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Bakhita
Today is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a woman of incredible strength and perseverance. Kidnapped at age seven from her home in Sudan and
Erin Cain
February 8, AD 2026
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A Light in Advent: Our Lady of Guadalupe
A MIRACLE ON TEPEYAC In December 1531, two men in a small village in Mexico each felt the presence of an overwhelming darkness. One, Bishop
Erin Cain
December 12, AD 2025
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As We Forgive
In Luke’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the dishonest steward. While this steward who squanders his master’s property is not exactly a model of
Erin Cain
November 29, AD 2025
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Come and See
But Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” —John 1:46 “Come and see.” For Nathanael
Erin Cain
August 20, AD 2025
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Called to the Light
As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up
Erin Cain
August 16, AD 2025
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Treasure in Heaven
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.
Erin Cain
July 19, AD 2025
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Veronica
In the Stations of the Cross, I’ve always felt a kind of sympathy for Simon of Cyrene. He didn’t sign up to bear the heavy
Erin Cain
July 12, AD 2025
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St. Bridget: Half Princess, Half Slave, Wholly a Saint
St. Bridget, patroness of Ireland (also known as St. Brigid), was born the daughter of a Celtic chieftain and a Christian slave woman in the
Erin Cain
April 22, AD 2025
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Martyrdom of St. Isaac Jogues
I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show
Erin Cain
October 19, AD 2024
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Neither Worthy nor Worthless
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. —Exodus 14:14 And Jesus went with them, but when he was only a
Erin Cain
September 30, AD 2024
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Eat and Be Satisfied
In the readings for August 5, we saw two different stories of God providing for His people. In the book of Numbers, the Israelites are
Erin Cain
August 3, AD 2024
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What Are You Looking For?
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples
Erin Cain
January 4, AD 2024
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The Long Night
And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. —Isaiah 29:18 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should
Erin Cain
December 22, AD 2021
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Blossom Like the Lily
A few weeks ago, while in prayer, I found myself reflecting on the word “bloom” and wondered what God might be trying to reveal to
Erin Cain
July 28, AD 2021
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Maria Goretti, Pier Giorgio Frassati, and Freedom
This week we celebrate the feasts of two great saints. July 4 was the feast of our patron, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, and today, July
Erin Cain
July 6, AD 2021
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A God Who Surprises
At that time, John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come,
Erin Cain
January 5, AD 2021
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The Third Servant
In the parable of the ten gold coins, Jesus calls us to be good stewards of the gifts we’ve been given, to grow and develop
Erin Cain
December 4, AD 2020
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Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred. I will not give vent to my blazing anger, I will not destroy Ephraim again; For I
Erin Cain
June 19, AD 2020
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The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but
Erin Cain
April 2, AD 2020
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Slow and Steady
He said, “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed
Erin Cain
February 27, AD 2020
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Whom Will I Serve?
But he knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. And
Erin Cain
October 25, AD 2019
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