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Those Little Things......
Those Little Things......
By Jean Smith
As I reflect on the upcoming Lenten Season during this “Year of Mercy”, I ponder this question, “Can Lent be a yearly second chance?” Each year, Lent gives us six weeks to reflect on our lives, to see if we are in line with the teaching of the Catholic Church and what God desires of us.
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Modesty in Church
Modesty in Church
By Tess Shore
It seems to be that time of year when priests and parish bulletins start talking about appropriate dress for church. Somehow, my youth group took offense to Father’s opinions about yoga pants. At first, I thought the girls would give me strife over the topic. However, it was my boys, asking why Father would put the spotlight on girls wearing yoga pants now.
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Imitation of Christ
Imitation of Christ
By Michelle Watkins
I'm an avid reader. "So many good books, so little time" could be my motto. I'll never be bored because I'll never have enough time in my life or energy to read every book I'd like. Considering that, there are few books I would consider reading more than once. "The Imitation of Christ" is an exception to this rule.
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Judge, we all do it! {Day 16}
Judge, we all do it! {Day 16}
By Lori Conklin
Is it wrong to judge others? Absolutely. But the topic of judging is, for me, looking at the shades of grey.
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Blessed Villana de'Botti and a Deflated Belly
Blessed Villana de'Botti and a Deflated Belly
By Christy Breedlove
Blessed Villana de’Botti was born in 1332. At first, she was very devout but then it happened—boys. She became quite the party animal. When she married, she threw parties the likes of which are still talked about—think the toga party from Animal House.
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St. Senan and the Bad Adele Impersonator
St. Senan and the Bad Adele Impersonator
By Christy Breedlove
On March 8th, the Church honors St. Senan. He’s an obscure Irish saint who lived in the Middle Ages. Most overlook this guy. St. John of God has the same feast day and John seems more important. March 8th is also my birthday. Every Dominican sister from my kindergarten class to 8th grade at St. Mary’s School in Orange, Texas always commented on how lucky I was to have a birthday as
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Church As Home
Church As Home
By Evelyn Augusto
I often think about what brings people to Church. I do so in response to Pope Francis' invitation to participate in The Call To A New Evangelization. Of course, there are as many ways to bring people to Church as there are people. My personal role as a member of the Pastoral Council at our parish is to figure out what some of these ways are.
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A Need for a Crusade: A Spiritual Crusade
A Need for a Crusade: A Spiritual Crusade
By Sergio Garibay-Olivares
In modern society, we as Catholics have to fight in three frontiers. One frontier it is against Christian fundamentalism, the other frontier is false faiths, and the third and most dangerous frontier, and it is the frontier of secularism.
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The Bucket List
The Bucket List
By Michelle Watkins
The concept of the 'bucket list' has always eluded me. For one, it strikes me as somewhat morbid to make an official list of things to accomplish prior to one's 'kicking the bucket'. And too, I always wonder what one does if they've achieved the list and still are quite alive. Do they create another list?
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Poetry: "Battlefield"
Poetry: "Battlefield"
By Frank J. Maduri
I’m putting on my armor I’m polishing up my shield I feel my heart start to stir I’m ready for the battlefield
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Big Tents, Big Hearts, Small Worlds
Big Tents, Big Hearts, Small Worlds
By Ross Decker
My first exposure to Catholicism was through my aunt Thelma. My uncle Joe was Catholic also, but the image of Catholicism, for me, at an early age, was Aunt Thelma. I still have very clear images of her in the pews at St Mary of the Assumption. She was silent, attentive. My mother said she was devout. It was the first time I'd heard the word but it was an accurate one.
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Battle Prayer for Married Couples
Battle Prayer for Married Couples
By Greg Schlueter
There are a good number of married couples under attack right now. Of course they are. They have the audacity to live their call, to make God who is Love known. The Enemy doesn't like that. He hates Love. He hates God. He hates us. He whispers lies. He twists. He preys upon weakness.
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The BEST Questions to Prepare Your Toddlers for Mass
The BEST Questions to Prepare Your Toddlers for Mass
By Melanie R. Cameron
We Mama's have read endless debates about managing our children's behavior in Mass and how other people outside our families perceive our children's behavior in Mass.
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One way to say Thank You...
One way to say Thank You...
By Ana Braga-Henebry
Far away in South America, in a land untouched by the ravages of winter, lives my dearest aunt. My mother's only sister, she never married and was often at our large family home, giving my mother a hand with her numerous offspring. I was one of the youngest, and I remember my aunt’s presence and guidance at many of my childhood milestones.
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Helping Hand
Helping Hand
By Fr. Jude M. Serfino
Lord, you opened your hand to all of us and we nailed you on the cross when we sin or disobey you. Make our hands ready to help. Remove the painful memories which our hand might have done.
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Honoring the Dead
Honoring the Dead
By Michelle Watkins
Recently, we recognized the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. While there were some that rejoiced in this legal decision, many of us attended Holy Hours for Life, marched for the unborn and made acts of reparation.
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Football and Faith: The Perfect Collision.
Football and Faith: The Perfect Collision.
By James Berkon
Ask any football fan whether they prefer an offensive juggernaut or a shutdown defense and 90% of the time, the fans will choose the team with the offensive fireworks.
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