Religion
Keep the Faith
Guest post by Fr. Scott W. Brossart, SOLT The movie Silence by Martin Scorsese lifts up two Jesuits who deny their faith in public before
Guest Writer
June 24, AD 2020
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Feasts
Eternal Life
The old man, stooped under the weight of years, was led into the arena. Thousands of spectators were there, and the Proconsul said to him,
Fr. Joseph Gill
June 23, AD 2020
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Columnists
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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Religion
Signs
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the holocaust and wood, and licked up the water in the trench. When all the people
Noel Ethan Tan
June 18, AD 2020
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Prayer
Imagination or Intellect: Teresa’s Reminder for Our Times
In her journal of divine wisdom, St. Teresa of Ávila instructs her sisters to “not blame the soul for what a weak imagination, human nature
Harry Scherer
June 17, AD 2020
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Sacraments
Holy Communion
A saintly priest had a devout parishioner who developed a habit of leaving the Church before the end of Mass. One day, while the parishioner
Fr. Gerald Musa
June 16, AD 2020
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Sacraments
Eucharistic Hunger
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is the day that we celebrate the very gift that brings us together every Sunday: the Lord’s Body and Blood
Fr. Joseph Gill
June 15, AD 2020
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Entertainment
Life Lessons from 3D Puzzles
During this time in lockdown, I have finally delved into my collection of 3D jigsaw puzzles, and pondered a few life lessons while having fun.
Jean Elizabeth Seah
June 12, AD 2020
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Columnists
Holy Disturbance
On Corpus Christi last year, the homily focused on how humans have this never-ending desire for satisfaction. If I only look to worldly goods to
Kat Larson
June 11, AD 2020
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Apologetics
Symbols: Trampled Flags & Smashed Statues
This is a GREAT opportunity to teach about the Catholic use of statues. How many Protestants are getting upset about people trampling on the flag?
Steve Kellmeyer
June 10, AD 2020
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Life
Gollum… The New Judas Iscariot
In every story, fable, or even everyday life, there is always a villain to twist things… or a betrayer. J. R. R. Tolkien presents an
Fanny Jean Jones
June 5, AD 2020
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Life
When My Best Isn’t Enough
Okay, I must confess: I like to be self-sufficient. It’s nice when you know what to do, have a schedule in hand, know what’s happening,
Marissa Standage
June 3, AD 2020
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Life
Loving the Lord in the Midst of Distractions
Okay, take a deep breath, it’s time for quiet prayer with the Lord. After the appointment this morning, I still haven’t finished with that project,
Marissa Standage
May 28, AD 2020
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Religion
Silence
After eight long weeks, I was finally able to re-enter a church for Sunday Mass. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic that has plagued our
Kat Larson
May 27, 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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Prayer
Personal and Communal Prayer
We relate to God through prayers, and these prayers can be personal or communal. A typical example of personal prayer is found in the Gospel
Fr. Gerald Musa
May 25, AD 2020
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Prayer
Stop Praying Like You Mean It
Guest post by Dr. Matthew Tan. As a teen, I remember regularly watching the TV series Judging Amy (1999-2005). I also vividly remember one episode
Guest Writer
May 21, AD 2020
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Apologetics
Galadriel’s three locks of hair and the relics of the saints
by Quirino Sugon Jr. of St. Holbytla’s Monastery. Galadriel asked Gimli what gift he would like to have. Gimli said none. But Galadriel insisted. So
Guest Writer
May 20, AD 2020
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Prayer
Praying Deeper
It is officially May, and I have been in a state of isolation for over a month due to the pandemic. In the past week,
Kat Larson
May 19, AD 2020
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Religion
Are We In “The End”?
Are we in the “end times”? That is a question that has been asked in every age. But we believe, as Christians, that human history
Fr. Joseph Gill
May 18, AD 2020
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Career
Work of Faith
This past week focused my attention on several new realities it’s difficult for me to admit. When my company first temporarily shut down, the concept
Kat Larson
May 13, AD 2020
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