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A man sleeps on a sculpture titled "Homeless Jesus" in front of the offices of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Sept. 16. During his visit to the U.S., Pope Francis will highlight the work of the charities, which help more than 100,000 clients annually with services including food distribution, medical and dental care, and legal assistance. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

Homeless Jesus

December 12, 2014

This sculpture presents Our Lord in the distressing disguise of the poor.

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Saints on a wall

Patron Saints for Modern Challenges

November 1, 2011
Patron Saints can help us navigate these choppy secular waters.
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Veterans talk | Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Confession Heals a Vet

August 14, 2009
The Vietnam War broke him. The Sacrament of Reconciliation healed him.
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Man walking at night | Photo by Warren on Unsplash

My Mentally Ill Son Teaches Me God’s Love

January 13, 2008
Supporting and loving my mentally ill son has been both a challenge and a blessing.
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At Kolbe House, an arrested criminal is seen in this illustration photo. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation March 24, 2021, making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. (CNS photo/Victor Pena, Reuters)

Kolbe House: The Saving Grace of Prison Inmates

June 26, 2007
This parish-based agency in Chicago offers hope to those jailed in both body and spirit.
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Catholic traditions

Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Devotion to Saints

November 1, 2006
Something I find most gratifying about the saints is that they exhibit characteristics that we find in ourselves.
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House destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans | Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash

One Year After Hurricane Katrina

August 1, 2006
Touring the Ninth Ward in New Orleans last April was like walking through a bad dream.
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