Columnists
Too Anxious to Function
I’m a pretty anxious person – I have the prescription to prove it. I tend to look at the details of a situation and easily
Theresa Williams
May 12, AD 2015
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Columnists
Feminism did not Kill Chivalry
Before I begin, let me preface this by saying that it is an extremely rough sketch of a very complex topic. If there are any
Ryan Kraeger
May 11, AD 2015
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Columnists
Popular Piety
One of my favorite childhood memories is that of participating in the Flores de Mayo during the month of May. It is a popular local
Cristina Montes
May 6, AD 2015
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Columnists
10 Steps to Beat Pornography
Pornography is a big problem in modern society. Actually, no. Pornography is a huge problem in modern society. Did you know that 10-15% of all
Bernard Toutounji
May 2, AD 2015
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Columnists
On the Romance of Ritual
Rituals are a forgotten art—we have forgotten the art of practicing them, while at the same time losing sight of the fact that we practice
Nicene Guy
April 29, AD 2015
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Books
Book Review: The Curious Little Catholic Series
When I first heard of the new Curious Little Catholic series I jumped for joy. As the mother of a two year old and a
Theresa Williams
April 23, AD 2015
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Books
Give Fairy Tales a Chance
Fairy tales (especially princesses and Santa Claus) get a lot of crap. From comments such as, “princesses teach girls that the only way to attain
Theresa Williams
April 17, AD 2015
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Columnists
A Couch Is NOT a Promise
Not too long ago, my best friend moved in with her boyfriend. It’s a big deal: this is her third long-term, serious relationship, but the
Siobhan Benitez
April 16, AD 2015
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Art
Sharing the Treasures of Humanity with the Poor
Last Thursday, March 26, 2015, the Vatican organized an exclusive tour of the Vatican museums for 150 homeless people in Rome. During the tour, the
Cristina Montes
April 5, AD 2015
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Columnists
No One Should Have to Feel Lonely
No one should have to feel lonely. Maybe no one should also have to feel sad, hungry, or hurt, but I suppose this is our
Julie Machado
April 4, AD 2015
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Columnists
How well is Your Tongue Trained?
In today’s first reading, the prophet Isaiah says, “The Lord has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might now how to speak to the
Bob Waruszewski
April 1, AD 2015
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Columnists
Works of Mercy Part VIII–Bury the Dead and Pray for the Living and the Dead
This is part VIII of a series on works of mercy which I have written for Lent. You can read part I, part II, part III, part
Nicene Guy
March 31, AD 2015
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Columnists
The Works of Mercy Part VII–Ransom Captives and Admonish Sinners
This is part VII of a series on works of mercy which I have written for Lent. You can read part I, part II, part III, part
Nicene Guy
March 27, AD 2015
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Columnists
Sheep Among Wolves
“‘Thomas! Thomas!’ two snickering friars called, rousing their brother who was bent over his books. ‘Look out the window—there are pigs flying about in the sky!’ Thomas
Erin Cain
March 25, AD 2015
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Columnists
The Works of Mercy Part VI–Visit the Sick and Comfort the Afflicted
This is part VI of a series on works of mercy which I have written for Lent. You can read part I, part II, part III, part
Nicene Guy
March 24, AD 2015
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Books
Truth in Fiction
Teaching always involves a curve ball. This past fall I taught “Introduction to Moral Theology and Ethics” at The Catholic University of America. For the
Siobhan Benitez
March 19, AD 2015
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A Church for Sinners
We walked into the large sanctuary of a southeast beach parish and slipped into the back pew. The room was full of retired couples, perhaps
Shannon Lacy
March 18, AD 2015
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Columnists
The World Doesn’t Need Christian Movies
I remember when I first fell in love with movies. It was 1989, I was four years old and saw The Little Mermaid. While watching
Theresa Williams
March 17, AD 2015
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Mercy Part V–Harbor the Harborless and Forgive Offenses Willingly
This is part V of a series on works of mercy which I have written for Lent. You can read part I, part II, part III,
Nicene Guy
March 17, AD 2015
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Pull Your Weight
Life has brought a lot of changes for me over the last year. This time last year I was a Green Beret, deployed with my
Ryan Kraeger
March 16, AD 2015
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Works of Mercy Part IV–Clothe the Naked and Bear Wrongs Willingly
This is part IV of a series on works of mercy which I have written for Lent. You can read part I, part II, and part III
Nicene Guy
March 13, AD 2015
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