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Reclaiming Womanhood: Why It's Time to Rethink Birth Control (Part 1)
Reclaiming Womanhood: Why It's Time to Rethink Birth Control (Part 1)
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky
It's happening again, article after article appearing in my news feed. The theme is the same, although each has a slightly different slant to offer. Just as last year, I pour over each one, nodding all the while as my eyes scan the screen. The topic is birth control and each post does a good job at lifting the veil and sparking interest.
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Poetry: "If I Were There"
Poetry: "If I Were There"
By Frank J. Maduri
If I were there back then When You called from the shore Would I have dropped my net and followed?
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Let's Walk on Water
Let's Walk on Water
By Theresa J Garrido
“He said, ‘Come.’ Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.” (Mt.14:29 NAB) I have always loved this verse about Peter, walking on water. Imagine what the fellows back in the boat must have felt—surprise, awe, disbelief and downright hysteria
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Wait, Jesus and Mary were... Wedding Planners!?
Wait, Jesus and Mary were... Wedding Planners!?
By Melanie R. Cameron
When I think, "wedding planner," I inevitably picture the ever-hilarious Martin Short, who played Franck Eggelhoffer in "Father of the Bride" ... a far cry from the wedding at Cana, but hey, who's counting?
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The Saints Have Feet: A Meditation Inspired by a Toddler's Tantrums
The Saints Have Feet: A Meditation Inspired by a Toddler's Tantrums
By Luke Arredondo
As a parent with three children age three and under, going to Mass on Sunday brings with it many challenges. We have a tough time getting everyone dressed, finding their shoes, getting in the car and making it early enough to get a safe seat in the middle or back of the church, and thus almost always wind up in the front few rows.
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Listen to God's Heartbeat In Prayer
Listen to God's Heartbeat In Prayer
By Nina Rizzo
"How's your prayer life?" I remember being asked. I looked at my friend in surprise and asked, "Are you talking to me?" I knew she was, but I was stalling for time, because I didn't pray. "I volunteer at the church. Isn't that prayer enough?" She persisted, "That restlessness you've been moaning about is because you have no prayer life!"
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Time Traveling Pilgrims
Time Traveling Pilgrims
By Nate Lauer
Have you ever felt during the Mass, with a deep sense of knowing, the intimate presence of your loved ones that have passed on? This always proceeds from our communion with Christ. There are times for many Catholics when they tangibly seem to feel the loving embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ after receiving Him Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist at Holy Communion.
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Poem to Christ
Poem to Christ
By Matthew Johnson
So a few things about this poem I need mentioning. It has the purpose of not rhyming, as it is more of a meditation prayer than a rhyming poem. I usually try not to rhyme my poems and with this one, it called for atypical penmanship.
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St. Germaine of Pibrac: Patron of Abused Children, Please Intercede with Our Lord for our little ones!
St. Germaine of Pibrac: Patron of Abused Children, Please Intercede with Our Lord for our little ones!
By Frank Lloyd
On June 15th, Roman Catholics celebrate the Feast day of St. Germaine Cousin, the Patroness of Abused Children. Born in Pibrac, a village in the south of France, little Germaine was challenged from birth with a paralyzed right hand. Shortly after Germaine’s birth, her mother passed away leaving her in the care of her young father, a man said to have been of weak character.
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Learning by Feasting
Learning by Feasting
By NA
God created the world in six days and took his rest or leisure on the seventh. Think about that: God rested on the seventh day. Does God really need to rest? Nope. He’s the ultimate energy source. God was insuring that we, his creation, had a day built in for rest and spiritual nourishment.
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St Stephen and a Hog Killing
St Stephen and a Hog Killing
By Ebeth Weidner
Many wonder why we have to be confronted with the martyrdom of a young brave man from the early Church the day after Christmas. We have to wipe that smile of joy and celebration amidst the gifts, food, and fellowship off our faces, we have to be confronted with sadness and unbridled meanness contained in human nature.
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All The Year
All The Year
By Kelly Richardson
At New Year’s eve, most people at this point have either already taken down their Christmas tree or willon New Year's Day. It’s sad really; people are “done” with Christmas and happily pack it away until next year, and are ready to move on to something else, something new. But Christmas is not over.
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Parting the Veil
Parting the Veil
By George Galloway
There are times in our lives when the enormity of space that seemingly separates us from the other side of the river suddenly parts. It might only be an inch or two, just a glimpse of what lies ahead on our inevitable journey, or a dramatic full-scale drawing of the curtains revealing to some privileged soul, gifted with divine mapping coordinates, our exact destination after death.
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I Am Recovering From Christmas...
I Am Recovering From Christmas...
By Mallory Hoffman
I am recovering from Christmas and that's why I'm writing today. The boy child has gone home. He had a safe trip. Praise God! He's back at home living his life again. The interruption is over for him for now.
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New Year's Day Is A Holy Day
New Year's Day Is A Holy Day
By Bill Dunn
Here’s a pop quiz: Did you know that January 1st is a Holy Day of obligation? Do you know what the word “obligation” means? No, it doesn’t mean, “If I feel like it,” although that seems to be the way most American Catholics have defined the word in recent decades.
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The Scary Word
The Scary Word
By Joni Johnson
Over the past few years, we have heard the term “The New Evangelization” repeatedly. In the hearts of most Christians, this word suggests images of street-corner preachers, people knocking on their neighbors’ doors, or TV preachers screaming. But what does it really mean? Is this a word to fear?
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The Science of Religion: The Star of Bethlehem
The Science of Religion: The Star of Bethlehem
By Robert Italia
The Star of Bethlehem. It’s one of the more famous and mysterious icons of the Christmas season, marking the birth of Jesus the Messiah, and the Feast of the Epiphany — the manifestation of God’s Son to the Gentiles. In case you don’t have the story memorized (according to Matthew 2:1-14):
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