Family
Celebration of Life
My grandfather died in May. I have experienced the loss of several loved ones throughout my life; I should be able to accept death. The
Kat Larson
June 2, AD 2020
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Family
Not of This World
G.K. Chesterton once said, “When you choose anything, you reject everything else.” There are certain choices that are all-or-nothing. When John decides to marry Suzie,
Fr. Joseph Gill
May 26, AD 2020
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Dating
Witness to Love’s Virtual Date Night Series Aims At Marriage Renewal
Witness to Love’s ‘Be Light’ Virtual Date Night Success Inspires Movement For Small Group Marriage Renewal Witness to Love Expands Offering with New Marriage Enrichment
Carrie Kline
May 6, AD 2020
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Family
On Blackouts
Guest post by Gerard M. Nadal. Something strange and beautiful is happening in the Church amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A reawakening to intimacy is occurring.
Guest Writer
March 21, AD 2020
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Dating
Is it Okay to be Attracted?
Guest post by Margaret Graves. As the pain and thrill of attraction took hold in my head, my rationality lasted just long enough to ask,
Guest Writer
March 5, AD 2020
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Family
A Child’s Prayer
Spirituality comes naturally to most children. From a young age, they feel an instinctive connection to other living creatures. They have no trouble believing in
Thomas Tan
February 5, AD 2020
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Columnists
I Am Sorry, Mom
This weekend was a time of great significance. The Church celebrated the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (“Rejoice” Sunday), but it was personally significant
Kat Larson
December 19, AD 2019
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Columnists
The Present of Presence
Our Orthodox Jewish brothers and sisters are quite strict in keeping the Sabbath. They take God’s command to “not work on the Sabbath” quite literally.
Fr. Joseph Gill
December 9, AD 2019
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Columnists
Created for Communion
Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?” He said in
Erin Cain
September 6, AD 2019
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Columnists
Going the Extra Mile
“They gave not only as much as they could afford, but far more, and quite spontaneously.” — 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 Going the extra mile for
Nicholas Lye
July 17, AD 2019
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Columnists
The Father’s Blessing
God has been hard at work healing numerous deep wounds that had developed and festered within me since childhood. This current period of healing has
Kat Larson
July 5, AD 2019
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Relationships
Two to Polka: A Letter to My Brother
Someone taught our little Catholic college a traditional Austrian dance: the Sternpolka. The women would parade in a ring around the men with hands on
Rachael Johnson
June 27, AD 2019
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Columnists
A Friend
Last year, when I was living in New York and working at a truly horrible job, God graced me with several blessings in order to
Kat Larson
June 26, AD 2019
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Columnists
The Father Wound
It has become popular in some Christian circles to speak of one’s “father wound” — acknowledging that pretty much everyone was screwed up by their
Fr. Joseph Gill
June 10, AD 2019
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Columnists
Marriage: God First, Spouse Second, Children Third
Marriage is a hot-button topic these days. The definition of marriage is challenged all around us, and the nuclear family is attacked by the secularized
Birgit Jones
June 7, AD 2019
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Columnists
A Serving of Humble Pie
Never say never. That’s what they have always said. And how true it is – both in this world and regarding Eternal Life! If you’re
Birgit Jones
May 30, AD 2019
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Columnists
Hawkeye & Revenge
Thanos’ snap caused something in Hawkeye to snap as his family turned to dust. Hawkeye changed from a loving husband and father to a nihilistic
Noel Ethan Tan
May 16, AD 2019
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Columnists
Shout Your Motherhood
Another Mother’s Day is upon us and with it come innumerable emotions. At the forefront, of course, is the beauty and blessing of cooperating with
Birgit Jones
May 14, AD 2019
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Columnists
Thor & Mothers
Avengers: Endgame — spoiler alert. This man watched his own mother murdered, watched his own brother being choked to death, watched his best friend get
Noel Ethan Tan
May 12, AD 2019
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Columnists
Jesus’ Last Words
There is something inescapably sacred about a person’s last words. When a dying person speaks, their last words reveal the true intentions of their hearts:
Noel Ethan Tan
April 19, AD 2019
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Columnists
Rooted in Love
The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than he. And to love
Erin Cain
April 12, AD 2019
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