Life
Parish Closures
The sad news that some 55 parishes in and around New York are going to be shuttered (or “merged” with other parishes) has been public
Nicene Guy
November 11, AD 2014
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The Only Thing Needing Reform is Our Hearts
Today is Reformation Day, the day that in 1517 Fr. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of Wittenburg Castle Church in Germany,
Ryan Eggenberger
October 31, AD 2014
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Bioethics
To Live and To Love
By now you’ve probably heard of Brittany Maynard. She is a young woman who will be preemptively ending her life on November 1 through physician-assisted
Theresa Williams
October 28, AD 2014
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Columnists
Considerations About the Synod
In light of the many articles and comments arising from the recent Synod on the Family, I would like to offer some thoughts on the
Matthew Heinrich
October 26, AD 2014
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Life
Catholic Canines
It’s a very long story, but suffice it to say, my husband and I are planning to bring home a dog at the end of
Emma King
October 22, AD 2014
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Columnists
Slow Down and Think
By the time this post will actually be present on the good old internet, the Synod on the Family currently taking place in Rome will
Jason Theobald
October 21, AD 2014
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Art
Catholic Musician Eliot Morris
I first came across the artistry of Eliot Morris when I attended a talk by Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic. In between Matthew’s intriguing prose,
TJ Burdick
October 18, AD 2014
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Religion
Hawking and the Heavens
Chesterton once observed that men generally have two attitudes towards dogma: some consciously recognize their reliance upon it, and others attempt to deny that reliance.
Nicene Guy
October 14, AD 2014
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Family
It Isn’t Mine
There is a tendency in ministry to talk about what we do as “ours” or “mine”. I’ve fallen into that trap more times than I
Amanda Sloan
October 6, AD 2014
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Spirituality
The Absurdity of Divine Love
“God was made man…If I could love a leper’s sores, couldn’t I love the boringness of Henry? But I’d turn from the leper if he
Jason Theobald
September 23, AD 2014
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Columnists
It’s OK to be Bored
There is a growing nemesis in the world today: Boredom. I’m bored, accompanied by a pathetic sigh, is something every parent, teacher, minister, or anyone,
Lauren Meyers
September 21, AD 2014
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Columnists
Faith and Mystery
“The things which we Christians embrace by divine faith, and which are not to be received except by divine faith, are humanly incredible. They are
Nicene Guy
September 16, AD 2014
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Columnists
On Bodies, Relics, and Canonization
Or: “Why We Need to Stop Fighting over Venerable Sheen’s Body” What would Venerable Sheen say about the public debate over the progression of his
Emily C. Hurt
September 10, AD 2014
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Columnists
Pope Francis’ Missionary Impulse: a Transformation I Didn’t Want
By Sarah Summers Granger “I dream of a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything.” – Pope Francis Ten years ago, I didn’t want a transformative
Family Missions Company
September 3, AD 2014
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Mary
Reconsider the Chapel Veil
Over the summer my dear friend and roommate put together a gorgeous video about why many Catholic women are returning to the old custom of
Abigail C. Reimel
September 1, AD 2014
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Family
The Expectant Couples Guide to Praying the Joyful Mysteries
As my wife and I await the arrival of our second child, our first daughter, we have been filled with many similar emotions and feelings
Matthew Higgins
August 29, AD 2014
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Columnists
The Ephesians 5 Wife: Subject or Spoiled?
The Bible mentions subjugation of wives and everyone gets upset, but Christian Grey does it and nobody bats an eye! Tell me how this makes
Lauren Meyers
August 24, AD 2014
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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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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
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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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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