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Fr. Gary Caster

Fr. Gary Caster was ordained in 1992 and is a priest of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. He has worked as a high school chaplain, religion teacher, and director of campus ministries at Bradley University, Eureka College, Illinois State University, and Illinois Wesleyan University. He is the author of Joseph: The Man Who Raised Jesus and The Way of Simple Love: Inspiring Words from Therese of Lisieux.

Embracing the Human Condition

Fr. Gary Caster May 27, 2019

Jesus was familiar with the human condition. Nazareth did not protect him from the state of fallen humanity. Rather it afforded him concrete observations of that condition, the condition he came to redeem. Although Joseph would not witness the cross of his son, he participated in it by the sacrifice of his life, the toil of his daily work. He undertook this work in order to properly care for Mary and Jesus. In this Joseph experienced in his life a glimmer of the resurrection.

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Fr. Gary Caster on Mother Teresa

Fr. Gary Caster January 4, 2019

Fr. Gary Caster will be the first to admit that his life has been touched by countless moments of grace. One memory in particular stands out. He was charged with assisting Mother Teresa and her sisters with getting a building ready for those suffering from HIV and AIDS in Washington DC. And this encounter changed his life forever.

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Walking with Christ

Fr. Gary Caster December 26, 2018

Some months before I was ordained, my bishop told me he planned to send me to teach at one of our Catholic high schools. The idea terrified me. I was not popular the first time around and imagined my new experience would be much the same. My bishopÑever patient with meÑtold me to trust his decision, be myself, and share with the students my relationship with Christ.

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The Saints Are Our Friends

Fr. Gary Caster November 16, 2018

Who doesn’t love the saints? Who among us hasn’t reached out to them in times of trouble? Fr. Gary Caster has long-admired the saints. In fact, his favorite is Thérèse of Lisieux. But Fr. Caster warns us not to look at them as switchboard operators conveying our messages to Christ. They are our friends—companions on our faith journeys.

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Tips for Improving Your Prayer Life

Fr. Gary Caster November 2, 2018

As Christians, we go into prayer with the best of intentions, but we often get distracted or impatient. We complicate what should be a simple moment of grace with God. Fr. Gary Caster has been there, too, and he offers some important tips for slowing down and allowing God to find us.

Enjoy this video from Fr. Caster!

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The Best Place to Pray

Fr. Gary Caster June 18, 2018

When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. (Matthew 6:6)

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