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Forgiving the Unforgivable
Forgiving the Unforgivable
By Julie Daniels
How do we forgive someone who has wronged us? How do we avoid standing in judgment against another? We are taught from an early age about forgiveness, reconciliation, and God’s mercy. But do we live what we are taught? I think the reason forgiveness is a struggle is that our emotions are engaged and our feelings are hurt. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
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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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My Life as a Catholic School Girl: A Reflection
My Life as a Catholic School Girl: A Reflection
By Natalie Pucillo
One of my best memories of my life was sitting in the front seat of my mother’s old minivan, talking with her about life and the world around me. We could talk about anything and everything, from that day's Gospel reading to the Baltimore Orioles’ latest home game.
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Fish Stick Fridays and any Days!
Fish Stick Fridays and any Days!
By Mallory Hoffman
When I was a kid, Lent was one of my favorite seasons in the Church. Of course, at that time, you had to abstain from meat during the entire season of Lent. It took some creative cooking for that to happen. I remember eating a lot of beans and cheese sandwiches for supper. I attended Catholic school, so my mother never worried about what was served in the cafeteria as it would always be in com
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The Family Dinner
The Family Dinner
By Rosemary Bogdan
Is there any image of the family more iconic than the family at the dinner table? Here is where the family gathers as a group, as a unit, as a whole. Yes, the people there are imperfect, with varying degrees of brokenness, and all with far less than perfect love for each other.
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Roses in March
Roses in March
By Jill Frankenberry, Ph.D.
I was born in Manhattan and raised in Greenwich Village. At age five, I had double pneumonia and (what was later, in my adulthood, diagnosed as pericarditis). I was too ill to be put into the hospital. One day I had an apparition. I have had at least three of these and I need to explain to you what an “apparition” or “vision” is. (I will write more about my apparitions in future.)
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My Child... The Saint?
My Child... The Saint?
By Emily H. Davis
It's amazing the connection children have with Our Lord. What if we all listened and took it seriously? When my child, Christopher was four, our normal bedtime routine took an hour (at least). Bath, Bible story, singing songs (some that we made up), telling stories (that I made up), and whatever else he could get me to do in order to delay bedtime.
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Examining Marriage in Light of Ephesians 5
Examining Marriage in Light of Ephesians 5
By Jason Izolt, M.Ed., M.A.T.
One of my favorite and one of the most basic documents regarding the basis for Christian marriage is Ephesians 5:21-33, “21 Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24
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Even in a Concrete Jungle, Look Up & Give Thanks
Even in a Concrete Jungle, Look Up & Give Thanks
By Melanie Jean Juneau
Since I was a little girl, I have felt content with what I have materially. Even now, when my nine kids ask me what I want for Christmas, I pause for a moment with a blank mind. I have to search to come up with a list. Rather a strange state to be in because this is not the result of spiritual striving, fasting or prayer, it is just how I am.
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Recovering Catholics--Haters Gonna Hate
Recovering Catholics--Haters Gonna Hate
By Jen Schlameuss-Perry
My first (and probably last) blog to ever have a wide viewership was called “My Top Ten Favorite Excuses People Give For Not Going To Church (and my snarky responses to those excuses).” Not only did it get read way more than I could have imagined, it received more comments than I think worthy of it. Some of the comments were really nice and supportive.
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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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Once A Great Nation "Under God" is Under Manipulation
Once A Great Nation "Under God" is Under Manipulation
By John C Prejean Sr.
In the past, little by little, we started to see our nation, founded by our forefathers with God as part of its foundation, starting to slip away from him. In more recent times it is starting to go further by leaps and bounds instead of sliding away little by little.
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Compassion vs compassion
Compassion vs compassion
By Linda Kracht
Recently I attended a debate arguing for and against surrogate motherhood — the act of contractually renting out one’s womb for to-be-parents. It takes about a split second of thought to realize that this newest way to technologically intervene/assist in the making of babies and parents is highly exploitable by one or all parties
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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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Baby Turtles or Baby People--and the Winner is; Decide for Yourself
Baby Turtles or Baby People--and the Winner is; Decide for Yourself
By Larry Peterson
We have in place in this country a law called the Endangered Species Act. Under this act, wildlife considered "endangered" are protected by law from being killed, or maimed or harmed in anyway. There are many good points to this law as some of our most revered wildlife, like the Bald Eagle, have been saved from possible extinction. But, what about the "Baby People"? Don't they count?
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Stop Saying "God Will Reward You"
Stop Saying "God Will Reward You"
By Monica More
They all meant well, I know they did. But you know what they say is paved with good intentions. It started at our wedding. The priest was clearly weary of arguing with the couples he was preparing, and palpably relieved to discover we were already well-versed in the basic principles of Catholic marriage and accepting of them.
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The State of Our Catholic Schools
The State of Our Catholic Schools
By Cynthia Trainque
The good news about Catholic schools is that -- according to the website for the USCCB -- "National test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance and other data show that Catholic schools frequently outperform schools in both the public and private sectors".
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