Life
Missing Christ
While visiting another parish for mass a few weeks ago, the priest spoke on this Sunday gospel: Hence, he went into his own country; and
Megan Twomey
July 23, AD 2015
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Columnists
The Relevance of Worship
This coming Sunday is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, and it was with a quote from the Secret Prayer of this Mass that the Fathers
Sean Connolly
July 21, AD 2015
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Life
Spiritual Direction: For Saints and Sinners
Can you recall any saints that ascended to holiness all on their own? It’s hard to think of saints as solo travelers. We usually think
Lianna Mueller
July 18, AD 2015
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Life
The Necessary Virtue of Hope
During any phase of transition, the importance of the theological virtues of faith and love are always emphasized. One is counseled to have faith that
Abigail C. Reimel
July 16, AD 2015
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Life
On Sloth and Wonder
Every Christian shares in the universal call to partake in the Beatific Vision. His baptism gives him this vocation. The Gospel calls all men to
Mary Proffit Kimmel
July 11, AD 2015
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Columnists
That’s So Cute! Jacob’s monument
The first reading for today is one of my favorite “God-as-a-parent” moments in the Bible. It is the story of Jacob’s dream: “Jacob departed from
Ryan Kraeger
July 6, AD 2015
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Prayer
3 Simple Prayers for When Praying is Hard
Every Christian has at least one time in their faith journey when they feel spiritually dry. For some, this time in the spiritual desert lasts
Liesl Bee
June 30, AD 2015
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Art
The World As Icon
One Christmas Eve I had the flu. While my family went to Lessons and Carols, I wrote a poem about the pain Mary endured to
Mary Proffit Kimmel
June 20, AD 2015
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Columnists
To See and Love as Him
I can’t stop talking about my daughter. Well, I could, but I have absolutely no desire to. I want to take a zillion more pictures
Amanda Sloan
June 15, AD 2015
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Health & Fitness
The Sugar Sacrifice: Who Will Win?
A while back, the associate pastor at our church announced that he would be taking three months off to go to Mexico. Now, before you
Heather Anderson Renshaw
June 9, AD 2015
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Life
Toddler Spirituality
As a mom of a two year old girl, I’ve become aware of the struggles of “normal” toddler behavior. One of the more frustrating aspects
Nicole Cox
May 23, AD 2015
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Spirituality
The Dawn of Sainthood
I thought this morning that holiness comes like a sunrise. The Holy Spirit hovers over the waters, filling the earth with goodness and light. A
Mary Proffit Kimmel
May 22, 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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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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Life
What is the World?
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For
Jordan Haddad
April 18, AD 2015
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Life
Spiritual Deep Cleaning
I am not a natural deep cleaner. Extensive projects that involve organizing minutiae, inordinate scrubbing, and rubber gloves are just not my thing. Now I’m
Megan Twomey
April 9, 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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Spirituality
Stay a While With Christ and Him Crucified
Hey, where are you going? It’s not Easter, yet. “Stay a while. Do not hurry by the cross on your way to Easter joy, for
Chelsea Zimmerman
April 4, AD 2015
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Art
Writing Within the Word?
Ever since childhood I was always taught to treat the Bible with a certain amount of respect. This included never setting it on the bare
Abigail C. Reimel
April 3, AD 2015
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Spirituality
Growing in Holiness: God Alone Suffices
Today is the 500th birthday of Saint Teresa of Avila, one of the greatest mystics and spiritual writers of the Church. When I think about
Leia Go
March 28, 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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