
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The Mysterious Chambers of the Human Heart
The Mysterious Chambers of the Human Heart
By Stephen Clark
I was reminded of a saying by the stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius:- 'death stands at your elbow'
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Execution by Torture
Execution by Torture
By Chick Todd
An Opinion Piece about Abortion
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There Are Cookies!
There Are Cookies!
By Peggy Weber
Cookies at a wake? Why not!
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5 tips for those grieving during the holidays
5 tips for those grieving during the holidays
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The Christmas season is supposed to bring joy and cheer to even Mr. Scrooge. Sometimes, however, reality is there is an empty chair around the Christmas table that serves as a reminder of the loved one we lost during the year. It’s a reminder there is someone missing. Here are some tips for getting through the holidays while having an empty chair at the table.
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Stages of Life
Stages of Life
By Michael Ripple
Spiritual Development Today
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A Lesson in Honor
A Lesson in Honor
By Mark Ingoglio
As much as I know about the emergency services honor guard, as much time and effort as I have put into training, and as many honor guards as I've served on, I am more aware of the mistakes than I am of what was done right.
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The Work of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith
The Work of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
In 2015, the Mercedarian friars of Philadelphia attended The World Meeting of Families when Pope Francis came to the United States for a visit. The charism of the meeting was all about "the famliy" and it's importance as the domestic church not only of the Catholic faith but of the world.
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Is Life Overwhelming?
Is Life Overwhelming?
By Michael Ripple
My father “Pappy” has lived with my wife and son and now brother for close to twenty years. He is 98 years old. He now requires 24-7 care. Fortunately we have been able to change our lives and keep him comfortable here in our home.
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The Cross and Total Loss
The Cross and Total Loss
By Mark Ingoglio
In September 2018, I was dispatched to New Bern, NC in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Assigned to Strike Team Delta, I spent my work days – beginning with lights-on and morning briefing at 0600 hrs and ending at 16.30 with decon and debriefing – mucking out affected homes with my five teammates and trying to locate other residents in need of help.
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Parents: Be at Peace
Parents: Be at Peace
By Richard Maffeo
I heard a tragic story the other day. It was in the barest of details, but the scarcity of specifics does not alter the story’s sadness.
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No Parking: A reminder from the streets of Manila
No Parking: A reminder from the streets of Manila
By Stephen Clark
A few years ago in the Sta Cruz district of Manila, a couple of old men lived on a street corner, one in a wooden cart, the other on an old sofa.
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Evidence of Hell
Evidence of Hell
By Stephen Clark
The other day I found a German Catholic pamphlet from the 1930’s with something a bit different. It was called ‘A Soul in Hell ... the story of Annette’ .
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