The Annoying "Yes" Lady at Mass
Due to many scheduling conflicts a few Sundays back, I went to Mass by myself without the wife and kids. Over the past month or
Edmund Mitchell
October 4, AD 2013
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Columnists
The Experience of Translating
Foreign languages, I realize, are not for everyone. Many can go throughout their whole lives content to read Scripture in their native language. I certainly
Matthew Heinrich
September 29, AD 2013
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Three Hearts Beating as One
I read somewhere that one reason soldiers screaming as they run into battle, or football fans cheering their team at the top of their lungs
Siobhan Benitez
September 9, AD 2013
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Five Commonalities Between Christianity and Islam
Among all kinds of cultural, political, and interfaith dialogues, the one between Christianity and Islam is arguably the most interesting. Many of my friends from
Anna Elissa
September 3, AD 2013
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What Do You Smell like?
You probably did not miss Pope Francis’ recommendation that bishops should smell like their sheep. What may have been missed is the universal call to
J.Q. Tomanek
August 29, AD 2013
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Don't Feed the Angels
An important thing to remember about angels is that they are terrifying. I am not sure when angels started to be domesticated, but nearly every
J.R. Baldwin
August 3, AD 2013
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Prayer
Let Go and Let God
Lately I”ve suffered from writer”s block. I have no inspiration for what I”m most passionate about and normally makes me feel better – putting words
Chelsea Houghton
July 20, AD 2013
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Prayer
Why I Struggle with the Catholic Church
After spending the last few years diving into the depths of Catholicism and immersing myself in things like daily Mass, the Rosary, and other typical
Amanda Sloan
July 15, AD 2013
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Columnists
The Sanctuary
Eastern Christians often refer to the area behind the iconostasis as the “Holy Place.” We Latins prefer to call it the Sanctuary. Our separated brethren
Sean Connolly
July 14, AD 2013
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Columnists
Christians, Be Wildflowers Not Wallflowers!
In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “learn from the way the wildflowers grow” (6:28). They do not “work and spin,” they just sway in
Theresa Noble
July 6, AD 2013
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Columnists
Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart
I was on facebook today on a fifteen minute break from the wonderful world of taking calls. I love going on facebook for the simple
Audrey Cabrera Amort
July 5, AD 2013
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Columnists
Abnegation
Abnegation. To be honest until recently I had no idea what that word meant. And probably not surprisingly since it is an idea that isn’t common
Chelsea Houghton
June 21, AD 2013
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Prayer
Reverence
Reverence (noun): a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration. Reverence has always been a topic of discussion for me and a
Kaitlin Davis
June 17, AD 2013
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Columnists
The Power of Tears
Over the past few months, I have witnessed the tears of many people. Some have been tears of joy for an answered prayer. Others have
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
June 16, AD 2013
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Books
The Magi and Modern Times
Once upon a time, angels directed shepherds to the Christ Child’s manger; how much harder it seems to find God in our midst today. Have
Emi Parker
December 29, AD 2012
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Columnists
Fr. Mitch Pacwa Epic Debates
I want to make sure all you great Catholics out there are aware of what is, in my opinion, a few of the best Catholic
Edmund Mitchell
December 28, AD 2012
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Warthog Face Singing…..Why I SIng Out Loud and Don’t Worry About It
I love to sing…… Love. It. I’m not really all that great at it. In fact, I’m pretty bad. It’s a fact I’m pretty comfortable
Rebecca Frech
December 27, AD 2012
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Prayer
Preparing for Our Spouse
Catholic singles, especially the ladies, have many things they do to prepare for the day they say “I do” and begin their married lives.
Abigail C. Reimel
December 13, AD 2012
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Columnists
Some Things We Can Do to Re-Christianize Christmas
That Christmas has become more and more secularized is obvious. But we are not helpless against the tide. There are things we can do to
Cristina Montes
December 5, AD 2012
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Mary
The Greatness of the Lord
“And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior” – Luke 1:46-47 Given that this coming
Amanda Sloan
December 3, AD 2012
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Shakespeare’s Nativity Scene
The works of William Shakespeare abound with the truths of the Catholic faith. Especially in his later plays (often called the “romances”), Shakespeare focuses his
Emi Parker
December 1, AD 2012
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