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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2014, Pope Francis, with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI present, canonized Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square. An estimated 500,000 people attended the Canonization Mass, while approximately 300,000 others viewed the ceremony via large video screens erected throughout Rome. As a very recent pope, St. …
5/2/24
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By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, April 21, Pope Francis acknowledges the fact that every vocation — from marriage to consecrated life and priesthood — involves a call from God embracing our entire existence. Realizing that every path in life is a call from God is worth pondering. “Each year, …
5/2/24
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By Christina Capecchi
The latest admonition comes from a 60-year-old social psychologist whose book hit the No. 1 spot on the New York Times’ hardcover non-fiction bestseller list. Author Jonathan Haidt believes the mental well-being of children might be harmed by their use of smartphones. He makes the case in his book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great …
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5/2/24
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By Elizabeth Foss
This morning, in the very early morning light, I squinted at the flowers that lined the apron of the yard just before the sidewalk. I pass this house every day during my run at dawn, and every day recently, I’ve been cheered by masses of daffodils. On this day, though, I looked more closely. And …
5/2/24
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By Russell Shaw
By now it should be clear that when the church issues a document addressing several topics, one of which is sex, our major secular media will ignore the rest and concentrate on sex. The latest example is the coverage of the new Vatican document on human dignity as provided by the New York Times, the …
5/2/24
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By Lucia A. Silecchia
By now, the eclipse glasses have been put away. The photos of the April 8 nature show have all been posted to Facebook and Instagram to prove that it really happened. The stories from the day have, likewise, also been told — ranging from the “wow” from those in the path of totality to the …
5/2/24
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By Fr. Steven Oetjen
April 28 — Jn 15:1–8 It is common these days for people to identify as “spiritual but not religious.” The idea is that organized religion is not what is really important. If it is an “organized religion,” according to this view, then it is merely a man-made institution. What is really to be sought is …
4/27/24
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By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
4th Sunday of Easter B – Jn 10:11-18 The image of the Good Shepherd, given to us by our Risen Lord, has endured throughout the history of Christianity as a way of understanding Jesus’ tender compassion for his flock. There are three dimensions that I would like to tease out of this inspired image: intimate knowledge, …
4/20/24
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By Mary Beth Bonacci
A few years ago, I brought a friend to Mass with me. She grew up with no religious faith but had fond childhood memories of attending Catholic pancake breakfasts. The Mass itself was a new experience for her. After 30 minutes of standing, sitting, kneeling and reciting prayers, the Mass ended and we left. On …
4/18/24
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Christ commands us to love
Christ commands us to love Read More »