We’re All God’s Children
On April 15, two bombs went off at the Boston Marathon killing three people and injuring 264. This latest in terrorist attacks struck fear into
Bethanie Ryan
May 20, AD 2013
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On Fear, Man’s Purpose, and Bombs
With all the tension in the media lately, my thoughts turned to Ven. Fulton J. Sheen’s words on bombs. Granted, in his works he is
Emily C. Hurt
April 24, AD 2013
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Looking at Pope Francis via Pius V
Pope Francis, on the first full day of his papacy, prayed at the tomb of Pope St. Pius V. I do not think that was
Matthew Olson
April 21, AD 2013
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Columnists
The Heroes and the Hated, No Us and Them
Sitting here at 2:00 am, watching live footage of the scene in Boston, my mind is a rapid-fire collage of tragedy and bravery. Scenes of
Nic Davidson
April 19, AD 2013
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On Women Marrying Young
Did any of you catch the recent “Princeton mom” flap? Princeton alumna Susan Patton, in an open letter to women attending Princeton, advised that they should find a husband in college–otherwise they’d
Brianna Heldt
April 17, AD 2013
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The Heroic Minute: The Making of Heroic Moments
Charles Ignatius Meyers: Master of the heroic minute. This might ring true for a lot of kids, but when I wake my ten month old
Lauren Meyers
April 15, AD 2013
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A Journey Begins: Baptism
The Easter season always gives me a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. Not only is the Catholic celebration of Jesus’ resurrection a central component of
Guest Writer
April 14, AD 2013
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Pope Francis, an Enigma for Catholic Intellectuals
I’m married to Pope Francis. I came to this realization the other day when my wife and I were musing through a Catholic book store
TJ Burdick
April 13, AD 2013
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Are you just a mother?
We’ve all heard the new modern meme*: You’re just a mom? or You are just a mom! or Are you just a mom? or Oh, you are just
Brent Stubbs
April 11, AD 2013
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The Homosexual Conspiracy
One thing that Hollywood is good at is broadcasting falsehood in bits and pieces over a long period of time like a drip being administered
Godwin Delali Adadzie
April 11, AD 2013
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An Examination of Conscience: Archbishop Vigneron, Communion, and Canon 916
Archbishop Vigneron Earlier this week, it was reported that Archbishop Allen Vigneron made comments about supporters of “Gay-marriage” and their reception of Communion. The story
Joseph Koss
April 10, AD 2013
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Love Is a Battlefield
Aside from the good stuff like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a lot of questionable things came out of the 80s. Perms, spandex, Rick Astley…if there’s a kernel of
Stephanie Calis
April 8, AD 2013
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How is your Prayer Life?
“Accustom yourself to pray this way and, God grant, soon you will nurture true prayer in yourself. Then there will be no need for rules.
Chelsea Houghton
April 8, AD 2013
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The Fourth Party in the Room
“First Kiss” by Amy Haderer Like any woman pregnant for the first time, I was full of hope and daydreams. I knew exactly how I
Bethanie Ryan
April 7, AD 2013
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Never Despair in God’s Mercy
A few years back while I was on retreat, I received an emergency phone call. A teenage girl who volunteered with us had committed suicide
Sr. Lisa Marie
April 6, AD 2013
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Columnists
Loaves, Fishes and God and his Works
Early in my “Catholic Career” (I became a Catholic in my late teens) I was given a book by my spiritual director that changed my
Chelsea Houghton
March 31, AD 2013
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Why I Love Incense
I love incense. In fact, I love it a lot, and I think it should be used in far more parishes far more frequently. The
Matthew Olson
March 24, AD 2013
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Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
HABEMUS PAPAM! God Bless Pope Francis! “So passes the glory of the world.” I was watching EWTN’s coverage of the sfumata and the announcement that we once
Emily C. Hurt
March 13, AD 2013
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An Open Letter to Penn Jillette From an Appreciative Young Catholic
Dear Mr. Jillette, Before ever reading The Royal Road to Card Magic or learning how to do a pass, I was introduced to magic by yourself and
Nic Davidson
March 11, AD 2013
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“I Will Not Leave You Orphans”
When I first heard that Pope Benedict XVI was resigning, I was in shock. My instant reaction was: “That’s impossible!” I knew Popes had
Emily C. Hurt
February 27, AD 2013
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Three Myths About Single Life in the Church and Some Reflections for Dispelling Them
Guest post by Lynn Hale. Single men and women who living out faithful lives in the Church are often met with tension with regards to
Guest Writer
February 15, AD 2013
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