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Transfer of Authority: Reflections on the Readings for the Ascension of the Lord and the Seventh Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
Transfer of Authority: Reflections on the Readings for the Ascension of the Lord and the Seventh Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
By Tom Klocek
In the U.S., the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord is moved to the Sunday following the actual feast day (a Thursday), thus overshadowing the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. However, both sets of readings give great insights into our faith and are worth taking the few minutes to read them.
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DOES JESUS TAKE UP RESIDENCE WITHIN US?
DOES JESUS TAKE UP RESIDENCE WITHIN US?
By Eileen Renders
Thinking about the love exchange between Jesus and all of us, do we consider how Jesus wants us to show our love for Him? This article is meant to remind us what he wants from us.
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The Four Cardinal Virtues: Walls of the Interior Life
The Four Cardinal Virtues: Walls of the Interior Life
By Madeline Mauro
More often than not, we focus on Faith, Hope, and Charity while ignoring the foundation. Learn why Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance are the essential 'walls' of the soul. From reining in the ego to finding strength in spiritual aridity, this guide shows how to align your character with Christ’s behavior using the 'road map' of the Catechism.
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How Are Passover and Communion Connected?
How Are Passover and Communion Connected?
By Deacon Dan Lupo
Reflection on Communion's roots in the Passover meal.
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Receiving Holy Communion the Proper Way
Receiving Holy Communion the Proper Way
By E.M. McCarthy
What would Jesus have us do when we are in the modern-day Upper Room?
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Confession Woes: Too Scrupulous … Too Often … Too Long?
Confession Woes: Too Scrupulous … Too Often … Too Long?
By Michael Saffran
The writer shares frustration at a recent experience of getting “bumped” when attempting to go to confession — and offers advice to churches on how to help keep things moving.
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Just Look
Just Look
By Marie Hosdil
A meditation on how gazing upon the crucified Christ opens us to ourselves and to receiving salvation.
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Burning Hearts: Reflections on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
Burning Hearts: Reflections on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
By Tom Klocek
There are those who say that Catholicism is unbiblical. However, the Mass is the greatest form of prayer in the Church and in today's readings we have Jesus celebrating the Mass on the day of His Resurrection. Luke's gospel clearly depicts the two main parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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DID WE MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION? ARE OUR SINS FORGIVEN?
DID WE MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION? ARE OUR SINS FORGIVEN?
By Eileen Renders
This article is to help those who may have been away from the sacraments for a while to discern what a good Confession is.
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A Call for More Married Priests
A Call for More Married Priests
By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology
Married Priests would be one answer to the shortage of shepherds.
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Be Not Unbelieving but Believe: Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy), Cycle A
Be Not Unbelieving but Believe: Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy), Cycle A
By Tom Klocek
The Second Sunday of Easter, besides having many important lessons for our lives of faith, is also Divine Mercy Sunday, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II based on the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska. All examples of the richness of our Faith! Jesus, I Trust In You!
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Commotion at the Confessional
Commotion at the Confessional
By Christy Romero
I often wonder how the crowd could have turned on Jesus so quickly, but after sitting through a “slow-motion riot” while waiting at the confessional, I realized we are not much different…
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The Holy Eucharist: A Piece of Heaven on Earth
The Holy Eucharist: A Piece of Heaven on Earth
By Beatrix Turajski
Explore the history of Eucharistic adoration, the power of the Blessed Sacrament and Jesus' Last Supper, and the biggest Eucharistic debate.
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The Canon of Marriage in Films
The Canon of Marriage in Films
By Connor Curley
This Article first appeared - with less editing - a few years back on this platform. Since then, the list has grown. And so, I have decided to reboot this list and call it the "Canon." I hope you enjoy this first part - again, a reprint from a few years ago - before we get to the new content.
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He is Risen, Alleluia!
He is Risen, Alleluia!
By Janet Cassidy
May the hope that comes with the resurrection lift your heart today
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The Key from Suffering
The Key from Suffering
By Joseph Daniels
Its Holy Thursday. Take a moment with this quick reflection before you enter into the Lord's Supper.
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April 2026 Feast Days and Holy Reminders
April 2026 Feast Days and Holy Reminders
By The Catholic Philadelphian
April 2026 will bring about the Easter season and new life for the church through the Paschal Mystery
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