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When clergy become narcissistic
When clergy become narcissistic
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis discusses the problem of narcissism in the priesthood and religious life. Sadly, it is a "thing", and it must be recognized for what it is. We must pray for our priests and religious and also for all those people who are affected by this unhealthy behavior. Read more in this article, and please share.
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Trustworthy in Matters Big and Small
Trustworthy in Matters Big and Small
By Deacon Greg Lambert
Good Stewardship
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Memorize the Good Things
Memorize the Good Things
By Monica Biedronka
Memorizing the good things helps us to have happier, healthier relationships with God and those people we love.
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Why Liturgy?
Why Liturgy?
By Frances Paquette Rossi
Liturgy has a power that spontaneous prayer is missing. God is equally present in both, but in liturgy there is a reliable and sustainable access to God's living presence.
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Set Free..a new life for all
Set Free..a new life for all
By Stephen Clark
..Where sins may give pleasure to the senses for example, this leads to giving reasons for sin, defending one’s actions as habits and then addictions are formed. Eventually they are claimed as rights as they become an integral part of lifestyle. The road in Don Bosco’s dream becomes so steep that those on it run uncontrollably for their destination in the end.
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Our Lady Understands: A Reflection on the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Our Lady Understands: A Reflection on the Seven Sorrows of Mary
By Melayna Alicea
A reflection on the seven sorrows of Mary and how she can understand any suffering we face.
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The Sorrows of Mary, The Mother of God
The Sorrows of Mary, The Mother of God
By Tom Stidl
A meditation on the Sorrows of Mary
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September: A Secondary Chance at Resolutions
September: A Secondary Chance at Resolutions
By Carmen Moore
A personal reflection on the effect that September can have on our lives in every area, being like a secondary January first. We can ensure that we re-examine our spiritual life as well as we move into another season.
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Hearing His Voice
Hearing His Voice
By Richard Maffeo
The Shepherd knows your name, where you've been, what you've done, and how often you've done it. And He still loves you.
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A Divine Appointment
A Divine Appointment
By Stephen Clark
Those who seek the Lord will find Him, He will prepare our hearts for it and reveal Himself.
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Clerical Sexual Abuse (Concl): The Aftermath
Clerical Sexual Abuse (Concl): The Aftermath
By John Roskoski
The victims of clerical sexual abuse have a long road to recovery. While the violation is never forgotten, we have to learn how to live with the memory. Some are better t this than others.
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Lazarus, Raised From Death-What is Dead in Your Life That Needs a Resurrection?
Lazarus, Raised From Death-What is Dead in Your Life That Needs a Resurrection?
By Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M
How we can die to areas of our life that hold us back.
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September 11th Remembrance prayer
September 11th Remembrance prayer
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis offers a prayerful remembrance of September 11, 2001 as a memorial to all who lost their lives and those who continue to suffer as a result of that fateful day in history. The prayer is meant to bring all of us together in prayer asking the Lord for his love, consolation, and guidance as we continue to seek healing twenty-one years later.
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Carrying the Cross and What We Can Learn From 9/11
Carrying the Cross and What We Can Learn From 9/11
By Amy Schisler
There are many lessons to be learned from 9/11, but I think the most important is that suffering a bearing one's cross can lead to a changed outlook and a brighter future. And that is something we must not forget.
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Is There Some “Older Son” in You? Probably Yes
Is There Some “Older Son” in You? Probably Yes
By Katie Zalany
Somehow we mistakenly think that faithfulness earns us rewards on earth, especially when we see prodigals who wind up with bigger blessings than us and we’re busy being faithful worker-bee disciples. God’s unconditional grace towards anyone and everyone doesn’t make sense in a world that is caught up in merit and earning rewards. We think we should be getting those rewards.
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Where Were You When the World Stood Still?
Where Were You When the World Stood Still?
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Many of us are asked where we were on 9/11/01.
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Be Careful What You Say
Be Careful What You Say
By Catholic Paths
Jesus tells us that we will be judged by careless words. What are careless words? This is a reflection of how careless words come into our speech and how we can avoid careless words.
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