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"Crisis" in Religious Vocations
"Crisis" in Religious Vocations
By Christina M. Sorrentino
??There has been much focus today on a "crisis" in religious vocations. We know that there are fewer numbers of younger women entering religious communities, but the "crisis" is not how many young women enter the convent, but how many leave the religious life after an often traumatic experience.
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How a Baptist Strengthened My Catholic Faith
How a Baptist Strengthened My Catholic Faith
By Katie Zalany
Recently I was on a flight home one evening from a conference, and a man who was of the Baptist faith was sitting next to me on the plane. He was a construction manager. He seemed to want to chat about his faith and how he lived it, so I engaged.
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Where Does Jesus Need to Heal Your Doubt?
Where Does Jesus Need to Heal Your Doubt?
By Katie Zalany
Today’s Gospel is about our good friend, the doubting Thomas. I have a feeling that each of us resembles Thomas in some way at one point in our lives. Maybe we don’t necessarily doubt that Christ rose from the dead, but we do often doubt God’s resurrection and restorative power when we face difficult and uncertain times. We struggle to trust and have faith in these times.
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Planned-parenthood and the sale of baby organs and-tissue
Planned-parenthood and the sale of baby organs and-tissue
By Stephen Clark
In the early days after abortion was legalized in the UK (for special cases), some entrepreneurs started to look at ways to cash in on this fledgling industry. They used the baby fat to make soap.
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The Living Temple - An Easter Reflection
The Living Temple - An Easter Reflection
By David Torkington
Unless we want our faith to degenerate into at best, little more than pleasing liturgical practices, then we must realise something that has too often been forgotten over the centuries and particularly in ours. Unless we are prepared to take up our daily Cross, most particularly in our daily prayer life, then we will remain little more than nominal Catholics.
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Adam and Eve..How Long Until They Sinned?
Adam and Eve..How Long Until They Sinned?
By Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M
How Long After Creation Did the Fall Occur?
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Are You Struggling With Catholic Imposter Syndrome?
Are You Struggling With Catholic Imposter Syndrome?
By Andrea Frey
If you've ever felt like you're not a "good enough Catholic," this article is for you. Learn about Catholic Imposter Syndrome and how to combat it with the Holy Spirit and Scripture!
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A Trip to the ER and the Paschal Mystery
A Trip to the ER and the Paschal Mystery
By Carmen Lappe
A reflection on the Lord's role in our pain and suffering, and what the supreme joy of the Easter season can teach us during these trials.
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Love for the Aged
Love for the Aged
By Marianne Zanko Komek
A personal reflection on Pope Francis' encouragement to hold the elderly in high esteem and how two aged individuals enriched my life.
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3 Steps to Winning Every Day
3 Steps to Winning Every Day
By Jessica Castillo
Do you feel like you're failing at everything? Here are 3 steps you can take right now to win every day.
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The Missing Message in the Church today
The Missing Message in the Church today
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
I was listening to a radio program last week where they were asking listeners what topics they loved to hear preached during church. The topics listeners mentioned ranged everywhere from the love of Christ, to the crucifixion and resurrection. Strangely though, there was one topic missing and it is the same topic missing from the Church today.
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A kindness is always remembered
A kindness is always remembered
By Peggy Weber
Advice from my mom still rings true. A kindness is always remembered.
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Discovering God's Purpose In Your Life
Discovering God's Purpose In Your Life
By Amy Schisler
What is your life's purpose? How can you discover it? What's the key to knowing what your true mission is? Amy Schisler gives some insight for discovering your mission and watching it take flight.
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Tell Me Where They Have Put Him
Tell Me Where They Have Put Him
By Daniel Mark
The joy of Mary Magdalene and the Apostles at the Risen Lord brings us joy today.
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Alleluia! Now Go Bear Your Cross.
Alleluia! Now Go Bear Your Cross.
By Caroline Godin
We rejoice in the resurrection, but that doesn't mean we cease to suffer in this world. How can we truly join in Christ's resurrection?
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The Blessing (?) of Being Contrary
The Blessing (?) of Being Contrary
By Janet W. Butler
Being contrary is just hard-wired into some of us. For worse...but, also, for better!
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Hope Springs Eternal
Hope Springs Eternal
By Michael Thomas Cibenko
A few thoughts on prayer and hope (and book clubs).
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