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Giving Gifts Back
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany! For most of the world...
Why is New Year's Day a holy day of obligation?
But January 1 is not a holy day of obligation because of the civil new year...
What does the term 'protomartyr' mean?
"Protomartyr" is a Greek term that is usually translated as "the first martyr."
A little soap for the nation’s potty mouth
At a rather tender age, I must have sassed my mom. I don’t...
Do Catholics give things up for Advent?
However, your dad also isn't being "weird" for deciding to...
What are appropriate prayer intentions when praying for the souls of the dead?
As you probably already know, we as Catholics believe that a soul...
Vying for Leo
Six months into his papacy, as Pope Leo's activities have increased...
Joy in simplifying
A few years ago, Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant...
Why does the Church still have indulgences?
For some background, indulgences are a special favor granted...
Fr. Koch: The Church stands as a witness to the testimony of faith
Some will say that the Church is not about buildings but about people ...
How many vocations are there?
The word "vocation" comes from the Latin word "vocare," ...
The Beauty of These Holy Days: From Halloween to All Saints and All Souls
This Sunday we celebrate All Souls’ Day, and I feel that...
What do we mean when we talk about reducing specific amounts of time in purgatory?
God is always ready and willing to forgive whatever sins we ...
What does the Church say about brain death and the ethics of organ donation?
When it comes to end of life directives, Catholics would do well...
Piercing the Clouds
Reading scripture is not easy.
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