July 24, 2017

A Franciscan in Syria

He’s pastor of St. Francis Parish in war-besieged Aleppo. Here is an excerpt from his gripping daily journal.

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Bridging the Generation Gap

Pope Francis encourages us to build bonds between young and old.
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Artwork of Jesus surrounded by people

The Martha and Mary Balance

We are called to serve God and neighbor. Scripture guides us to accomplish both.
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Which Party Reflects Catholic Teaching?

Although I was raised Catholic and attend Sunday Mass regularly, in recent years I am finding the Church's position, or perhaps its silence, on many political issues disturbing. I understand pro-life concerns, but I don't understand why the only pro-life ...
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Purgatory Seems Unnecessary

As Catholics, we believe that faith and works are needed to get to heaven. If Jesus died for our sins, why is purgatory needed? Didn't he already repair what was needed? Catholics don't regard faith and works as though they ...
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Where Are Bold Catholic Leaders?

Pope Francis is the best thing that has happened to the Catholic Church since St. John XXIII. I know there are lots of dedicated priests, religious, and laypeople working on the front lines with refugees, the poor, the elderly, single ...
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Reel Time

Wonder Woman Diana (Gal Gadot), a princess and demigod of the Amazon race of women, was created by Zeus from clay to protect humanity. The women live on an island hidden from the rest of time and creation. Diana's mother, ...
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