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In Celebration of the Communion of Saints
In Celebration of the Communion of Saints
By April McQueen
This reflection is about the hard work of our ancestors, our communion of saints, who made our lives possible.
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Today We Long for Easter
Today We Long for Easter
By Katie Zalany
Every Holy Saturday I find myself waiting in silence for a period in the midst of preparing for Easter. Deep inside that silence I find in myself a distinct longing for resurrection.
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It is Accomplished
It is Accomplished
By Daniel Mark
There is an intensity which occurs during Holy Week and each year we are reminded to live it more fully.
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Always Winter, Never Easter
Always Winter, Never Easter
By Emma Savageau
In our areas of deepest hopelessness, Holy Saturday shows us what we can't see: Christ is not idle.
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Shrines of Italy: Madonna della Corona
Shrines of Italy: Madonna della Corona
By Christopher McCarthy
Built into the side of a sheer cliff face, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona is by far one of the most unique shrines in the world.
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Agony
Agony
By Gabriella Batel
Part 2 in a flash series on the Passion through the Blessed Mother's eyes.
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"Barbecued Alive: Saints and Martyrs"
"Barbecued Alive: Saints and Martyrs"
By Richard Horrell
The article titled "Barbecued Alive: Saints and Martyrs" discusses the lives of various Catholic saints and martyrs who endured extreme suffering and persecution for their faith. I explore the concept of dying to oneself, which involves relinquishing self-will, self-love, and self-interests in order to follow Christ. The article highlights the importance of humility.
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Stations of the Cross Reflection Part 6: Died and Buried
Stations of the Cross Reflection Part 6: Died and Buried
By The Catholic Philadelphian
As the Stations of the Cross reflection draws to an end, we take this time to let the final three stations remind us of how life can go by and that soon we will have to remember death. Jesus remembered each of us as he redeemed the whole world.
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The New Sacrifice
The New Sacrifice
By Mikalah Krauss
Jesus is finished but what about us?
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This Good Friday, Think of Your Own “Jesus Revolution”
This Good Friday, Think of Your Own “Jesus Revolution”
By Kevin J. Banet
Have you heard of the new movie, Jesus Revolution? It’s relevant now as we move toward the days of entering into the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This stimulating movie stars Kelsie Grammer as a pastor of a Protestant church in California which opens its services to disenchanted hippies in the 1960s.
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Ready
Ready
By Gabriella Batel
Chapter 1 in a flash fiction on Christ's Passion—through His Mother's eyes.
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The Blood of the Lamb
The Blood of the Lamb
By Mikalah Krauss
Christ’s passion depicted by the spilling of His blood across Jerusalem, cleansing God’s chosen people.
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Stations of the Cross Reflection Part 5: Stripped and Nailed
Stations of the Cross Reflection Part 5: Stripped and Nailed
By The Catholic Philadelphian
In the tenth and eleventh stations of the cross, we are reminded how gossip, bullying, and even physical confrontations can hurt another person. These remind us to love those around us and live together brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Stations of the Cross Part 4 Women
Stations of the Cross Part 4 Women
By The Catholic Philadelphian
The 6th and 8th stations take a look at how the needs of others outweigh our gratification. Humility is key.
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The Money Talk Before Marriage
The Money Talk Before Marriage
By A Faithful Steward
Many couples engaged to be married talk more about the flavor of their wedding cake than about money. The cake cutting ceremony takes about 10 minutes at the reception and money is something they’ll deal with every day for their entire married life. So which of these is more important to talk about?
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Stations of the Cross Reflection Part 3: Stations 4 and 5
Stations of the Cross Reflection Part 3: Stations 4 and 5
By The Catholic Philadelphian
In the fourth and fifth stations of the cross, Jesus hoped to find friendly faces in the crowd who can lend support. He found them in his mother and Simon of Cyrene
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Reflection on Resentment
Reflection on Resentment
By Patti J. Mitchell
Expelling resentments.
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