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A Deeper Look at Freedom

Independence Day is a time for patriotism and picnics, to be sure. A different way to think about this national holiday is to consider what our freedom actually opens up for us. Is there a part of you that is ...
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Remembering the Faithful Departed

As Catholics we believe the veil between this world and the next is as nothing in the mind of God. We pray for our dead, as we believe the saints pray for us.
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St. Carlo Acutis: Pray for Us!

In his short 15 years, Carlo Acutis lived boldly and loved loudly. Our first Millennial saint can teach us how to follow God with humble steps.
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Learning to Love Like God

All relationships take work, and our life with God is no different. It might be hard to admit, but just like in our human relationships, we can struggle with frustration, anger, and anxiety with God.
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From Apathy to Empathy

The way of Jesus challenges us to embrace the pain and joy of the world and respond courageously and lovingly as God’s healing companions to those who suffer.
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Growing in Appreciation

Some experiences can only be appreciated afterwards, not during. Then, we thought there was nothing to appreciate. But now we can see how that experience was exactly what we needed.
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Seeking Help in Times of Need

The poem “Footprints in the Sand” conveys a message that during our troubled times or when we’re feeling overwhelmed, God is there to carry us. It is a poem that may resonate with a lot of people, especially these days
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