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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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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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Do You Have A War Room?
Do You Have A War Room?
By Linda Delia
True battles are not against people but fought in prayer, on our knees before God. Creating a War Room—whether a closet, a quiet chair, or a journal—reminds us to bring our struggles, our relationships, and our communities to Him. With the right strategy and God’s promises, we can experience victories that change not just our lives but the world around us.
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Suffering and Sacrifice
Suffering and Sacrifice
By The Prayerful Pilgrim
I got a book for my husband recently. I asked for a quick overview and he said, "wise words...'parenting is sacrifice'". It was funny for him to say, since last week my friend stood in the kitchen and said "I think I figured it out...this world is about suffering and sacrifice.
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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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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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A Journey Of Joy
A Journey Of Joy
By Linda Delia
I couldn't wait to put my feet upon the beautiful cobblestone streets of Bellagio, Italy. I researched all kinds of photos of the perfect town to visit for our big anniversary trip - Bellagio it was. It's cobblestone walkways and narrow streets winding through the colorful structures seemed romantically picturesque!
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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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Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus
Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus
By Viki Doyle Heagy
Not long ago I was having a bad day. My husband had been in the hospital for two weeks. I was worried, exhausted and felt lost. The hour long drive in heavy traffic and congestion day after day was wearing on my nerves. On the way home from the hospital that day, I decided to stop at a church along the way.
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Hurry Up And WAIT!
Hurry Up And WAIT!
By Linda Delia
In a world that moves at lightning speed, true listening—not just hearing—has become a rare and powerful gift. A simple shift in perspective taught me that behind every face is a story we may not see, and often the smallest act of listening can open the door to compassion. When we slow down, silence distractions, and listen with the ears of our hearts, we create sacred spaces for healing, understa
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Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VIII: The Role of Women in the Church
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VIII: The Role of Women in the Church
By Cynthia Trainque
One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is that she is a loving mother, always nurturing her children. I am quite active in the Church, working on my Master’s in Ministry for the Laity. What will this allow me to do? Many things: pastoral associate/minister, college/high school chaplain, hospital/prison chaplain (with additional studies
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Understanding the Old and New Covenants
Understanding the Old and New Covenants
By De Maria
There is a misunderstanding of the Old and New Covenants, but it is in the sense that one is works based and the other is not.
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Goodwill - the Virtue
Goodwill - the Virtue
By Linda Kracht
In September, CatholicMom.org began publishing this Virtue of the Month series. To date, we have discussed four virtues that were intended to help you — and me — think about, act upon, and put on the virtue of the month — more deliberately — for the “main goal of the virtuous life is to become like God.
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Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
By Elizabeth Hoyle
The apparitions of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary are arguably two of the most important theological developments in the past 400 years. The apparitions of the Sacred Heart are indelibly tied to the image of Divine Mercy. The Immaculate Heart of Mary was a major part of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
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Gathered In A Sacred Place
Gathered In A Sacred Place
By Linda Delia
Around this old table, life has unfolded through laughter, tears, homework, celebrations, and quiet conversations. Each seat has held stories, memories, and blessings that continue to shape the heart of our home. Gathering here reminds us that ordinary spaces can become sacred when we choose to be present, listen, and love.
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Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VI: The Sacraments of Service
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VI: The Sacraments of Service
By Cynthia Trainque
In my last article we looked at five of the seven sacraments of the Church. This week I shall explain about the two great sacraments of ministry: Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony.
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Delving Deep in History Brought Me Home
Delving Deep in History Brought Me Home
By Adam Crawford
We’ve all heard the maxim, “Your starting point always determines your conclusion,” and ordinarily I would wholeheartedly agree. Yet there are exceptions to the rule
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