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Prayer box taps into spiritual hunger
Prayer box taps into spiritual hungerThe box went up on a Monday evening in August, a plain white box nestled inside a little wooden tent, mounted atop a fence and beneath the outermost reach of a maple.
Advent is a time for awakening to the divine mystery of Christmas
It’s amazing how fast things can be done, today.
The lessons hidden in meaningless trivia
From the youngest age I can recall, I've always had a knack for remembering useless bits of trivia.
At Christmas, respond to God's gifts with love, not guilt
Last month, I went on a weeklong silent retreat to address a nagging concern. I felt heavy guilt for how I could be enjoying my life when there are profound deprivations and unspeakable suffering.
The End of the World
People are forever predicting the end of the world. In Christian circles this is generally connected with speculation around the promise Jesus made at his ascension, namely, that he would be coming back, and soon, to bring history to its culmination and establish God’s eternal kingdom.
Celebrating Christ at Christmas
As we rejoice in the Lord's birth this Christmas, it is important to remember that faith in the incarnation of Jesus Christ is an essential part of the Catholic Church's teachings:
Let's hear it again for national service
"Any definition of a successful life must include service to others," said President George H.W. Bush many times before, during and after his presidential years (1989-1993).
A new perspective at Christmas
For a brief moment when we're born, we're the youngest person on the planet. Then, we grow older.
Changing and changeless in 2017
For one year, long ago, my four siblings and I were all in grade school at the same time.
Live long and read!
If the winter days seem dingy and drab, I have a suggestion to perk things up: Read a book!
Do Catholics stand with Standing Rock?
When my friend Mike Poulin went with two Sisters of Mercy to pray with a group at the Standing Rock Sioux Camp (officially, the Oceti Sakowin Camp) near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, he didn't know what to expect.
Reach your 2017 resolutions
By now, you have probably seen the heartwarming Polish Christmas ad that has been watched more than 12 million times.
Mary, the Mother of God
Christmas cards abound with the picture of Mary holding the Christ child. It is one of the most endearing images seen repeatedly during the Christmas season.
A resolution about resolutions
If the Christmas decorations are not put away, it's just a matter of time. After Mass is over, presents unwrapped and holiday feasts devoured, the Christmas season becomes a distant memory, mere hours after its occurrence.
A new year
By the grace of God, Catholics can obtain a "fresh start" in the Christian life every time we freely participate in the sacrament of reconciliation. As we flip the calendar to a new year, we have a different kind of opportunity before us -- one that challenges us to look …
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