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The valuable spiritual exercises of keeping and pondering

What does it mean to take stock of our lives? The process, which also means taking stock of time...

Despite vaccines, beating COVID-19 has shown to be tougher than expected

The year ended pretty much the same way it started, with the United States wondering...

Gift of Presence

“The Magic of Christmas is not in the presents but in His presence.”

Gift of Sharing: Selah shares her artistic gift to express faith, help others

Gina Selah loves art for two main reasons.

Gift of Sharing: Sharing with others is a great Christmas gift

There’s a lot to do when getting ready for Christmas.

Gifts, rooted in God’s love, are most precious of all

Among the most recognizable and beloved Christmas Carols is “The Little Drummer Boy” ...

Faith at Home: Christmas and the gift of prayer

One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the gift of prayer.

Gift of Community

When COVID-19 shut down the world in 2020, the staggering isolation suffered by so many prompted  ...

Communication second nature for Mary Liz Ivins, Synod co-chair

As an educator for 43 years in the Diocese of Trenton...

Deacon Brannigan sees Synod meetings being inspired by ‘amazing grace’

Deacon Patrick Brannigan, of St. James Parish, Pennington, and former executive...

Rosary Gardens offer chance to pray, reflect outdoors

Rosary prayer gardens can offer the faithful the opportunity to walk through winding pathways ...

Month of the Rosary offers treasury of graces at diocesan parishes

This October, parishes around the Trenton Diocese will provide countless faithful with the time and place ...

Faith at Home: The Rosary for Families

During the height of the pandemic earlier in the year, I was trying to figure out a way to connect...

The Glorious Mysteries

I find it challenging to reflect on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. Sure, it’s awesome to think about the crowning events ...

The Luminous Mysteries

I have (unofficially) given the Luminous Mysteries my own private nickname: the Learning Mysteries.


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