January 29, 2021
Quotes from Thomas Merton
John Moses
January 29, 2021
Thomas Merton continues to speak with a voice that is insightful, compelling, and prophetic.
Healing for the Family
Patricia Breen McNeil
January 29, 2021
Family life is not always picture perfect like a pretty Hallmark card. Sometimes it is wracked with heartache, pain, addiction, abandonment, or loss.
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The Student Becomes the Teacher
Shannon K. Evans
January 29, 2021
St. Francis and his unique flavor of Christian spirituality has left an indelible mark on the way I live out my faith in everyday life.
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Share Your Reasons to Remain Catholic
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 29, 2021
Local parishes encourage us to bring nonpracticing Catholics “back into the fold.” I can’t get my adult kids to come regularly because they consider Mass an ancient practice with little or no relevance today. I know many other parents who ...
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What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Poor in Spirit’?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 29, 2021
In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In Luke 6:20b, he says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Is he talking about ...
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Dear Reader: Let Us Pray
Christopher Heffron
January 29, 2021
When asked once how important prayer is in our daily lives, Pope Francis' message was short but emphatic: "How powerful it is! May we never lose the courage to say, 'Lord, give us your peace.' "
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