Inspiration

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When Your Prayers Feel Empty 

Many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God at times. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.  

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A New Perspective on Christian Parenting 

Contrary to traditional adult-child relationships, this mom presents a gentle parenting method rooted in child liberation theology, which calls for respecting and empowering children. 
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Mary: Mother and Mystic 

She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize. 
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Stacking Stones on the Margins

Catholic Extension Society seeks to erect more than 600 churches and schools in storm-torn Puerto Rico.
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Faith and Family: Feeding Your Body, Mind, and Spirit 

A few months ago, my husband, Mark, and I were visiting our daughter, her husband, and our granddaughter, Millie, for a long weekend.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Easter Sunday

As we celebrate Sunday, let us remember to move forward in the spirit of Padre Pio—caring for and serving others so that they may come to know Christ.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Holy Saturday

For years, followers of Padre Pio waited for the Church to recognize what they felt they already knew—he was a saint.
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