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Time to Boycott Groupon?
Time to Boycott Groupon?
By Karl Erickson
I don't usually suggest company boycotts. It often seems like a pointless venture. In this case, though... I was thoroughly disgusted the other day with a product I happened upon on Groupon's website. I read the description twice--just to make sure--and my jaw dropped.
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Technology--666--Who Knew
Technology--666--Who Knew
By Elizabeth Thomas
Didn’t See This Coming, Did We? Recently, realization of what is now the future hit me and left my mind stunned. In our world now we have computers, ipads, iphones, electronic games, wii, and all sorts of items developed for our pleasure and convenience. All controlled by numbers and all controlling our lives.
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The Profound Dignity of Motherhood
The Profound Dignity of Motherhood
By James M. Littleton
Mothers are by far the most beautiful creatures in the world. There is nothing more beautiful than a mother. There has never been a beauty pageant winner more beautiful than a pregnant woman. A pregnant woman glows with the grace of God. She is one with God. Her love has borne fruit with the life in her womb. She is transformed into an other-worldly beauty. Anyone can naturally see this.
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Lenten Cookbook
Lenten Cookbook
By Michelle Watkins
Once again, Catholics worldwide are faced with the dilemma of what to eat on Fridays. For those that try to observe Catholic traditions fully and eat meatless Fridays year around this is old hat. For those adhering only to Lenten rules and have a disdain for fish, the sacrifice may be more complex in the weeks ahead.
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The Theological Virtues... for Toddlers?
The Theological Virtues... for Toddlers?
By Melanie R. Cameron
Perhaps these three virtues are slightly easier to teach. Join me this Lent in not only praising the good behavior we see our children doing, but also to point out the virtues that they are showing when they choose to do good things.
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Four Greatest Gifts Parents Can Give to our Children
Four Greatest Gifts Parents Can Give to our Children
By James M. Littleton
What are the four greatest gifts parents can give to their children year-round? Certainly we have the obvious one, love. But how do we love? How do we manifest our love, this love which should be poured out as agape love, a love of total self-giving, a sacrificial laying down one’s life and complete pouring out of one’s own blood kind of love?
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The Lover's First Concern
The Lover's First Concern
By Kara Klein
A long time ago I met a man who was everything I wanted and more. He had the perfect job, background, faith, intellect and personality for me. But (drum roll please!)… He could not have cared less about me if he tried. For months I could not get away from this guy. I would see him everywhere, and he would avoid me like the plague. Yet despite how he treated me, I could not get him off my mind and
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Pass the Wine! Oh, Ain't None.
Pass the Wine! Oh, Ain't None.
By Elizabeth Thomas
Sometimes, when the Gospel is read, or when I read the daily readings at home; something said or read jumps out and hits me. I think, wow, wouldn't that be a great approach for a reflection to share.
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Lenten 'Me' Time
Lenten 'Me' Time
By Michelle Watkins
I recall my days in parochial school vividly. One such recollection is preparing for the Lenten season. Number-two pencils in hand, we sat in our desks and scribbled out our Lenten resolutions in our best attempts at cursive writing. We thought of the things we held dear: watching cartoons, eating chocolate, riding our bikes......these were the things we'd sacrifice.
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What Kind of Prescription is THIS?
What Kind of Prescription is THIS?
By Elizabeth Thomas
Well, your blood pressure is up, you are tired and fatiqued. I am concerned about your heart as you are carrying around too much weight. Not to mentioned the damage your stressful lifestyle and that weight is doing to your knees and joints. Here is what I want to to start taking daily
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The Cardinal Virtues... for Toddlers?
The Cardinal Virtues... for Toddlers?
By Melanie R. Cameron
Well, here's the truth - I think it's hard enough for me to grasp the cardinal virtues as an adult, yet we are called to teach the Faith to our children, and to help them grow in virtue. This Lent, I'm inviting parents to join me in not only rewarding good behaviors, but also rewarding good behaviors as a particular virtue. Watch out for my next post - I'll also present the theological virtues for
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You're Safe! The Power of the Blessing of a Parent
You're Safe! The Power of the Blessing of a Parent
By James M. Littleton
There is a prevalence of inordinate fear and anxiety in western culture today. Yet, we are called not to live a fear driven life, but rather a life of deeply rooted faith and trust in our loving, all powerful, caring Father in heaven. Yes, He is your Father. We all innately desire safety and security.
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Entering Into His Throne Room
Entering Into His Throne Room
By Elizabeth Thomas
Every morning most of the world’s population have a daily ritual of going for a “morning constitutional.” We enter into the Throne Room for some daily ‘dumping’ of useless waste. As I headed there this morning, quickly after my cup of coffee, I was thinking this prayer. “Oh God, I am so thankful for a place to sit in solitude, that has a working flushing toilet, for I know others do
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Transforming Prayer for Married Couples
Transforming Prayer for Married Couples
By James M. Littleton
If someone told you that there was something you could do for as little as five minutes per day to virtually assure that your marriage would last unto death, wouldn’t you do it? Well this is it! Pray together daily. Marriage is not a couple, but a trinity. The third person is God. We need to allow God to be an integral part of our marriage for it to be healthy.
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Sit At My Right Hand, I Have a Footstool to Make!
Sit At My Right Hand, I Have a Footstool to Make!
By Elizabeth Thomas
One of the hardest things for me to do is to “be still and know,” to draw away and pray and just be still. Being a mother of eight, I have been more of a Martha than a Mary while raising that family. Now, even though the nest is empty—the behavior lingers on. “Busy, busy, me” mentality on board everyday.
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Walking With Jake
Walking With Jake
By Elizabeth Thomas
In the last year of our dog’s life, he had become both deaf and blind. But oh did he still love to take a walk with you, sniffing, smelling and checking out whatever his nose led him to. Many were the times as I walked in the quiet of the morning, he was right there besides me.
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A Catholic Among Protestants
A Catholic Among Protestants
By Annie Chester
I want to say before I start my column that I mean no disrespect to anyone, or any church denomination, I am writing about my personal experience here. There are many great churches out there, and I have had the pleasure of visiting several different denominations before I came home to the Catholic Church.
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