December 2, 2025

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The Sultan and St. Francis

What does it mean to age with grace, to let go without losing hope, and to face life’s deepest losses with open hands? What does it mean to move toward spiritual maturity as life unfolds, and how can a spirituality of letting go help take us there? In this conversation, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser joins Off the Page to explore themes from his powerful new book, “Insane for the Light…”

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US bishops award over $7 million in grants to home missions

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Dec. 1 that 69 mission dioceses and Eastern Catholic eparchies had been awarded a collective total of more than $7.8 million in grants.
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Advent with the Saints: Adolph Kolping

The “Kolping Society,” as it is popularly known, seeks to emphasize the dignity of human work and support family life.
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Embrace this Season of Waiting

Reflect Advent is a season of waiting. The Lord is developing and preparing us through the waiting. Let’s thank Jesus for the season of joy and light ahead, and let’s thank the Lord for the miracles to come. Let’s wrap ...
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