Prayer

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The Book of Psalms: Prayers for Everyday Living

The Book of Psalms, and all its wonderful intricacies, mirrors the landscape of the human heart: joy, lamentation, longing, and peace.

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Saint Teresa of Avila: Mystic and Multitasker

Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, was a woman of contemplation and action.
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James Foley

James Foley: Journalist, Man of Faith

James Foley was murdered by ISIS as he exposed to the world the suffering of the Syrian people. His loved ones look back on his life and legacy.
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Easter Sunday: Room for Everyone

There is a story of Saint Francis eating with his friars one Easter.
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Confession Heals a Vet

The Vietnam War broke him. The Sacrament of Reconciliation healed him.
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: The Rosary

Today there are 20 decades to the Rosary. I find each mystery celebrating an event in Jesus’ and Mary’s life a thing of beauty.
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Benediction and Adoration

Benediction and adoration can provide God’s nourishment for zealous but sometimes weary disciples.
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