Life
Depression, Despair, and Hope
Not only is suicide a sin, it is the sin. It is the ultimate and absolute evil, the refusal to take an interest in existence;
Nicene Guy
August 19, AD 2014
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Spirituality
Ecclesial Movements of Great Faith
In today’s Gospel (Matthew 15:21-28), Jesus said to the Canaanite woman, “O woman, great is your faith!” There are many people in our Church, community,
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
August 17, AD 2014
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Columnists
The Pope is Coming to My Country!
By now, most Filipinos already know the good news that Pope Francis will visit the Philippines from January 11-15, 2015. Here are my thoughts about
Cristina Montes
August 13, AD 2014
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Martyrdom in Mosul
When I heard of the atrocities happening in Mosul this past week, I couldn’t believe it. I still can’t. This is happening in our world
Molly
August 13, AD 2014
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Columnists
ISIS, Robin Williams, and “Those Who Mourn”
The descriptions are many, the adjectives are abundant. Travesty. Horrific. Incomprehensible. Senseless. You can’t scroll down one page on Facebook without seeing a shared link
Nic Davidson
August 12, AD 2014
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Columnists
Submission Does Not Mean Losing Your Voice
Wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord. -Ephesians 5:22 I used to think that being submissive or subordinate meant that you
Amanda Sloan
August 11, AD 2014
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Life
Why I Ride the Metro Backward
Every day I spend about an hour on the Metro train going to school, and another hour coming home. I leave during rush hour in
Siobhan Benitez
August 10, AD 2014
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Religion
7 Reasons Christianity is the Most Persecuted Religion in the World
Last night, I asked my family what percentage of religious persecution in the world they thought was directed at Christians. They guessed about 30%. After all,
Laura McAlister
August 10, AD 2014
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Columnists
"You Complete Me" and Other Lies We Tell
For the first 7 years of our marriage, I tried my darndest to be the best husband on the planet. “Get over yourself, Nic” was
Nic Davidson
August 8, AD 2014
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Columnists
Called to Be Saints, Called Home: Lessons on Sainthood from the Parenting Trenches Part 2
(This post is part of a series. Read Part 1 here.) Until I put it into the context of the child and parent relationship, I never understood
Megan Twomey
August 7, AD 2014
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Columnists
9 Mistakes for Making a Good Confession
Not choosing to do an examination of conscience. There are plenty of good sources to help examine the conscience. I like the one provided in
J.Q. Tomanek
August 6, AD 2014
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Life
Redemptive Suffering
The fear of suffering, pain, and death may seem like unconquerable mysteries. My time here at CPE [Clinical Pastoral Education] has helped me to understand,
Matthew Heinrich
August 5, AD 2014
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Columnists
Pope Francis’ Dream for the Church: What Would Happen!
So apparently I am not the only one who loves Pope Francis! Of course it is one thing to like someone and another thing to
Family Missions Company
August 4, AD 2014
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Prayer
God Only Helps Whom?
Have you ever heard the story of the man who prayed that God would save him in a flood? He stood on top of his
Abigail C. Reimel
August 4, AD 2014
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Mary
Hail Mary: The Catholic Gateway Drug
Once upon a time I was a teenage Catholic who wanted to go to heaven when I died, someday. I figured I would get the
Ryan Kraeger
August 4, AD 2014
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Books
Dear Homeschooling Parents, Public and Private School Teachers
I have a gift for you. In my decades of teaching experience, I have been introduced to a myriad of delivery strategies, management techniques, intervention
TJ Burdick
August 2, AD 2014
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Columnists
Embracing the Joy of the Gospel Again
Exhaustion, stress, feeling overwhelmed… These feelings can become a part of our lives, pushing all of the joy to the back burner. Life’s beautiful moments
Rachel Zamarron
August 2, AD 2014
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Columnists
Five Tips for Parishes from Pope Francis
Everything Pope Francis says is always so heartfelt, so quotable, so real. Reading through all of the speeches, homilies and messages that he gives is a
Theresa Noble
August 2, AD 2014
41 Comments
Family
Spiritual Attacks on the Expectant Mother (and How to Combat Them)
Whether a woman is expecting her first child, or her fifteenth, pregnancy is filled with many emotions. There is joy and excitement mixed with anticipation
Olivia Spears
July 31, AD 2014
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Columnists
Children of God: Lessons on Sainthood from the Parenting Trenches, Part 1
The other night at bedtime, I vowed not to read any stories to anyone who did not clean up their toys. When they saw that
Megan Twomey
July 31, AD 2014
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Books
Embracing Edith Stein: A Review
Anne Costa’s book, Embracing Edith Stein, was my traveling companion on my recent trip to Missouri. I wish I had spent more than a few hours
Bethanie Ryan
July 27, AD 2014
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