
St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
Stephen Copeland
June 13, 2025
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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Five Ways to Say, ‘I Love You’
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 14, 2018
The message of Valentine’s Day so often gets lost amid all the material aspects of the day.
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Jesus and the Women of the Gospels
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
February 6, 2018
One of the most striking aspects of the gospel accounts is the role of Jesus’ life and his ministry. Of course, we are aware of the unique role of Mary, Jesus’ mother, in giving birth to the savior of the ...
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A Symphony of Priestly Prayer
Ronald Rolheiser, OMI
January 30, 2018
Theologians make an important distinction between what they call “devotional” and “liturgical” prayer.
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Let There Be Light: A Christmas Prayer
Diane M. Houdek
December 23, 2017
In turning on the light of the Christmas tree, we wish for the light of Christ to be in us.
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Santa Claus: A Figure of Generosity
Diane M. Houdek
December 19, 2017
Pope Francis reminds us that God’s attitude toward us is far more one of mercy than of judgment.
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The True Spirit of Christmas
Thomas Moore
December 11, 2017
The celebration of Christmas can be meaningless and maddening, especially if you don’t have access to its deep layers of history and symbolism. You may feel frantic looking for gifts, rather than understanding that gift-giving is a way of being ...
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