Life
Judging and Loving
It is a strange thing, but we as human beings are often eager critics. It is so easy to criticize, to catch the flaws and
Marissa Standage
October 17, AD 2016
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Columnists
Insulting the Saints
But whereunto shall I esteem this generation to be like? It is like to children sitting in the market place. Who crying to their companions
Jean Elizabeth Seah
October 13, AD 2016
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Art
Spiritual Truths in “The Girl on the Train”
I am not an avid fiction reader. If I’m lucky I make my way through one or two novels a year. More often than not
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
October 12, AD 2016
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Books
Book Review: Particles of Faith
Particles of Faith, by Stacy Trasancos, is a must-read for Catholics (and others of good faith) who are weary of the vitriol in the faith-science
Nicene Guy
October 11, AD 2016
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Career
Telos: For This I Was Made
I once read an article where the author questioned the social convention of introducing people by their name and occupation. She pointed out that it
Jean Elizabeth Seah
September 29, AD 2016
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Family
Parents Are An Image of God
The image of God that parents can portray is meant to make a mark in the hearts and memories of the children it serves. In
Thomas Clements
September 20, AD 2016
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Evie Help!
I am late writing this blog because I have been busy this week. I am almost always busy, but this week is busier than most
Ryan Kraeger
September 19, AD 2016
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Columnists
Embracing Every Season
Yet another summer has slipped away, remaining only a memory. Just like nature, the seasons of our lives changing is inevitable; it doesn’t always happen
Lianna Mueller
September 11, AD 2016
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Family
It’s all about Love
There are a great variety of vocations in life, but all require a deep, persistent love. Whether we look at our vocation in general terms
Marissa Standage
September 7, AD 2016
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Life
Two Mothers Teresa: The Art of Leaving
“We cannot make circumstances turn out in a specific, pre-determined resolution of our preference. We can, however, know that when these decisions greet us, we can cut every tie, every umbilical, every grasp, and offer ourselves to the equation, regardless of the pain.”
Nic Davidson
September 6, AD 2016
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Religion
My Calling: To Live Like the Samaritan
“A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.”
AnneMarie Miller
September 5, AD 2016
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Religion
Moses and the Parable of the Talents
Tomorrow in the Byzantine rite is the feast day of Moses, God-seer and prophet. The Gospel is Jesus parable about the talents. In this parable
Mary Proffit Kimmel
September 3, AD 2016
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Life
Treading Water and Making Decisions
Often, when I have faced points of transition in my life, I have felt a sense of weariness, waiting for clarity as to where to
Erin Cain
August 31, AD 2016
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Columnists
Spiritual Lessons with Elisabeth Leseur
I first encountered Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur about five years ago when I was towards the beginning stages of my spiritual dry spell. The
Liesl Bee
August 30, AD 2016
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Entertainment
Secular Songs That Can Bring Us Closer to God
I listen to a lot of music—from great Catholic artists like Matt Maher and Audrey Assad to classic rock to punk rock to alternative to
Theresa Williams
August 23, AD 2016
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Life
Do Not Be Afraid
How many times in the Bible does God or one of His messengers say, “Be Not Afraid!” Urban legend suggests that it is there 365
Ryan Kraeger
August 22, AD 2016
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Life
Reflections of Reality
It’s interesting how one thing makes you think of another, and before you know it you have a fantastic and seemingly-non-connected chain of thoughts. A
Kasia I.
August 21, AD 2016
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Life
The Good News About Suffering
We are surrounded by human suffering. Many people are hurting in today’s world. Some suffering is horrific and some minor, but every kind can be
Thomas Clements
August 18, AD 2016
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Life
Not Just for Nerds: Why We Should Read Encyclicals
When I was a high school student, my classmates and I often had to participate in large discussions called “Socratic Seminars.” In preparation for these
AnneMarie Miller
August 8, AD 2016
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Prayer
Learning Gratitude When Life is Tough
Are you in a situation where you are discontent with circumstances? Have you ever wished that things could just turn around? We could waste our lives
Lianna Mueller
August 7, AD 2016
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Life
The Sign of the Prophet Jonah
Happy Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. This feast brings to our attention the prophet Elijah, who was one of the two prophets to
Mary Proffit Kimmel
August 6, AD 2016
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