Columnists
The White Rosary
Your appearance disturbs me, you should not be, (fourteen years old and 5 foot 2) so light; barely into triple digit weight. You should not
Ryan Kraeger
July 7, AD 2014
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Columnists
Ask and it will be Given to you: Vocations in the Entitlement Society
Vocations in the Entitlement Society In the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you.” That works
Matthew Higgins
July 4, AD 2014
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Columnists
On Church Closings and The Loss of Beauty
At a friend’s recent wedding, I sat in the pews of an old Gothic Church marveling that the art in every corner of the building
Megan Twomey
July 3, AD 2014
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Columnists
Choosing Peace
In the midst of all of this we are called to something greater. We read in Philippians 4: 6-7, “Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Peace? What is that? We say. It feels like a meaningless word, and not something we can actually apply to our lives.
Rachel Zamarron
June 29, AD 2014
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Columnists
On Polished Wedding Rings
I always thought that wedding rings should be simple, like tiny little handcuffs that you would use to happily shackle yourself to another person for
Lauren Meyers
June 28, AD 2014
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Columnists
Why Chaste People Should Get Uncomfortable
Ten years ago, I crossed a modest stage in a well-lit gymnatorium at a private, Protestant school. I was one of 14 high school seniors
Arleen Spenceley
June 28, AD 2014
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Columnists
Do You Know Your Shepherd?
Devout Catholics seek to learn more about God through various avenues, such as prayers, songs, spiritual reading, discussions, talks etc. Yet sometimes we forget that
Bob Waruszewski
June 25, AD 2014
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Health & Fitness
Look Really Cute and Eat All You Want
Here are some of my tips for eating as much as you want and never worrying about weight… it’s all just added cuteness. Make sure
Julie Machado
June 25, AD 2014
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Books
Book Review: Gene Wolfe’s The Wizard Knight
An entertaining book might be enjoyed on the first reading, but discarded after the second. A good book, on the other hand, gets better after
Nicene Guy
June 24, AD 2014
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Social Teaching
Dear Robert Tracinski: sola pecunia
I read your article confessing the sin of idolatry by way of mammon. I might recommend confessing your sin in the box where absolution can
J.Q. Tomanek
June 24, AD 2014
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Columnists
Hell: Vacancy or No Vacancy?
“I am and always will be the optimist, the hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams.”—The Eleventh Doctor The above passage is
Matthew Tyson
June 23, AD 2014
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New Media
Whatever Isn't Love
I was crying again. Sitting in the semi-darkness, the only light coming from the muted TV. Rocking her, always rocking her. My little 3rd child,
Sarah Babbs
June 23, AD 2014
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Columnists
Taking the Gospel to the streets of Facebook
I could be very mistaken, but I suspect that the majority of readers here and at other Catholic blogs are somewhat in the choir. If
J.Q. Tomanek
June 23, AD 2014
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Sacraments
The Priest’s Sacrifice and Yours
“You received Holy Communion this morning and that is well, but you must do more, make a general confession and offer your communion for the
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
June 22, AD 2014
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Columnists
So Much Time and So Little to Do
“We have so much time, and so little to do… Stop, strike that, reverse it.” – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I have a
Chelsea Houghton
June 20, AD 2014
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Prayer
The One Thing You Need to Know About Fulton Sheen’s Cause
It’s not over. Earlier this week the Sheen Foundation shared a press release stating that “the seven-member theological commission who advise the Congregation of the
Bonnie Engstrom
June 19, AD 2014
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Columnists
Dealing with the Dark Side of History
The Dark Ages, The Crusades, the Inquisition, Galileo, the mistrial of St. Joan of Arc, sales of indulgences during the Renaissance, Catholics massacring Protestants, the
Cristina Montes
June 19, AD 2014
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Books
My Dream Has Come True
If 10 years ago you were to have told me I would be a Christian, I would not have believed you. If five years ago
Shaun McAfee
June 18, AD 2014
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Columnists
Why Fulton Sheen? Why Now?
Today is a very exciting day for all those who love Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen. The Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation’s press release says: The seven-member
Emily C. Hurt
June 17, AD 2014
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Books
Book Review: Partners in Holiness by Melaine Ryther
Goodreads | Amazon Partners in Holiness is a poignant book telling us little-known stories about saints and how their angels guided them. It is a
Mariella Hunt
June 17, AD 2014
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