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An Immaculate Son needs an Immaculate Mother
An Immaculate Son needs an Immaculate Mother
By David Torkington
In his book A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur, Mark Twain imagines the old and ailing King becoming a commoner, visiting his people, hoping to improve their lot.
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What is the real Christmas story?
What is the real Christmas story?
By Tony Jesse
When it comes to the Christmas season, our perception is that of a time when people are filled with cheer, peace, and tend to be in a merry mode
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The Superstition of Burying Saint Joseph in the Ground
The Superstition of Burying Saint Joseph in the Ground
By Starla Hester
Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus Christ, took on the responsibility of raising Jesus as God instructed. Joseph gave up his home in order to protect his family and was able to make a new home wherever they went.
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Let Your Soul be a Manger
Let Your Soul be a Manger
By Kaity Jones
Christmas season is in full swing. Presents have been bought or still need to be bought (guilty not done yet). Family and friend parties keep piling up, and the house may not even be decorated yet. It’s a hectic time of year. I will be the first to say, I haven’t used this time of preparation wisely.
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Do we really believe God is with us?
Do we really believe God is with us?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Are we living like God is with us, among us, and in us? "Look! the virgin is with child and will give birth to a son whom they will call Immanuel, a name which means 'God-is-with-us'." (Matthew 1:23)
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Catholic GPS: Good mother Mary, Prayer, the Sacraments
Catholic GPS: Good mother Mary, Prayer, the Sacraments
By Traditional Catholic Guy
I was late. The party had started and I was 30 minutes away. I slammed the steering wheel in frustration. I heard the GPS barking at me and it was telling me to take the next exit and then do a U-turn! I ignored it. It kept telling me to turn around until I turned the sound off.
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Why Me? Why Me? Why Not Me?
Why Me? Why Me? Why Not Me?
By Katie Zalany
Imagine Mary and Joseph, both apprehensive about the call God gave them to be the parents of Jesus. They probably thought to themselves: Why me?
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Abandoned
Abandoned
By Mariel Roersma
It's interesting to a certain degree being a person with a strong faith and knowing somoene who has been abandoned by God. I am sure He is there. I am sure He is good. I am sure that He loves us and hears us
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Christmas for the Unhappy
Christmas for the Unhappy
By Elizabeth A. McGuirk
Christmas. The very name conjures up warm and happy images of home and family - children hanging their stockings, families decorating their trees, carols softly playing. These images are reinforced by everything from seasonal movies and books to holiday commercials.
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A Catholic Christmas
A Catholic Christmas
By Donna Kendall
Over the centuries since the birth of Jesus Christ and the institution of the Catholic Church much has been said about its exclusiveness, its restrictive doctrines, and its limitations.
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Which Christmas Traditions Help You Become the-Best-Version-of-Yourself?
Which Christmas Traditions Help You Become the-Best-Version-of-Yourself?
By Birgit Jones
I've been following Matthew Kelly's 'Best Advent Ever' to discover how to best lead up to experiencing genuine Christmas Joy with my family. During these weeks we have been instructed on how to discover the best version of ourselves - which aspects of our lives to improve, which to reconsider or discard.
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Westley, Buttercup and Freedom in Marriage
Westley, Buttercup and Freedom in Marriage
By Jen Schlameuss-Perry
The Princess Bride was on TV the other night. No matter what else is happening in my life, if I’m flipping channels and I come across The Princess Bride, that’s as far as I’m going. I have the movie on DVD—I could watch it any time I want—without commercials. But, if I see it on TV, I’m watching it.
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We Have Seen His Face: A Meditation on the Nativity
We Have Seen His Face: A Meditation on the Nativity
By Bernice Pillart Dumitru
Let us pray that all in our world caught in the darkness of unbelief will see the star and come to worship Him.
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Saying "Yes" to God's "No"
Saying "Yes" to God's "No"
By none
My “Type A” personality makes it difficult to let go of control, to go with the flow, or to be flexible. I like things to be a certian way, and when plans change, it irks me. In my group of friends and even among my family, I’m always the one with plans that are set months in advance
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Christmas And Other Fairy Tales (We Believe)
Christmas And Other Fairy Tales (We Believe)
By Greg Schlueter
There is great news for our world: We still love Christmas. From our earliest years, like our parents before us, like their parents before them, we’ve been formed to cherish this Season. It is special. Magical.
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Rejoice! Again and again and again Rejoice!
Rejoice! Again and again and again Rejoice!
By Kathy Lamb
There’s a lot of rejoicing going on in our parish these days! Finally we’re able to celebrate Mass in our newly renovated church, just in time for Advent! I believe the Holy Spirit is more active in our parish these days. I see big smiles, displays of good will, rejoicing and more rejoicing.
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God's Plan
God's Plan
By Mariel Roersma
God’s plan. Sometimes we understand it, and well sometimes we wonder. What is He doing? This is not what I expected. But when His plan unfolds, and it works, and it’s amazing, that feels good.
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